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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).
Efforts to address the Typhoon Yagi aftermath
Widespread measures have been taken to urgently deal with the consequences of Typhoon Yagi and the subsequent floods and landslides.
Five lessons from response to typhoon Yagi to be drawn
At a hybrid conference on September 28, PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the swift and coordinated response to the typhoon.
ADB approves $2 mln grant to support Vietnam’s typhoon Yagi aftermath recovery
The new grant from ADB will support wider government efforts to deliver immediate humanitarian relief
Australian education delegation visits Vietnam
The delegation aims to explore potential partnerships in education and training that focus on the transition to net - zero and advancing green economy priorities in Vietnam.
Vietnam, US solidify cybersecurity cooperation
The focus will be on preventing and combating terrorism, terrorist financing, money laundering, financial and banking-related crimes, and fraud
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha appointed as Deputy Head of National Steering Committee on climate change
The National Steering Committee is in charge of assisting the Government chief in directing and coordinating interdisciplinary work on Vietnam's commitments to net-zero emissions made at COP26.