Agricultural land tax exemption remains vital for rural development and poverty reduction

For over two decades, Việt Nam’s agricultural land use tax exemption has served as a key support for rural development and poverty reduction. As the Government considers extending the policy to 2030, concerns remain over its effectiveness and potential misuse. E-newspaper VietnamPlus spoke with Nguyễn Thành Hưng, Deputy Director of the Department of Tax, Fee and Charge Policy Management under the Ministry of Finance, to learn more.

Role of revolutionary art in HCM City’s art scene

Việt Nam News reporter Phương Mai talks with Sculptor Nguyễn Quốc Thắng about his days at the Liberation Art Chamber, revolutionary art, and how revolutionary art influences the development of HCM City’s art scene.

Measures to control workplace accidents must be fully implemented

Hồ Thị Kim Ngân, deputy head of Policy and Labour Relations Department of the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour, spoke with vov.vn about plans to enhance workplace safety this year, during the month of action on occupational safety and hygiene.

Legal and planning reforms needed to end stalled projects

Dr Bùi Quý Thuấn, Head of the research division at the Việt Nam Industrial Park Finance Association (VIPFA) stated that reform of the investor selection mechanism is also crucial, in line with the 2024 revisions to the Land Law and Bidding Law.

OP-ED: When people placed at centre of development

Việt Nam also plans to offer free education to all students – from nursery (from three months old) through to the end of public upper secondary school (over 22 million students) – starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. Non-public school students (over 1 million) will be subsidised from the State budget with an amount equivalent to public school tuition fees.

Potential to promote Việt Nam–Nepal trade

The Việt Nam-Nepal relationship is primarily centred on religion, education, people-to-people exchange, business, trade, and investment, Upadhyay said, noting people-to-people diplomacy forms the foundation of this relationship.

Việt Nam endorses widespread compassion, harmony, tolerance: ambassador

Việt Nam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.

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