Vietnamese PM orders further red tape cuts to ease compliance cost burden
HANOI: Continuous administrative review must be carried out to reduce compliance costs and inconvenience for citizens and businesses, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh as he chaired the Government's February thematic session on law-making on Friday (Feb 27).
Mother and child killed as boat capsizes at central Vietnam festival
HUE CITY, (Vietnam): A boat carrying spectators to a traditional fishing festival in central Vietnam capsized on Saturday (Feb 28) morning, killing a young mother and her three-year-old son, local officials said.
Looking back: Vietnam's Le Cong Vinh's wonder header that delivered the 2008 Asean championship title for his country
The striker admits that netting that decisive header at My Dinh Stadium against Thailand 18 years ago was a pivotal – and cathartic – moment in his life.
Traditional asset - gold - finds new fans among Vietnam's young
HANOI: In Vietnam's bustling city centres, a quiet shift is underway. Gold shops once dominated by parents and grandparents are now welcoming a new generation of customers. Young adults are lining up to buy a chi (3.75gm), a luong (37.5gm), or a small gold bar – not for weddings or special occasions, but as a way to build long-term savings and financial security.
Amended Vietnam investment law among notable policies taking effect in March
HANOI: A raft of significant laws and regulations comes into force this March, including the 2025 Law on Investment and new rules on deletion of permanent residence registration, real estate identification codes, vehicle emission standards and scholarship reimbursement obligations.
Cklamovski stays loyal to squad
PETALING JAYA: National football head coach Peter Cklamovski (pic) could have walked away when seven mixed-heritage players were sanctioned by FIFA last year over eligibility issues.
Vietnam's hue is listed among the world's most romantic honeymoon destinations
HANOI: (Bernama-VNA) Hue city in central Vietnam has been named among the world's top 25 honeymoon destinations in the Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards by online travel platform Tripadvisor
US tariff on Vietnamese imports falls to about 16 per cent after policy overhaul
HANOI: Average US import tariffs on Vietnamese goods have dropped to around 16 per cent from 21.6 per cent following a major shift in US trade policy that took effect at 00:00 (US time) on February 24, according to data compiled by Global Trade Alert.
Hanoi creates favourable environment for high-tech projects
HANOI: Hanoi is finalising special mechanisms and policies, including piloting a regulatory "sandbox" framework for sci-tech development, aimed at creating a favourable environment for high-tech projects, said chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Dai Thang on Wednesday (Feb 25).
Infrastructure splurge to increase Vietnam's deficit, Moody's says
HANOI: Vietnam's fiscal deficit and public debt are expected to increase as the country invests in large infrastructure projects, Moody's Ratings said on Thursday (Feb 26), urging banks to boost capital buffers.
