Tuition fees to be waived in staggered process: education ministry Deputy education minister Nguyễn Hữu Độ talks with Thanh niên (Youth) newspaper on waiving tuition fees and textbook selection issues in the 2019 Law on Education

Việt Nam approves a list of countries applicable for e-visa1

From the beginning of July, residents from a number of countries worldwide will be allowed to enter Việt Nam using e-visas.

Woman uses traditional singing practice to fight coronavirus

The practice, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognised by UNESCO and an essential part in the spiritual life of ethnic groups in Việt Nam, is familiar to local people.

Vietnamese workers to be required to pay deposits to work in RoK The policy will be effective from May 15 this year until the revised law on Vietnamese guest workers working abroad under contracts takes effect.

COVID-19 pandemic leaves Airbnb hosts thinking of the long-term There are many problems associated with COVID-19, but one major issues caused by the global pandemic is its virtual destruction of the travel industry.

New policy expected to provide boost to ride-hailing services

The Ministry of Transport will bring to a close the pilot scheme for electronic contract-based passenger transportation, popularly known as ride-hailing services, on March 31.

VN stocks slide on market caution, gloomy forecasts Vietnamese shares edged down on Monday as investors remained cautious despite positive movements in regional markets.

Property market expected to be safer thanks to central bank’s tight credit policy

Property industry insiders said the State Bank of Việt Nam’s decision to tighten credit would mean pain in the short term for developers but help the sector develop sustainably over the long term.

2019 a successful year for Việt Nam Bank for Social Policy

Trần Lan Phương, deputy director of the Việt Nam Bank for Social Policies, talks to Nông Thôn Ngày Nay (Countryside Today) online newspaper about the bank’s big achievements last year.

Alcohol laws are driving down business

Strict drink drive laws have left some small businesses feeling the pinch, with many claiming customers are shunning bia hơi fearing they will fall foul of the tough, new regulations.