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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.
PM sets up committee on science, technology, innovation development
The committee chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnam, US discuss deeper trade ties, market access
Vietnam-US bilateral trade turnover reached nearly $150 billion in 2024.
PM asks for support from global partners for Vietnam's AI, semiconductor development
At a policy forum on March 14, PM Pham Minh Chinh laid stress on Vietnam’s commitment to rapid and sustainable growth driven by science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Southern Binh Duong province approves pre-feasibility study for its first Metro line
The investment capital for the projected metro line is estimated at around $2.6 billion.
Hanoi to cut unnecessary business conditions by 30%
The move aimed at boosting economic growth.
First meeting of Steering committee for re-organizing administrative units held
Under a proposal from the Government, about one-third of the responsibilities currently handled by district-level administrations will be transferred to provincial authorities, while decentralizing the remaining two-thirds to the commune-level administrations.