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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.
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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.
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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 launches new public administration service center
HPASC handles administrative procedures across administrative boundaries, reducing the number of one-stop shops.
2G network switched off by the end of October 15
The network no longer works from October 16 under a decision from the Ministry of Information and Communications.
South Korea contributes $1 million to Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery efforts
The Korean government has been working closely together with the Vietnamese government and international organizations to ensure this emergency fund will be effectively used, according to South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam.
9 Vietnamese universities named in THE World University Rankings
The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings assessed 2,092 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Top Vietnamese leader emphasizes fight against wastefulness
In an article published by almost all local media on October 13, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam highlights the fight against wastefulness.
Japan provides $2 million in urgent support for Vietnam’s critical relief from Typhoon Yagi
The aid will help address the urgent needs of children and families affected by the most destructive typhoon that hit Vietnam in 70 years.