The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), when contributing its idea to the draft law on personal income tax (PIT), warned that taxing real estate based on ownership duration is not feasible due to the lack of synchronized tax and land management systems.

The International Federation of Muay Thai (IFMA) officially named Vietnam as the organiser of the Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025, which will be held on June 20-26 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

With Circular 29, which ends extra classes in schools, coming into effect, many schools are devising new solutions to aid parents in managing their children's after-school hours.

Nguyen Thien Nhan, a National Assembly Deputy from HCM City, believes women with two children need a salary of at least VND10.5 million.

The US will impose tariffs equivalent to those levied on its goods, with potential consequences for Vietnam and other trading partners.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc announced a significant increase in public investment for 2025, with nearly 900 trillion VND allocated to infrastructure and development projects.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the full exemption of registration fees for battery-electric vehicles by another two years, pushing the deadline to February 28, 2027.

With the total accumulated losses of foreign-invested enterprises surpassing 908 trillion VND, Vietnamese authorities are ramping up efforts to investigate tax practices and ensure greater financial accountability.

The Institute of Energy (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) has proposed considering Ha Tinh as a backup location in case nuclear power plants cannot be developed in Ninh Thuan.

A major city in Vietnam has proposed imposing personal income tax on interest earned from savings deposits. As countries like Thailand, South Korea, and China already tax bank interest, the question arises: Should Vietnam follow suit?

With material shortages resolved, Ho Chi Minh City is working overtime to print and issue 150,000 pending driver’s licenses by the end of March. Extended working hours and increased staffing aim to prevent further delays for residents.

A 61-year-old woman suffering from a long-term illness self-immolated at her home in Thanh Hoa, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Hanoi and Bac Ninh authorities have finalized a proposal for a 49.52 km railway connecting Gia Binh Airport to the heart of Hanoi, aligning with long-term urban planning.

In a unanimous vote, the National Assembly approved renaming extraordinary sessions to irregular sessions, clarifying the legislative framework for urgent decision-making.

The National Assembly is considering a resolution to address challenges in scientific research and innovation, including reducing bureaucratic obstacles, increasing funding, and ensuring researchers are not penalized for unsuccessful projects.

A draft resolution proposes major incentives, including granting researchers greater ownership rights over their work and streamlining financial management in scientific research.

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved an increase in deputy minister positions for five ministries, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction seeing the largest expansions, each now having nine deputy ministers.

In extraordinary circumstances concerning national interests, disaster response, or public safety, the Prime Minister is authorized to implement urgent measures beyond existing legal provisions.

At Ukraine's request, on the afternoon of February 17, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

With the launch of a new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing Daxing International Airport, the total number of weekly flights between Vietnam and China will reach 40, catering to the growing travel demand.

According to architects and planners, during the French colonial period, underground spaces in Hanoi primarily consisted of basements for villas used to house power lines.

Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang plan to implement specific policies to encourage science and technology and innovation, with incentives those beyond currently applied.

Before the railway accidents, authorities in Hanoi had issued multiple warnings about the risks at illegal crossings.

The financial and monetary policies in recent times have been adjusted flexibly to support and stimulate consumption, and stabilise prices.

This year’s event will feature 10 teams from 13 countries competing with 21 boats, and will rotate across six to seven countries, including Việt Nam.