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Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A host of new policies , including those on minimum wage increase , paper bill elimination , and new ordinary passports, are due to come into force in July. Accordingly, a new decree, coded 38/2022/ND-CP, on raising the regional minimum wage for labourers will come into effect on July 1. The 6 percent increase is equivalent to a rise of 260,000 VND (11.20 USD) in Region 1, and 240,000 VND, 210,000 VND, and 180,000 VND in Regions 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The document to this effect also specifies that the minimum hourly wage will range from 15,600 to 22,500 VND, which also depends on the region. The geographical classification is determined based on the employer’s place of operation. Region 1 covers Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City's urban areas; Region 2 encompasses Hanoi and HCM City's rural areas, along with major urban areas in the country like Can Tho, Da Nang and Hai Phong; Region 3 covers provincial cities and the … [Read more...] about Policies to take effect in July

Representatives of enterprises in EPZs-IPs participate in the conference. (Photo: SGGP) The Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (Hepza) cooperated with the State Bank of Vietnam – HCMC Branch and some commercial banks to organize the conference to connect banks and enterprises with the theme "Accompanying enterprises - Effective financial solutions to support enterprises in EPZs-IPs in HCMC in 2022”. The conference aims to find solutions to support enterprises in EPZs and IPs to easily access financial sources with appropriate interest rates and loan terms to develop production and business activities. This activity has helped banks to better grasp the characteristics of enterprises in the field of industrial production, thereby studying shortening and simplifying the loan processes and procedures, actively approaching small and medium-sized enterprises to disburse loans according to the Government's preferential policies, especially industrial … [Read more...] about Enterprises in EPZs, IPs supported to access suitable credit sources

COVID-19 vaccination (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - There were an additional 637 new COVID-19 infections recorded across Vietnam on June 27 with no deaths. The new figure brought the total number of cases in the country to 10,744,085. All of the new transmissions were domestic. The capital city of Hanoi again topped the country with 188 new cases. It was followed by northern Hai Phong and central Da Nang cities, which reported 64 and 62 infections, respectively. A further 6,653 patients were given the all-clear, taking the total number of recoveries to 9,656,467. More than 229.8 million shots of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the country to date./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 637 new COVID-19 cases on June 27

A scene in the documentary (Photo: hochiminh.vn) Algiers (VNA) – A French-language documentary titled “Ho Chi Minh: Sketching the Portrait of a Politician” was screened in June 29 by the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria. The 58-minute documentary was produced in 1973 by French director Gérard Guillaume. It was copyrighted and stored by Ciné-Archives of the French Communist Party. The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria purchased the copyright to use the copy for screening. It reflects the revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh since his participation in the Tours Congress in 1920 and his journey to fight for the national independence. The documentary presents archives and interviews with historical figures. Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh emphasised the role of the late President in the struggle for national independence, affirming that Vietnam's resistance war is a great source of encouragement for oppressed peoples around the world, including Algeria. The … [Read more...] about Documentary on President Ho Chi Minh screened in Algeria

Thousands of tourists flocked to the Hue Citadel in Thua Thien-Hue Province on Wednesday night, the first night of free admission to the Hue Festival 2022, to take part in major art activities. Within the framework of 2022 Hue Festival, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center is offering free entrance to the Imperial City within the Hue Citadel in the city's namesake till Thursday. Visitors gather at the Imperial City to enjoy a performance within the framework of the 2022 Hue Festival in Thua Thien- Hue Province, Vietnam, June 29, 2022. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre On Wednesday, one of the key programs of Hue Festival 2022, an art performance was staged in front of the yard of Thai Hoa Palace. In the space of the historic Nguyen Dynasty Royal Palace, this art program has combined tradition and modernity. Hue Citadel was adorned with more multicolored lights to welcome travelers at night, creating a sparkling scene. Actors wearing costumes perform on … [Read more...] about Hue Citadel attracts thousands of visitors to enjoy Hue Festival 2022

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam inspects the treatment of dengue fever at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam made a field trip with his delegation to inspect the prevention of dengue fever and vaccination against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, accompanied by Standing Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen and Vice Chairwoman of HCMC People's Committee Phan Thi Thang. Dengue fever cases increased by 172.5 percent MD-Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Health of HCMC, informed that by June 29, the cumulative number of dengue cases in the city was 20,952, an increase of 172.5 percent compared to the same period last year, including ten deaths. Districts with high dengue cases include Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, District 12, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc City, Cu Chi, and Tan Phu. It is because the work of killing mosquito larvae and mosquitoes has not become a habit in people's awareness and actions. Besides the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam