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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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Resolution on constitutional amendments adopted
Under the newly amended constitution, there will be no district-level administrative units in Vietnam.
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Vietnam-US third round of reciprocal trade negotiations yeilds positive results
Differences across all areas under discussion are narrowed down.
Nationwide business survey scheduled to start from April 1
The survey aimed at collecting basic information to serve management and policy making and socio-economic development forecast.
New preferential import tax rates take effect from March 31
Notable adjustments include a reduction in the preferential import tax rate for automobiles under HS codes 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57, from 64% to 50%.
Solutions to stalled projects
About 1,500 projects across the country are currently facing difficulties, spanning about 20 different issue groups.
North-South expressway expected to complete by year-end
The Government will priorities capital allocation for projects set to be completed this year.
PM instructs to develop robust railway industry
At the first meeting of the steering committee for key national railway projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh called for formation of major corporations, including private ones, to drive railway industry development.
Visa can be applied at Vietnam's international border gates
The application regulated by the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam