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Illustrative image (Photo: SGGP) Under the proposal, the Ministry of Transport proposed a reduction of road use fee of 30 percent for passenger transport business vehicles and road toll charges of ten percent for commercial vehicles transporting goods; 20 percent for domestic transportation in the marine sector, including tonnage fees, marine guarantee fees, and entrance and departure fees. In addition, the Ministry of Transport has suggested a reduction of 20 percent of airline service fees, consisting of fees for the grant of certificates and licenses related to civil aviation activities, permission to access airport restricted areas, fees for aircraft guarantee transactions The railway sector is expected to enjoy a fee reduction of 50 percent in using railway infrastructure while the inland water transportation area will get a 50 percent cut of fees for departure and entrance of ports; inland waterway reporting fees. By Bich Quyen – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Transport Ministry proposes fee reduction for different modes of transportation

Border guards of the Central Highland province of Gia Lai said on July 6 that they had started legal proceedings against a man for allegedly trafficking seven Jrai ethnic teenagers from Gia Lai to Cambodia. Border guards from La O commune arrest Tran Quang Quyet for trafficking seven ethnic teenagers into Cambodia. Furthermore, they also completed the procedures to hand over the case to the Ministry of Public Security’s Investigative Police Agency for further investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that at the start of the year Tran Quang Quyet, 21, residing in neighbouring Kon Tum province, was initially tricked into entering Cambodia to work for a company, and by June he owed the firm over VND100 million. He received a proposal by two Vietnamese women in Cambodia that he would be paid US$700 for each person he could bring into Cambodia. On June 19 - 20, Quyet persuaded seven teenagers from La O commune (Gia Lai) to work in Tay Ninh province … [Read more...] about Man prosecuted for trafficking ethnic teenagers to Cambodia

Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals are encouraged to take part in the contest, which is hoped to raise people's awareness about the importance of digital transformation. The logo for national digital transformation must be as simple as possible and be Vietnam’s symbol, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said at a launching ceremony in Hanoi on July 5. The contest is open to all individuals, organizations, and agencies both at home and abroad, Dung said, adding that designing a logo for national digital transformation is one of the tasks assigned by Vietnam’s Prime Minister. “The contest is aimed to create a logo for all activities of the National Digital Transformation Program while contributing to building a national image and brand in digital transformation, digital technology, innovation and creative industries,” stressed the deputy minister. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches logo design contest on national digital transformation

Viet, who led the Vietnamese delegation to the event, told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondent in Geneva, Switzerland, that the country has engaged in specific initiatives, especially those on climate change and the right to food, and issues regarding gender equality. Vietnam’s advocacy to dialogue and cooperation has drawn the attention of other countries, he said, adding that Vietnam shared its experience in climate change response, COVID-19 combat and post-pandemic recovery to ensure social welfare and rights of its citizens in health care, economy, social affairs and education. The country promotes women’s role in families, will continue to prioritize commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and stands ready to cooperate with countries in this regard, he affirmed. Mentioning a photo exhibition on ethnic groups and religions in Vietnam on the sidelines of the session, Viet stressed that the photos capture the harmonious life of 54 Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to U.N. Human Rights Council with meaningful messages: official

Patrick Lenain - Former assistant director Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Schools and universities will need to adopt new technologies. Public transportation networks will need to be upgraded. Large-scale logistical hubs will be required to remain integrated in global supply chains. Old-age citizens will need welfare support. Electricity generation will need to decarbonise. Coastal cities will need to adapt to rising sea levels. Military spending will need to protect the country. And it is obvious that health spending remains a priority. Unfortunately, tax revenue is at present too limited to finance these large investments. Vietnam’s government collected tax revenue equivalent to 16 per cent of GDP last year, according to the International Monetary Fund. This is less than Malaysia (18.3 per cent), Singapore (18.5 per cent), India (19.7 per cent), Thailand (20.3 per cent), and China (27 per cent). This is also less than before the pandemic, reflecting … [Read more...] about Tax for development: Does Vietnam need tax reform?

Speaking at the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2022 last week in Hanoi, Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, suggested that the country needs to further promote renewable energy production. “We know that the cost of renewable energy has dropped dramatically, by 89 per cent over the past 10 years, and solar is currently the cheapest source of electricity,” she explained. In just five years, Vietnam has scaled up its solar capacity from virtually zero to over 16,000MW by 2022, far exceeding national targets, Wiesen added. “Vietnam also has rich wind power potential, especially offshore wind, with more than 3,200km of coastline,” she said. Meanwhile, over the past decades, the energy sector has been a fundamental enabler of inclusive economic development in Vietnam. The sector is well-positioned to lead the green growth ambitions of the country, Wiesen said, and can catalyse new investments, create new jobs, and … [Read more...] about Grand energy aims require direction