Policy formulation

Support programmes will be designed in an effort to help improve the competitive edge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro enterprises, and farmers in line with international commitments. Indeed. a range of solutions will be devised aimed at helping local firms get involved in both regional and global supply chains. … [Read more...] about PM gives green light to plan for EVFTA implementation

Reuben Lai, Senior Managing Director, Grab Financial Group, said: “As a leading fintech company in Southeast Asia, our ‘Thrive with Grab’ strategy will enable users to build their wealth, manage their finances and protect what they value during this uncertain period. By offering innovative micro-transaction-based financial services, convenient financial management tools and access to products from leading global financial institutions, we hope to unlock the tremendous potential in financial services in the region in ways that serve all Southeast Asians.” … [Read more...] about GFG introduces robust financial products

Bac Ninh People's Committee has asked state agencies to raise their guard and take precautions against Covid-19 in the next 15 days. Localities authorities and departments must build preventive plans and be ready to respond in emergencies. They must make sure to react quickly to prevent the outbreak from spreading. The local Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control must have a quick-response team to patrol the area and detect unregistered residents and suspected cases to send them to quarantine areas and file medical declaration forms. Violators will be reprimanded and given a warning until the end of August 11. Starting from August 12, people who do not wear face masks when going out will be fined VND100,000 (USD4.30) to VND300,000. Bac Ninh People's Committee also asked the public to not hold unnecessary events with large crowds. If given permission, the organisers must make ensure all required regulations about taking body temperature and washing hands are followed. … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh to fine people not wearing face masks

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh chaired a meeting on August 10 to review draft decrees that amend and supplement a number of Government decrees on equitising State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and divesting State capital from businesses. To clear legal barriers and speed up the equitisation and divestment processes, the Government and Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Finance to draft decrees amending and supplementing Government Decrees No 126/2017/ND-CP, 91/2015/ND-CP, and 32/2018/ND-CP. At the meeting, the Ministry of Finance proposed measures for land rearrangement and use during the SOE equitisation and discussed State capital divestment at enterprises with demand for increasing their capital. It also suggested clarifying cultural and historical values in the initial price transfer of State capital, among other issues. Binh directed the ministry to continue examining and adjusting the decrees to tackle obstacles related to financial mechanisms and … [Read more...] about Meeting discusses amendments to decrees on SOE equitisation

At the meeting of the NASC held on the morning of August 10, the NA Chairwoman Ngan emphasized the need to reduce procedures relating to household registration books, with this policy being one of the major contents of the revised draft Law on Residence. It can be considered necessary to review the current law provisions, especially with regard to circulars, decrees alongside administrative procedures related to transactions, contracts, and services that require a household registration book. Therefore, prompt abolishment, amendments, and supplements should be made for the Law to enter into force. … [Read more...] about NA Standing Committee opens 47th meeting in Hanoi