Vietnam Today
WHO commends Vietnam for increasing tobacco and alcohol tax
WHO Representative in Vietnam congratulated the Vietnamese Government on adopting increased and new taxes on these unhealthy products.
Vietnam Today
Some 28 Decrees on decentralization and delegation of authority announced
These decrees shall take effect from July 1, 2025 when the two-tier local administrations officially come into operation.
Society
Former deputy labor minister charged in bribery scheme involving labor export companies
The charges are linked to an ongoing case involving Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply Joint Stock Company (Hoang Long Company).
Hanoi targets cutting 1.6-1.8% of energy consumption by 2025
Capital issues action plan to implement national energy efficiency program.
HCMC accelerates transition to green vehicles and reduces pollution
As part of the 2020-2030 pollution reduction program, the city aims to cut air pollutant emissions in the transportation sector by 90% by 2030.
Industry and Trade minister agrees on three electricity supply scenarios for 2025
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien emphasized the importance of preventing any imbalance between electricity supply and demand under any circumstances.
Vietnam’s CRI Index on way to being improved
A recently-released index on inequality found Vietnam to be improving in some respects but slipping in others.
HCMC approves increased investment for major canal project
It is the longest canal renovation project, stretching through 7 districts of the city.
Vietnam needs financial and insurance strategies to mitigate disaster impacts
Natural disasters cause annual losses to Vietnam of up to 1-1.5% of GDP.