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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.
Covid-19 insurance for Vietnamese workers in South Korea proposed

Covid-19 insurance for Vietnamese workers in South Korea proposed

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed that the government allow insurance companies to pilot the offering of Covid-19 insurance packages for Vietnamese working in South Korea under the EPS (Employment Permit System) for foreign workers in the country.
Vietnam to promote energy cooperation with Russia

Vietnam to promote energy cooperation with Russia

In a recorded speech at the 4th Russian Energy Week taking place in Moscow from October 13-15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam will continue to improve institutions, policies, and laws to support the development of its energy sector. The country will also encourage the promotion of public-private cooperation mechanisms and continue to create favorable conditions for Russian enterprises to invest and do business in the sector.
PM: Time is right for new thinking on economic operations and management

PM: Time is right for new thinking on economic operations and management

At an October 13 seminar on economic recovery and adaptation amid Covid-19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that now is the right time to renew mindsets, operations, and socio-economic management to jointly manage change. He directed localities to develop appropriate plans for safe, flexible adaptation and effective control over the pandemic.
Vietnam & Japan boost environmental cooperation

Vietnam & Japan boost environmental cooperation

A memorandum of cooperation on low-carbon growth in the 2021-2030 period was signed between Vietnam and Japan on October 14, aimed at promoting investment in and the development of technologies, products, systems, services, and low-carbon infrastructure in Vietnam, with financial and technological support from the Japanese Government.
2 mln more Pfizer doses from US arrive

2 mln more Pfizer doses from US arrive

Nearly 2 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have arrived in Vietnam from the US through the COVAX facility. The US has also committed grants totaling $26.7 million to help Vietnam cope with the pandemic.
Vietnam to soon take initiative in vaccine sourcing

Vietnam to soon take initiative in vaccine sourcing

A meeting on October 13 between Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, who is also Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, and leaders from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Technology reached agreement that by the end of this year, Vietnam will be able to basically take the initiative in sourcing vaccines, therapeutic medicines, and biological products to bring the country into the new normal.

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