Vietnamese citizens who are aged full 75 or older and do not have pensions or other monthly social security benefits would be entitled to social pension benefits provided by the State budget, according to the latest draft amended Law on Social Insurance.

The Government is now working on the draft Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety and when the draft law is tabled to the NA for debate and released to the public, one of the matters of great concern is whether the zero tolerance law should be applied.

Through many generations, the Lu ethnic people in Ban Hon commune, Tam Duong district in the northern province of Lai Chau have regarded brocade weaving as a testament to a woman’s skill, with a brocade weaving loom being an essential part of every Lu household.

The Ministry of Public Security is seeking public opinions on the draft Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue that is scheduled to be effective from 2025.

Organizations and individuals might request changing names of registrants of Vietnam’s national domain names “.vn” if finding that it is necessary to complete the process of donation or capital contribution for inheritance of the right to use the domain names.

Households and individuals that acquired residential land along with houses, independent houses and residential structures prior to July 1, 2014, but have yet to obtain certificates of land use rights or ownership of houses and other land-attached assets would be eligible for land compensation if they neither violate the land law nor fall into the case of ultra-vires allocation of land.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has tasked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) with leading and coordinating governmental ministries and agencies to keep interest rates low and financial access easier for businesses.

Tam Thanh Pagoda has long been a must-see destination for any visitor to the northern province of Lang Son. Unlike many other pagodas, it is located deep inside a cave, creating a sacred and mysterious atmosphere that indulges pilgrims and tourists alike.

Located next to the Ngu Huyen Khe river, Duong O village, also known as Dong Cao, in Phong Khe ward in the northern province of Bac Ninh is well-known for its traditional products, do (poonah) paper sheets that can last for centuries.  

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced a certification program for foreign teachers at English and computer science centers in Vietnam who are competent in English but do not have adequate pedagogical skills to teach in such centers under Decision 4159/QD-BGDDT.

By 2030, the country will strive to enhance the quality of 240,000ha of forests in centrally-run and natural-disasters-prone cities and provinces.

The Prime Minister has recently urged responsible authorities to create a convenient business environment, and promote innovation and business startup in order to found tourism enterprises with strong brands.

As spring arrives, the San Chay ethnic community in the northern province of Thai Nguyen joyously celebrate harvest festivals with their traditional Tac Xinh dance.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on February 23 signed Decision 194/QD-TTg, promulgating the national action plan to implement the Government’s commitment to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

This article clarifies the situation and experience in international cooperation on combating trafficking in women and children over the recent years. On that basis, it makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of international cooperation to fight trafficking in women and children.

According to Government Decree 152/2020/ND-CP (Decree 152) on foreign workers in Vietnam and recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam a foreigner engaged in teaching or research activities in Vietnam will be entitled to work permit exemption in specific cases.

The Prime Minister has recently requested the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to consider expanding the coverage of the visa exemption policy under Directive No. 06/CT-TTg.

By 2030, Vietnam will investigate and evaluate biodiversity, aquatic resources, and the habitat of aquatic species in the country’s waters, including deep sea areas, shallow waters, and underground water areas under Decision 76/QD-TTg recently issued by the Prime Minister.

With a desire to provide a deeper insight into one of Hanoi’s heritage, designer Trinh Bich Thuy has introduced a collection entitled “Nine Layers of Clouds” at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Vietnam’s capital, featuring creations that blend traditional culture with contemporary and sustainable fashion designs.

Effective from the beginning of February, Decree 90/2023/ND-CP provides regulations concerning the rates, collection, remittance, exemption, management and use of road tolls.