Law Central bank drafts circular on foreign indirect investment in Vietnam The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drafting a circular regulating the opening and use of Vietnamese dong-denominated accounts for foreign investors, in order to conduct foreign indirect investment activities in Vietnam. 10/15/2024 15:31 | Vietnam Law Law on Social Insurance: novel provisions on compulsory social insurance 10/14/2024 00:00 | Vietnam Law Railway Law to be revised to better serve the country’s transport needs 10/12/2024 09:09 | Vietnam Law Scope of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters to be expanded 10/12/2024 08:45 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 05/28/2018 10:56 Vietnam extends visa waiver for three years Tourists from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will continue to be exempted from visa until June 2021, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a Government meeting on May 3. 2 Vietnam Law | 05/28/2018 10:56 APPF-26 Hanoi Declaration sets new vision for parliamentary ties The 26th annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) from January 18-21 adopted the Hanoi Declaration, setting forth a new vision for Asia-Pacific parliamentary partnership. 3 Vietnam Law | 05/28/2018 10:56 APEC 2017: Prime Minister's speech at Vietnam Business Summit 2017 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a speech at the Vietnam Business Summit which was held in the central city of Da Nang on November 7.nbsp; 4 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam-Japan strategic partnership to enter new development period: President Quang The strategic partnership between Việt Nam and Japan is expected to enter a new period of development, especially in the fields of trade, economy, defence-security, health, high technology, locality-to-locality co-operation, and people-to-people exchanges. 5 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam ratifies Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Nga, head of the Việt Nam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, deposited with the UN Secretary General Việt Nam’s instrument of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on May 17, becoming the 10th country ratifying the document. 6 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Finance Minister: VAT not to be raised, property tax meant to deter corruption Minister of Finance Đinh Tiến Dũng said the ministry would not raise VAT tax to 11-12 per cent, adjust environmental tax, and assured the public that the “proposed property tax is meant to prevent corruption, State budget collection is important but not the primary purpose [of the proposal.]” 7 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam, Cambodia boost partnerships in various fields The 16th meeting of the Việt Nam-Cambodia Joint Committee on Economic, Cultural and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Hà Nội on May 17, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn 8 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 PM: Efforts to assist people affected by Formosa incident pay off Efforts to stabilise lives, production and businesses in the central provinces affected by the Formosa-related marine environmental incident have paid off, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a national conference in Quảng Trị Province on May 17. 9 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Cuba takes note of Việt Nam’s youth education A high-level delegation from Cuba’s Young Communist League (UJC) is paying a working visit to Việt Nam to learn about the Southeast Asian country’s youth education and training in an ongoing effort to share knowlege on national development and effective defence strategies. 10 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 National Assembly to convene next Monday The upcoming National Assembly meeting will begin next Monday, May 21 and conclude on June 15, annouce the NA’s Secretary General Nguyễn Hạnh Phúc during a press conference today (May 19). 11 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Five Vietnamese imprisoned in fake police scam case The People’s Court of Hà Nội on Thursday reached a verdict to punish five con artists from northern province of Lạng Sơn who helped a Chinese national in impersonating police to blackmail people. 12 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam, Australia agree to reinforce political trust President Trần Đại Quang and Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove have agreed to strengthen political and strategic trust between the two countries by enhancing the exchange of visits and meetings. 13 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Controversial asset tax not yet on Gov’t agenda Finance minister Đinh Tiến Dũng on Tuesday said that the controversial asset tax will not be on the agenda at least until the next National Assembly (NA) semester, or 2021. 14 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Reforms to ensure social insurance key pillar in social security system Reforming social insurance policies is aimed at ensuring social insurance is truly a key pillar in the social security system and to gradually expand its coverage for all people, according to a resolution of the Party Central Committee. 15 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam, Lao armies to tie up Việt Nam and Laos should step up joint activities between their armies and security forces to maintain peace, security, order and friendship along the border as the two share a long borderline which mainly traverses mountainous and disadvantaged areas. 16 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Việt Nam starts building its first submarine rescue ship A keel laying ceremony was held on Thursday in the northeastern port city Hải Phòng to mark the building of Việt Nam’s first submarine search and rescue ship. 17 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Condolences to Palestine over casualties in Gaza Strip conflict Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang has sent a message of condolences to President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas over the deaths and injuries of many Palestinians in the conflict in the Gaza Strip on May 14. 18 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Leaders commemorate Hồ Chí Minh’s birthday Government and Party leaders gathered Friday morning in Hà Nội to pay tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh on the 128th anniversary of his birthday. 19 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 Activists call for international solidarity International solidarity activists met in the central Quảng Trị province today to discuss the role of public solidarity in boosting peace, security and sustainable development. 20 Vietnam news | 05/28/2018 10:56 NA deputies seek solutions for shortcomings National Assembly (NA) deputies on Friday noted that the country had recorded impressive socio-economic growth, but the government should continue to take measures to address long-existing shortcomings. 42 43 44 45 46