Lo Thi Nhu, head of the Viet Nam Customs' Import-Export Duty Department, talks to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about missed tax collection targets.
Lamp-post broadcasts add to street clamour, increase stress
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for opinions on the loa phuong, the nation's public address system. We wanted to know if the broadcasts annoyed them or if they considered them still necessary.
Food safety fears mount amid China scandal
The newest food scandal in China, in which rat meat was sold as lamb, hit far too close to home for many Vietnamese consumers.
Vaccine suspended for testing
The use of a multi-purpose vaccine has been temporarily halted. Director of the National Expanded Programme on Immunisation Nguyen Tran Hien explains the reasons to the Vietnam News Agency.
Medical workers learn to say ‘thank you'
Going to hospitals for health check-ups or treatment has never left me feel comfortable. It is not because I am afraid of getting an injection, but of receiving a dressing-down from doctors.
NA deputies come under scrutiny
Dinh Xuan Thao, president of the National Assembly's Institute for Judiciary Studies, spoke with Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about the upcoming NA discussion of confidence votes for senior elected officials.
Definition of childhood under debate
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed raising the age limit defining a child from 16 to 18 in its draft amendments to the Law on Protection, Care and Education of Children issued in 2004.
This year's pay rise in doubt
The downturn may force the Government to delay an increase in the minimum wage. Economist Nguyen Minh Phong spoke with the newspaper Dat Viet about the plan.
Property certificates online piloted
Ha Noi may grant land-use rights and house-ownership certificates (Red Book) on-line, Nguyen Huu Nghia of the Department of Natural Resources told the newspaper Tien Phong (Vanguard).
Letters To The Editor  (May 11,  2013)
On a recent trip to inspect the new Trang Tien Department Store right in the middle of old Ha Noi. I was appalled to find that it was totally filled with fancy foreign goods ... Louis Vuitton, Dior, Faberge and so so.
Europe suffers from vicious austerity cycle
Workers hit by lower living standards and record high unemployment have been staging protests across Europe for the past week, hoping to persuade their governments to ease austerity measures and boost growth.
Food safety fears mount amid China scandal

The newest food scandal in China, in which rat meat was sold as lamb, hit far too close to home for many Vietnamese consumers.

You Asked ( 09-04-2013)

I am German and have lived in Viet Nam since 2009. My wife is Vietnamese. We own a house and a piece of land in central Quang Nam Province's Hoi An Town.

Definition of childhood under debate
Definition of childhood under debate

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed raising the age limit defining a child from 16 to 18 in its draft amendments to the Law on Protection, Care and Education of Children issued in 2004.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.