Migration on economic development

Visitors take a boat tour at Gao Giong eco-tourism site in Cao Lanh district, Dong Thap province. (Photo: dulich.dongthap.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - In recent years, many provinces and cities throughout the country have bolstered the development of rural tourism in a bid to promote their natural landscapes, people, traditional crafts and products to visitors. Rural tourism is considered as the key to facilitating economic development and fostering the building of new-style rural areas. Locals and authorities join hands to develop tourism In 2016, agricultural tourism in Dong Thap began to thrive, making the Mekong Delta province an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Currently, Sa Dec city, and Thap Muoi and Cao Lanh districts in Dong Thap province have taken advantage of their natural conditions, such as rivers, rice fields, lotus fields, and mango gardens, to build new tourism products. Tu Mach's mango garden in Cao Lanh district welcomes hundreds of … [Read more...] about Localities work to foster sustainable development of rural tourism

Panasonic Life Solutions Vietnam in Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park, Binh Duong province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam will adjust investment policies to adapt to the global minimum tax rate and remain an attractive destination for investment. The move comes amid concerns that this measure might undermine the competitive advantage of developing countries in attracting foreign investment through offering tax incentives. The global minimum tax was Pillar Two of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development ( OECD )’s base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) framework. To date, the solution drew the participation of over 140 countries and jurisdictions, including Vietnam, which aimed to reform international taxation rules and ensure that multinational enterprises pay a fair share of tax wherever they operate through the establishment of a global minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15% for those with annual revenue of 750 million euros, starting from … [Read more...] about Vietnam to develop policies to adapt to global minimum tax

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh attended the 29th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat in Central Java province of Indonesia on March 22. At the event, Vietnam expressed support for Indonesia's priority economic cooperation initiatives during the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2023, affirming that Vietnam will continue to work closely with other ASEAN member countries to implement the common goals of the ASEAN Economic Community. The Vietnamese side also emphasised the need for ASEAN countries to strengthen intra-bloc economic integration through prioritising negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in order to ensure that the agreement can respond to the new regional and global situation. ASEAN economic ministers approved seven priority economic cooperation initiatives of Indonesia, focusing on three main orientations including reconstructing regional … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 29th ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat

Vietnam considers the US as one of its most important partners and welcomes the US to support a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam. Vietnam aims to enhance the Comprehensive Partnership with the US, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes that generate employment opportunities and growth for both nations. Overview of the meeting. Photos: Nhat Bac “Such an effort would contribute to supporting global and regional stability, cooperation, and development while promoting peace and harmony.” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) today [March 22]. At the meeting, Chinh welcomed a delegation of over 50 large US enterprises to visit and work in Vietnam, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership (2013-2023). The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the US Government and businesses for their support in providing vaccines and … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues to push for stronger ties with US: PM

The Vietnamese government is willing to assist, share experience with, and support its neighbor Cambodia in hosting important events this year within its capability, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a meeting on Tuesday with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn. Cambodian Deputy PM Sokhonn was in Vietnam for an official visit between Monday and Wednesday and to co-chair the 20th Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Commission on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation held on Tuesday. Cambodia will this year host its seventh National Assembly election, the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), the ASEAN Para Games, and the 12th summit of the Cambodia - Laos - Vietnam Development Triangle Area. PM Chinh expected the two sides to effectively implement high-level agreements and joint statements. In 2022, their bilateral trade reached over US$10 billion, up some 11 percent year on … [Read more...] about Vietnam willing to support Cambodia: Vietnamese PM

Illustrative photo. Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on March 22 sent a congratulatory message to the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on the occasion of its 68th founding anniversary (March 22, 1955 - 2023). The message wrote that “During the past 68 years, especially after 36 years of renewal, under the wise leadership of the LPRP, the Lao people have upheld the tradition of revolutionary heroism and overcome all difficulties and challenges to gain great achievements of historical significance in all fields, improving the prestige and position of the LPRP and Laos in the international arena. These achievements are the common joy of the two parties, states and peoples". The Party, State, and people of Vietnam always strongly and comprehensively support Laos’ renovation process and firmly believe that by inheriting the tradition of previous generations and promoting the obtained achievements, under the … [Read more...] about Congratulations extended to Lao party on 68th founding anniversary

Taxies wait to pick up passengers at Tan Son Nhat Airport. The use of electric vehicles would lesson reliance on fluctuating global fuel prices and supply sources. — VNA/VNS Photo Hong Dat The Hanoi Taxi Association is urging for the pilot implementation of battery-powered cabs to reduce environmental impact and stay abreast of global trends. The association's Deputy President, Ho Quoc Phi, noted that electric cars are widely regarded as the future of the automobile industry, offering advantages such as easy refuelling, reduced maintenance, increased safety, no need to change oil or coolant, and less engine noise. Several taxi companies in the capital have conducted surveys, tests, and preliminary evaluations on using electric vehicles in their operations to keep pace with the global transportation industry and capitalise on opportunities. The use of electric vehicles would be an advantage in fluctuating fuel prices because of heavy dependence on the global situation and … [Read more...] about Association calls for pilot implementation of battery-powered taxis

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and relaxation, with a visa-free policy for international visitors, allowing foreigners to stay up to 30 days without a visa, rich nature and stunning architecture. Favorable visa policy Phu Quoc is currently the destination in Vietnam that enjoys the most favorable visa policy. According to current legal regulations, from July 1, 2020, foreign passport holders traveling to Phu Quoc Island will be entitled to a visa-free stay period of no more than 30 days. Foreigners entering Vietnam through any international border gate of Vietnam and then moving to Phu Quoc Island are exempted from visa requirements following this regulation. Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful and dreamlike beaches. Phu Quoc is entitled to this visa policy because it is the only island that meets four conditions for visa exemption for foreigners under Vietnamese law. It has an international airport, is an independent space, has … [Read more...] about Visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Phu Quoc is 30 days

The videoconferencing is connected to all centrally-run cities and provinces nationwide. It draws leaders of ministries, ministry-level agencies, Government-run and relevant central agencies, representatives from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, Party Central Committee’s commissions, National Assembly committees and socio-political organizations, as well as leaders of localities and youngsters across the nation. According to Minister of Home Affair Pham Thi Thanh Tra, the dialogue shows the Party and State’s great attention and responsibility to the youth. It aims to give a chance for youngsters to speak out their proposals and aspirations, enabling the Government to roll out solutions to settle difficulties facing them, ensuring the rights and interests of the youth in the building and implementation of policies and laws relating to the youth. During the dialogue, participants will focus on the realization of the Party’s orientations and policies and State's … [Read more...] about Prime Minister chairs dialogue with youngsters nationwide

The two countries officially established diplomatic ties on March 22, 1973, just two months after the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam was signed. Vietnam will long remember the wholehearted assistance from the Belgian government and people for its post-war reconstruction and recovery efforts. Over the past five decades, bilateral partnerships have flourished in various spheres, particularly politics - diplomacy, trade, agriculture, education - training, science and technology, and development cooperation at the federal, regional, and community levels. Belgium always attaches importance to relations with Vietnam and has established itself as an international partner substantially contributing to the Southeast Asian country’s successes via development cooperation programs. The two sides have also actively coordinated with each other at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEAN - E.U. frameworks. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Belgium traditional friendship receives renewed support