Poorly objective comments on human rights situation in Việt Nam should be ended

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry’s Spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng said that Việt Nam is ready to work together with the US over matters of shared concern in the spirit of frankness, openness and mutual respect in contentious issues, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the Việt Nam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Enhancing research and investment for early warnings of disasters: expert

Experts forecast that flash floods and landslides are likely to occur in many provinces and cities nationwide during this rainy season. Dr. Trịnh Hải Sơn, Director of the Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources spoke to the Tài nguyên & Môi trường (Natural Resources & Environment) newspaper about how these natural disasters might be prevented.

Belarus remembers the past to save peace for the future

Article by Ambassador of Belarus to Việt Nam H.E. Mr. Uladzimir Baravikou for the Việt Nam News on the occasion of the 3rd July - Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus, 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders

Breakthrough innovation in state management of teachers highlighted in draft Teachers' Law

Following an extensive drafting period, the Ministry of Education and Training announced the draft Teachers' Law in May 2024, seeking to gather widespread public feedback. Vũ Minh Đức, Director of the Department of Teachers and Education Managers under the Ministry of Education and Training, spoke with Education magazine to discuss the significance of this proposed legislation.

Salary increase a necessary move: expert

The Government has proposed increasing the basic salary by 30 per cent, from VNĐ1.8 million to VNĐ2.34 million per month, starting from July 1, 2024. Economic expert Đinh Trọng Thịnh gives his assessment on what this might mean to Voice of Vietnam.

Improvements made in sustainable business assessment

The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has launched the programme for Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) in 2024 in Việt Nam to assess and praise business performance in three aspects - economy, society and environment.

Revised law on VAT to review items subject to 0-per-cent tax: official

After more than 15 years, the Law on Value Added Tax (LVAT) is once again being revised and open to public input. However, businesses are concerned that the revised law would put them in tight spot. Lê Minh Nam, a member of the National Assembly's Finance and Budget Committee and Vice President of the State Audit Science Council, talked with Vietnam News Agency about the revisions.

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