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NA adopts amended Law on Special Consumption Tax
The amended law expands the scope of taxable items to protect the environment and promote healthier consumption habits.
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New HCM City envisioned to be smart, green international megacity: Party leader
Ho Chi Minh City will be merged with neighboring Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces from July 1.
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PM orders uninterrupted public services amid transition to two-tier local government model
In his dispatch issued on June 17, PM Pham Minh Chinh asked telecommunications service suppliers to ensure 24/7 service stability by June 25 to guarantee seamless public services from July 1.
NA sets 2025 GDP growth at 6.5-7%
The National Assembly has adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for next year.
Vietnam strives for a GDP growth rate of over 7% for 2024
Addressing the National Assembly’s ongoing session on November 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted economic issues, including GDP growth, public investment, power supply, innovation, and human resources training.
Nuclear power project submitted to Politburo for consideration
The Government estimates that power consumption will reach 1,200 billion kWh by 2045.
President meets with Chilean business executives
During a meeting with visiting State President Luong Cuong in Santiago de Chile on November 11, Chilean businesses expressed keen interest in collaborating with Vietnam in mining, banking, finance, information technology, and others.
National Biodervsity Conservation Plan for 2021-2030 approved
The plan targets to increase, restore and preserve natural ecosystem.
PM approves increased funding for dilapidated housing eradication
The new support levels are over $2,360 per newly built house and $1,184 per renovated one.