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Association to enhance support for people with disabilities, orphans

The 6th national congress of the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), for the 2022 - 2027 tenure, wrapped up on April 26.

Vietnam makes strides in poverty reduction: World Bank

Vietnam has made remarkable progress in poverty reduction in the 2010 – 2020 period, with the rate of poverty declining to only 5 percent from 16.8 percent, according to the World Bank (WB).

Long An gets approval for 200-million-USD infrastructure development in industrial park

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the building of infrastructure at Prodezi Industrial Park in the Mekong Delta province of Long An.

The government comments on the proposal of the Vietnam automobile industry strategy

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh appointed the Minister of Sector and Trade to meet and debate VAMA suggestions and recommendations in order to promote Vietnam's car industry in a coordinated manner.

Tra Su – The brilliant color palette of nature

Tra Su is a "hidden jewel" floating in the river's four corners, surrounded by lush greenery. Because of its vibrant and gorgeous "color pallet," Tra Su's natural painting has been more popular at every An Giang festival

Mr. Phung Cong Dung holds the position of Chairman of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City for 2022 – 2027

Recently (on April 19), the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association held its third Congress of Delegates for the term 2022-2027 in Ho Chi Minh City. The Congress chose a 21-member Standing Committee, which included Mr. Phung Cong Dung, Chairman of the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City, to serve as Chairman of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association from 2022 to 2027.

Vietnam boosts exports to Thailand

A workshop on promoting Vietnamese exports to the Thai market was held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) on April 21.

Conclusion of the Standing Committee on Bad Debts of the National Assembly

The National Assembly Standing Committee agreed to extend the time limit for application of all provisions of Resolution No. 42/2017/QH14 dated June 21, 2017 of the National Assembly on piloting bad debt settlement of credit institutions until December 31, 2023.

Ho Chi Minh City: The bus is permitted to pick up passengers at Tan Son Nhat airport's domestic terminal

From April 18, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport officially launched a shuttle bus to and from Tan Son Nhat airport by bus right at the domestic station.

Projects that exacerbate the country's poverty

Proposing to rescind and nullify decisions on land allocation and leasing for 29 projects totaling 1,844 hectares in the city. Additionally, only 11 projects are being implemented as a result of the inspection and review of 135 projects in the city, which is chaired by the Department of Planning and Investment in partnership with other departments, branches, and district People's Committees. in accordance with the approved timetable and any permitted modifications. The remaining projects, all of which are "difficult"...

Consult enterprises regarding the exemption of cold-rolled stainless steel from anti-dumping duties

Additionally, enterprises must express their views and opinions on the exemption for items subject to anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled stainless steel imported prior to April 25, 2022.

Proposal to postpone the rise in the minimum wage until 2023

The groups urged the Prime Minister to explore and consider alternatives to support businesses, including deferring the implementation of the regional minimum wage hike scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2023, in order to create more favourable conditions for firms to prepare.

Requirements for "reforming" the stock market and corporate bonds

Activities to rectify the stock market and corporate bond markets in the recent past have been critically necessary for a healthy market economy's capital mobilisation channel.

Vietnam will find it difficult to fulfill COP26 commitments

According to Mr Bruce Delteil, Managing Director of McKinsey in Vietnam, the present trend makes it doubtful that Vietnam will meet its COP26 obligations. Mr Bruce Delteil, Managing Director of McKinsey in Vietnam, observed at the Vietnam Connect Forum 2022 that the expansion of various sectors in Vietnam is now compliant with legislation.

Launching a series of national consultations in Vietnam - towards stockholm+50

On April 13, 2022, the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, and the UNDP in Vietnam co-hosted the International Consultation Series in Vietnam-Towards Stockholm+50. The festival will be a sequence of events till June 2022.

Adapting to climate change and protecting the environment in collaboration with The International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The two parties have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on collaboration issues between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and IFC on the execution of Vietnam's COP26 accord, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation.

According to the Inspector for the Ministry of Finance, about VND 10,807 billion is expected to be handled in the first quarter of the year

Inspectors from the Ministry of Finance and units that do special inspections for the Ministry did 11,406 inspections and exams at the agency's headquarters. They looked at 251,650 tax declaration dossiers.

President of VINASME: Supporting businesses and employees to have a better life is the top priority

On the morning of April 12, at the Institute of Labor and Social Sciences, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the signing ceremony of a cooperation program on supporting workers, employers and development took place. labour market. At the Signing Ceremony, Mr Nguyen Van Than - Chairman of VINASME introduced very important long-term issues for employees, such as labour market development, and housing rental support for employees. mobilize, propagate and mobilize employees to participate in social insurance.

Belief in Hung Vuong worship: The enduring vitality of a legacy

After ten years as UNESCO's Representative Intangible Cultural Tradition of Humanity, the Hung King’s Worship Belief continues to propagate and confirm the enduring vitality of a precious religious heritage in the Ethnic Vietnamese community.

Joint program on supporting workers, employers and labor market development

It has recently been decided by the National Wage Council to ask the Prime Minister for permission to raise the regional minimum wage by 6%, which will take effect on July 1.