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NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh addresses the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) - Parliaments should review and complete their national legal framework to create optimal conditions for the building and implementation of economic transition policies towards green, circular economy to match the sustainable development goals and international commitments on climate change, environmental protection and biodiversity preservation, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh has stated. Dinh made the statement at the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress held in St. Petersburg in Russia, with the theme "Ecology: A Right, Not a Privilege," which drew nearly 1,500 delegates from 52 countries and territories. Lauding the theme of the congress, the Vietnamese representative said that Vietnam always puts the people at the centre and considers the people as the most important motivation and highest target … [Read more...] about Parliaments should play stronger role in protecting environment for sustainable development: NA Vice Chairman

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 affirmed that the Czech Republic is a very important partner of Vietnam in Central-Eastern Europe, during his reception for Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Bartosek in Hanoi on May 23. Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: NA Chairman

Statistics by ministries, agencies and localities showed that some 53.88 trillion VND (2.29 billion USD) of state capital and funding was saved last year, according to the report. As of the end of 2022, Vietnam’s public debt was estimated at 3.6 quadrillion VND, equivalent to 38% of the national gross domestic product (GDP), down from the 43.1% recorded in the previous year. Last year, 8.62 trillion VND was earmarked from the state budget to carry out the national target program on sustainable poverty reduction for the 2021-2025 period, the report said. The committee pointed out that wastefulness is still seen at different levels, particularly in budget management, public investment, public procurement, as well as land and public asset management. N.A. Vice Chairman Trang Quang Phuong suggested evaluating wastefulness in the implementation of the socio-economic recovery and development program, and the three national target programs, covering new-style rural area building, … [Read more...] about N.A. Standing Committee looks into Government’s thrift practice report

National Assembly (N.A.) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the outcomes of the talks between Bartosek and N.A. Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, which took place earlier the same day, and stressed that the Czech legislator’s Vietnam visit contributes to boosting cooperation between the two countries in general and their legislative bodies in particular. Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central-Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, he said, noting that the bilateral political and diplomatic ties have been developing fruitfully, and agencies of the two governments and legislatures have maintained all-level delegation exchanges. N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue used the occasion to thank the Czech Republic and other traditional friends for their support for Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation, as well as the present cause of national construction and development, highlighting that thousands of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Czech Republic – a very important partner of Vietnam: N.A. Chairman

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The support of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in capital, consultation, and technology transfer serving environmental protection projects in Ho Chi Minh City has actively contributed to the southern economic hub's realisation of net-zero goal by 2050 and future sustainable development, affirmed a municipal official. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong made the statement on May 15 while receiving Tsuno Motonori, General Secretary of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association (JVFA) in Japan’s Kansai region, who is on a working visit to the city. The official expressed his belief that his guest will make further contributions to HCM City’s development via effective projects as a consultant for many JICA projects in Vietnam and foster the city's economic cooperation and cultural exchanges with Kansai and Japan as JVFA official. In a group photo, from right: Vice Chairman … [Read more...] about HCM City values Japan’s support for local sustainable growth

An overview of the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress . (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – A National Assembly (NA) delegation led by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh attended the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg in Russia, at the invitation of the First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russia (upper house) Andrey Yatskin. At a meeting on May 25 with Yatskin, who is also head of the Russian Federation Council’s group for cooperation with the NA of Vietnam, Dinh affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and remembers the priceless support that the former Soviet Union and now Russia has given to Vietnam. Dinh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, pointed to a number of problems in the economic-trade partnership between the two countries, and asked Russia to support the upgrade and adjust … [Read more...] about NA delegation attends Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc on May 24 received First Deputy Minister of Culture of Belarus Valery Gromada . During the meeting, the Vice Chairman expressed his pleasure with the fine all-round development of the relations between the two countries after 31 years of diplomatic relations, especially in the field of science and technology. In 2008, Ho Chi Minh City and Belarus's Minsk city signed a friendship cooperation agreement. After 15 years, the two localities have exchanged many delegations and strengthened cooperation in many fields, contributing to enhancing understanding, solidarity and friendship between the two peoples. Welcoming the signing of a development cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture of Belarus for 2023-2025, Duc said Ho Chi Minh City wishes to join and contribute to the implementation … [Read more...] about HCM City leader hosts Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Culture

A raft of top brands were represented at last week’s investment conference At last week’s conference “Strong Investment Partnerships for a Thriving Vietnam” hosted by VIR, representatives of many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) discussed their concerns and gave recommendations for Vietnam to foster new investment inflows amid global complicated developments. Choi Joo Ho, CEO of Samsung Vietnam, said that Vietnam’s competitiveness to allure foreign investment is threatened because of different factors. “The global minimum tax regime is a prime example of the most significant external environmental changes,” he said. “If Vietnam also applies these policies, it could eliminate the instability in the business activities of affected FIEs. Samsung expects the Vietnamese government to continue creating a predictable business environment that is in line with global standards and the recent change in investment climate.” Similarly, Trang Le, head of Research and Consulting at … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes on pressures of foreign capital attraction

Associations propose the VAT reduction to 8 per cent be extended until next year. — Photo baotintuc.vn The National Assembly's Finance and Budget Committee agreed with the Government's proposal on reducing further value-added tax (VAT) to continue supporting production and business sectors and people. Legislators on May 24 listened to the Ministry of Finance's proposal and the NA’s Finance-Budget Committee's verification report on the further application of the 2 per cent reduction in the value added tax (VAT) under a resolution dated January 11, 2022, as part of the ongoing fifth session of the 15th National Assembly. Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc noted that last year, the Government submitted Resolution 43/2022/QH15 on fiscal and monetary policies in support of the socio-economic recovery and development programme for approval. The resolution prescribed the VAT reduction for most items from 10 per cent to 8 per cent, he continued, noting that the document helped businesses … [Read more...] about NA’s Finance and Budget Committee supports slashing VAT

The suggested solutions, if implemented, would greatly help to achieve this objective. A workshop brings together the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) to seek practical solutions to streamline the work permit process. Delegates attend the dialogue workshop. Photos: EuroCham The event, held on May 26 in Ho Chi Minh City, brought together policymakers and business community members to provide input on the revision of Decree 152, which governs foreign work permits and significantly impacts the day-to-day operations of international companies operating in Vietnam. Gabor Flui, Chairman of EuroCham, said that the increasingly cumbersome issuance of work permits for foreign workers unintentionally hinders foreign direct investment, impedes the transfer of valuable skills and knowledge, undermines competitiveness, and stifles innovation, all of which have far-reaching effects on the … [Read more...] about EuroCham, MoLISA seek to simplify foreign work permit issuance