The contribution of import duty to customs revenue has been declining over the past few years, from 21.85% in 2017 to 17.4% in 2018 and 16.7% in 2019.

Legal or regulatory obstacles with a low level of certainty and issues concerning grid access for private projects, are the most pressing to private investment.

During the working term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC in 2020-2021, Vietnam will work hard to contribute to preventing conflicts, promoting preventive diplomacy and dealing with disputes peacefully.

Vietnam has comprehensively "internalized" international conventions on human rights.

Most companies did not achieved the growth target for the January – September period.

In just over 10 years, many important laws directly related to civil and political rights have been enacted and continuously reviewed for amendment and supplementation for better recognition of these rights.

The policy on human right education of the Party and the State of Vietnam has been widely implemented in schools and at political and social organizations as well as on the mass media.

The Government of Vietnam supports the Safe Schools Statement in order to join the international community to support and uphold the right to education of children in all cases.

Minesweepers JS Bungo and JS Takashima of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force carrying nearly 180 officers and sailors, docked at Tien Sa port on December 12 for a friendship visit to Da Nang.

The Vietnamese Government, for years, has been focusing on enhancing administrative reforms to improve the business environment, said Mai Tien Dung, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office.

Vietnam was the fifth largest buyer of US apples last year with an import value of 51 million USD, up 48 percent year-on-year.

Vietnam is ready to take on the role of non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) from January 2020, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

It's understandable that Vietnamese are increasingly concerned about health issues as air and water pollution has become palpable in large cities.

Corruption increases the cost of doing business, distorts the competitive environment, limits opportunities for investment and widens the growing social inequality, according to a UNDP expert.

The upgrade is likely to widen Vietnam’s access to large funds allocated according to the FTSE Emerging Index, including Vanguard FTSE Emerging Market ETF.

Vietnam and Belarus should work together to lift the two-way trade to $500 million to match both sides’ potential and desire, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam's human rights achievements originate from the Vietnam Communist Party's point of view on human rights.

The Ministry of Transport held a roundtable to discuss the possibility of direct flights to the US, and the opportunities and challenges facing the Vietnamese aviation sector.

With the serious and complete preparation of the UPR National Report, Vietnam has proven to be a responsible member of the UN, having consistent policies, efforts and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights.

Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of close to US$11 billion during the first 11 months of the year, with roughly US$1.45 billion being recorded during November, according to the latest statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.