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NA discussing development of cities and provinces
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NA discussing development of cities and provinces

The National Assembly (NA) is discussing a draft Resolution on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of cities and provinces around the country. Northern Hai Phong city and north-central Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces are allowed to decide on changes in the land-use purpose of rice-growing land under 500 ha. Nghe An and central Thua Thien-Hue province are allowed to borrow funding of up to 40 per cent of their budget revenue, and Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa up to 60 per cent.
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Law on Insurance Business submitted to NA

A draft Law on Insurance Business submitted to the National Assembly (NA) on October 22 features amendments and supplements and new regulations, such as expanding the target customers of foreign investors and dividing types of insurance.
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Quang Ninh ready to welcome tourists

Northern Quang Ninh province aims to welcome 2 million tourists in the fourth quarter of this year. More than 50 programs and events have been launched to stimulate tourism demand, with revenue of about VND1.3-1.4 trillion ($57.4-62.5 million) expected. Some resorts and cruises on Ha Long Bay have gradually welcomed guests once again. Visitors are required to have been fully vaccinated and must make a medical declaration.
Vietnam to contribute $5 mln to ASEAN medical supplies reserve

Vietnam to contribute $5 mln to ASEAN medical supplies reserve

At the upcoming ASEAN Summit, Vietnam and ASEAN countries are expected to ratify the ASEAN Travel Corridor Arrangement Framework and discuss the possibility of forming agreements to facilitate essential movement in the region and the mutual recognition of electronic Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Vietnam will also contribute $5 million to the ASEAN medical supplies reserve.
Resolution on tax support for businesses and individuals issued

Resolution on tax support for businesses and individuals issued

On behalf of the National Assembly Standing Committee, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has signed a Resolution on supporting businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic. From October 19, those affected will be exempted from or able to access reductions on a number of taxes, including corporate income tax, personal income tax, and value-added tax.
MoF to promote application of information technology

MoF to promote application of information technology

Under the Ministry of Finance (MoF)’s public administration reform plan for the 2021-2025 period, it will strengthen the application of information technology and also work to improve the level of customer satisfaction over the handling of administrative procedures to at least 90 per cent.
HCMC keen to learn from Shanghai

HCMC keen to learn from Shanghai

With a desire to learn from successful financial centers in the world, Ho Chi Minh City plans to study the Shanghai international financial center with Chinese experts. The two cities have cooperated closely since 1994.
100,000 vaccine doses from Hungarian Government arrive

100,000 vaccine doses from Hungarian Government arrive

At a ceremony on October 19 receiving a batch of 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine and 100,000 rapid test kits from Hungary, H.E Öry Csaba, Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam, met with leaders from the Ministry of Health about cooperation in the research and development of vaccines and biologicals as well as the possibility of second phase clinical trials with the COVIVAC vaccine researched and developed by IVAC.
Draft Decree coming for Law on Environmental Protection

Draft Decree coming for Law on Environmental Protection

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is preparing a draft Decree detailing a number of articles in the Law on Environmental Protection, to identify general policies with a long-term vision in line with the country’s integration and development towards the goal of sustainable environmental protection.

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