Rice stockpile policy harvests all-round gains
The Government purchased one million tonnes of winter-spring rice from February 20 to May 20 for temporary stockpiling in the Mekong Delta. The Government also covered 100 per cent interest rate on loans for businesses to buy rice for a three-month term.
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.
Border first line of defence against bird flu
Border first line of defence against bird flu
Vietnamese authorities are still dealing with two old types of flu, H5N1 and H1N1, while having to address the threat of a new type, H7N9, spreading from China. Viet Nam News spoke to stakeholders about Viet Nam's responses.
Enterprises call for cuts in business tax
Enterprises call for cuts in business tax
Ongoing revisions of the Corporate Income Tax Law have brought back into the spotlight two demands businesses have been making for a long time. First, the sector seeks further tax reductions; second, it wants the Government to remove the limit on how much businesses can spend on advertising. Viet Nam News reporter Le Quynh Anh spoke to relevant stakeholders about this topic.
New tolls add to drivers' financial concerns
New tolls add to drivers' financial concerns
The Ministry of Transport is working on a project to upgrade National Highway 1A by 2016 and install 21 toll stations along its 1,700km length.
Social housing loans step in right direction
Social housing loans step in right direction
Viet Nam News reporters Bich Huong and Nguyen Ngoc get opinions on a draft circular of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) about lending to low-income house renters and hire-purchasers, plus investors in social housing projects, at a yearly interest rate of 6 per cent for three years.
Debate rages on nation's role in rhino crisis
Debate rages on nation's role in rhino crisis
Viet Nam News reporter Le Quynh Anh discussed Viet Nam's role in the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa with parties involved in a recent meeting on the future of rhinos.
Constitution changes ‘advance human rights'
Constitution changes ‘advance human rights'
The Vietnamese public has been invited to comment on an amended draft of the country's constitution. Viet Nam News reporters Phuoc Buu and Xuan Hiep spoke to people of varying ages and occupations about the draft.
Private universities seek better treatment
Private universities seek better treatment
The private sector, tertiary education system is under threat. There are currently 83 private colleges and universities in Viet Nam, at which 17 per cent of the country's undergraduate and postgraduate students attend. Few of the institutions have achieved their enrolment quotas this year, however, with most achieving only 30-60 per cent of their targets. Many face the risk of closure.
Metro station near lake causes concern
Metro station near lake causes concern
The Ha Noi People's Committee last week gave a green light to a metro station near Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, inciting a heated discussion on the potential impacts on one of the most sacred areas of the city. Viet Nam News reporter Le Quynh Anh spoke to both the investor and experts.
Party gets serious about climate change
Party gets serious about climate change
The Central Committee of the Viet Nam Communist Party is developing a resolution to respond to climate change and protect the country's environment and natural resources. Viet Nam News reporter Le Quynh Anh sat down with three experts to discuss the importance of this document to Viet Nam, a nation beset by pollution and vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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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.

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