Việt Nam to adopt anti-forced labour convention, extend agricultural land use tax incentive: NA Việt Nam plans to join the Convention 105 (C105) on the abolition of forced labour developed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded at its 44th session on Tuesday. 

Ministry targets no drop in exports this year despite COVID-19 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has targeted no drop in export value of agricultural products this year, even though the sector was hit hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the beginning of this year.

Fairness must be guaranteed in use of natural resources Báo Chính Phủ (Government Newspaper) talks to Đặng Hùng Võ, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, about solutions to unleash the private sector’s potential, following an article written by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc to promote harnessing resources to create a driving force for Việt Nam’s growth.

State audit finds land mismanagement worth $368.8m

Cuba, VN eye more investment

Cuba and Việt Nam are seeking to boost investments, which are still at a modest level despite the two countries’ long-standing friendship.

Housing laws await huge alterations The Law on Housing and the Law on Real Estate Business will soon see vast amendments, according to Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung.

Decrees boost wages, SOE sales On October 10, the Government set new minimum-wage rates for Vietnamese working for foreign-invested enterprises, for foreign and international organisations and for foreign individuals in Viet Nam.