Why temporary tax cuts

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thi Thang highly valued the tax sector's efforts in 2020. In 2021, the Central and the city People’s Council assigned the city to collect VND364,893 billion; therefore, the Department of Tax should focus on adopting different solutions to complete its assigned mission. Moreover, the tax department must enhance digital transformation to contribute to construction of a smart city and building of urban administration. … [Read more...] about Tax revenue from private companies slightly increases in 2020

Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin visit injured people following an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi province, Indonesia, January 16, 2021 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Photo: Reuters Friday’s quake and its aftershocks damaged more than 300 homes and two hotels, as well as flattening a hospital and the office of a regional governor, where authorities told Reuters several people had been trapped. … [Read more...] about Aftershock rocks Indonesia quake zone as search continues

By 2030, the income per capita of people from ethnic minority groups is hoped to be raised to half of the national average. The programme also aims to cut the number of poor households to less than 10 per cent of the total number of households, with no hamlets or communes in extremely difficult conditions and 70 per cent of communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas meeting new rural area criteria. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16

The average overseas remittances to the country reach US$3 to 4 billion a year. The income helps to improve the quality of life of workers and their families, Liêm said, adding that many escape poverty and can afford education for their children as well as improve their skills thanks to working abroad.  … [Read more...] about Việt Nam steps up measures to protect guest workers abroad

In recent years, natural inclement conditions have also occurred – repeated salt intrusion in the Mekong Delta, biting cold spells in the northern region, droughts in Central Highlands and floods in central region – at levels unseen before. And in 2020, the big thing is the COVID-19 pandemic, which first emerged in Wuhan, China. World Health Organisation (WHO)’s recommendation before the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday that year was still that the disease is not transmissible between humans, but we, the Government Office, didn’t think the same and immediately reported to the leadership for responses. … [Read more...] about Striving towards a Government serving the people: Minister