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  Johan Langerock, Oxfam Tax Policies expert, suggests Việt Nam should eliminate tax incentives to build a fairer market. — VNS Photo Minh Hương. HÀ NỘI — Tax incentives had led to a decrease in State revenue in Việt Nam over recent years, said Nguyễn Đức Thành, director of the Việt Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), at a conference yesterday in Hà Nội. The conference, themed "Towards a fair tax system", pointed out that although Việt Nam had posted impressive economic growth recently with a ten -year high GDP of 7.1 per cent last year and possible higher growth this year, Việt Nam’s extraordinary economic track record had not been accompanied by a similar pathway in tax revenues. Though tax incentive policies had contributed to the country’s economic growth, boosting investment, the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam should cut tax incentives for long term development

  Việt Nam team seen in a training to prepare for the match with the UAE in the World Cup 2022 qualifier in the Asian zone’s second qualification round today. — Photo baoquocte.vn HÀ NỘI — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be desperate to beat Việt Nam and keep their World Cup qualifications hopes on track tonight, according to Việt Nam’s head coach Park Hang-seo. At present, the UAE are third in Group G of the World Cup 2022 Asian zone’s second qualification round with six points, behind Thailand and Việt Nam, who both have seven. With only the eight group winners and four best runners-up progressing to the final round of qualification, the match at Hà Nội's Mỹ Đình Stadium is a must-win for the away side. South Korean coach Park told a press conference in Hà Nội yesterday that their loss to Thailand had put the UAE in a weak … [Read more...] about UAE set to throw kitchen sink at Viet Nam

Fresh: Black jelly mixed with other ingredients help to cool down heat in summer months. — Photos monngoncaobang.com Viet Nam News Hồ Hoàng Sweet soup, soya bean curd or mixed jelly are popular snacks for Vietnamese people, especially in the hot days of summer. They all have things in common – they’re delicious, fresh and many of them contain one tasty ingredient: black grass jelly. The grass jelly is an indispensable ingredient for a delicious cup of sweet soup or soya bean curd of all flavours. It can also stand independently as the main part of a tasty snack such as ‘grass jelly with caramel’ or ‘grass jelly with lotus seeds and coconut milk’. Jelly comes in plenty of flavours. From the natural flavour of lemon jelly to the fresh gracilaria jelly, from the strong flavour of coffee to the sweetness of coconut jelly. But grass jelly is one of a kind, not only because of its unique flavour, but also because of the land … [Read more...] about Cao Bằng Grass Jelly: A summertime treat

Cái Răng Floating Market in Cần Thơ City, an attractive destination for travellers to the Mekong Delta in Việt Nam. — VNS File PhotoViet Nam News MEKONG DELTA — UK newspaper The Telegraph has listed the floating markets in the Mekong Delta among the 10 best places to take photographs in Southeast Asia. Early in the morning, when the market is at its busiest, is the best time to visit and take pictures, it said. Boats of all shapes and sizes converge on the markets, selling a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and fresh seafood or functioning as floating food stalls, selling popular snacks and beverages. The Telegraph particularly mentions Cái Răng Market in Cần Thơ city, the biggest of its kind. Foreign visitors can reach the market by taking a bus to the delta from HCM city, with a regular bus ticket costing around US$6. — VNS    … [Read more...] about VN’s floating markets among Southeast Asia’s most photogenic: UK newspaper

Americas News Trump threat of more China tariffs could hit consumer goods before Christmas The Saigon Times Daily Thursday,  Nov 14, 2019,12:14 (GMT+7) Trump threat of more China tariffs could hit consumer goods before ChristmasThe Saigon Times Daily People watch the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 28, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to jack up U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods if the world’s two largest economies fail to reach a trade deal could raise the price of cellphones, laptops, and toys less than two weeks before Christmas. Trump on Tuesday said a trade deal with China was “close,” but offered no details and warned that he would raise tariffs “substantially” on Chinese goods without a deal. Stocks fell on Wednesday in Asia and Europe and … [Read more...] about Trump threat of more China tariffs could hit consumer goods before Christmas