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Rice fields in Cao Lanh district of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta is expected to have less flooding than normal this year, according to the Directorate of Water Resources. The delta, the country largest producer of rice, fruits and seafood, is normally flooded in the Mekong’s upstream areas, and this fertilises the soil as sediments are deposited and brings river creatures into farms. The floods are expected to peak at 3.5-3.7m at the Tan Chau Station in An Giang province in October, the directorate said. They are estimated to reach 3 metres by the end of this month, but will not affect the cultivation the autumn-winter crop. However, the high tides are expected to be high this year and flood low-lying areas in the delta’s central and coastal areas, especially when the tides occur at the same time as heavy rains. The flooding is now low and does not affect agriculture production or daily life. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta floods to be below normal this year: authorities

The move aims to facilitate Vietnamese citizens in Germany to obtain residence permits and conduct other administrative procedures. Germany has recognized the validity of the newly introduced Vietnamese passport after the Vietnamese authorities agreed to add information about the holder's place of birth, according to the German Embassy in Hanoi. Accordingly, Germany will begin issuing visas for Vietnamese holders of the new passport as long as it is added information about the place of birth on the observations page. In its announcement, the German Federal Foreign Office said it appreciated Vietnam's timely solution to this issue. The embassy said the move would facilitate Vietnamese citizens in Germany in processing residence permit applications and conducting other administrative formalities. The newly introduced passport of Vietnam. Photo: Xuan Ha Earlier, the German Embassy in Vietnam on July 27 informed that Vietnam’s new passports, whose issuance … [Read more...] about Germany accepts Vietnamese redesigned passport

The city is keen to avoid any Covid-19 impacts that could derail its plan for socio-economic recovery for this year. The Hanoi People's Committee has urged local agencies to remain vigilant against the Covid-19 pandemic and accelerate the disbursement of public funds, seen as a key task for socio-economic recovery for the rest of the year. Electronics production at Rhythm Precision Vietnam, Soc Son District, Hanoi. Photo: Pham Hung Among the key tasks, the city would focus on the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out by providing boosters for eligible people, including the completion of vaccination for children aged 5-12 before September 2022, noted the municipal People’s Committee in a directive. The city’s authorities reiterated public investment is a key task for economic development and considered pubic fund disbursement a key criterion to evaluate the performance of each agency, department, and unit by year-end, especially leaders and senior officials. “Efforts … [Read more...] about Hanoi boosts socio-economic growth, but remains vigilant against Covid-19

The city's authorities will continue focusing on boosting economic recovery while addressing the concerns of the business community. An agreement signing ceremony to support access to concessional loans between the Hanoi Investment Fund for Development, the city's commercial banks and the business community took place at a conference connecting stakeholders in Hanoi on 15 August. An overview of the signing ceremony. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn The municipal Department of Industry and Trade and the Investment Fund for Development also signed an agreement on cooperation and information exchange on the same day to promote the recovery of the city’s businesses in the post-pandemic period. Speaking at the conference, Acting Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said: “The conference is expected to facilitate the connection between local banks and businesses to support those who need  concessional loans.” She called on the … [Read more...] about Hanoi helps businesses get loans

With the expansion of the Covid-19 pandemic, foreign embassies in Hanoi recommended expats avoid leaving Vietnam. As the Covid-19 pandemic is expanding, foreign diplomatic representations in Vietnam have updated the situation either in their websites or Facebook pages, helped their citizens carry out administrative formalities to return home and warned them not to leave the Vietnam. The Biristh embassy in Vietnam told Hanoitimes via email that the embassy highly appreciated the Vietnamese government's response to Covid-19. “The system has been quick to identify and isolate cases. The WHO has commended the response,” the embassy wrote. The embassy has advised all British citizens in Vietnam to follow and update information about Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice. “We are providing consular assistance to the British people affected. We advise all British nationals in Vietnam to follow our travel advice, which is kept under constant review,” the embassy wrote. … [Read more...] about Foreign embassies in Vietnam issue travel advisory on Covid-19 complications

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan delivers the remark at the celebration ceremony of Singapore’s 57th National Day on August 15. (Photo: SGGP) Hoan delivered the remark at a ceremony to celebrate Singapore’s 57th National Day hosted by the Singaporean Consulate General in HCMC. Congratulating Singapore on its National Day, Hoan said he was impressed by its robust development over nearly six decades. Singapore is now one of the world’s most developed countries and a role model with a pioneering approach – “dare to dream, look ahead and seek new solutions and opportunities.” Built on the foundation of the flourishing relations between the two countries, HCMC-Singapore ties have produced good results, he said, noting that because of geographical proximity and cultural similarities, HCMC and Singapore boast great potential to supplement each other in various fields. According to the official, Singapore has been HCMC’s largest investor and second … [Read more...] about Singapore’s 57th National Day marked in HCMC

Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in-store shopping The new Law on Tax Administration which took effect in mid-2020 has added regulations on the responsibilities of relevant ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Bank of Vietnam in tax administration for e-commerce business activities. Plus, the Decree No. 126/2020 also details e-commerce business for individuals. Accordingly, if an organization does business with an individual, the individual does not directly declare tax, but the organization is responsible for declaring VAT on the entire revenue of business cooperation activities, regardless of the form of business cooperation results. At the same time, the organization declares and pays personal income tax on behalf of the individual. Accordingly, with this provision, local businesses which cooperate with a foreign party shall pay tax on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to tighten management, increase supervision to prevent tax loss

The lives of soldiers and islanders in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have changed a lot thanks to solar panels and wind turbines. Solar panels are installed in Truong Sa island district. (Photo: VNA) Solar and wind power is used widely in islands belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, said Colonel Le Dinh Hai, Deputy Head of Brigade 146 under Naval Region 4. Hai, who is also Chairman of the Truong Sa District People's Committee, said that the clean energy sources now could meet the daily needs of local residents for cooking, and powering TVs, radios and even electric fans at night. "Truong Sa is the first district in Vietnam lit up with clean energy," Hai said, adding that thanks to the stable energy source, activities on the island became much more convenient than before. Thai Minh Khai, a local resident living in Song Tu Tay Island, said his family had lived on the island for more than four … [Read more...] about Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago

The new Omicron BA-2.75 sub-variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Vietnam. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of Covid-19 cases has been on the rise again in Vietnam with around 2,000 infections per day. The country has also seen the appearance of new sub-variants, including BA-2.75. A man is given Covid-19 testing in Vietnam Sub-variant BA-2.75 was discovered in many countries in early July. Experts warned that this variant has mutations that could affect people’s immune system and be easily transmissible. The Ministry of Health has instructed cities and provinces nationwide to closely supervise the pandemic and frequently update the number of infected cases. Localities have to provide timely treatment for patients to avoid the risk of more serious conditions or death. Many cities and provinces have been slow in rolling out Covid-19 vaccination. The Ministry of Health has urged them to speed up the process to ensure disease prevention and … [Read more...] about Omicron sub-variant BA-2.75 found in Vietnam

In a group photo: Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh (6th from left) and Graham Stuart, Minister of State (Minister for Europe) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (4th from right) and Minister of State in the Cabinet Office Nigel Adams (5th from left). (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – A Party delegation, headed by Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh, paid a visit to the UK from August 10 – 15, aiming to fortify the countries’ strategic partnership, particularly in economy, trade, and investment. During the trip, the delegation met many UK officials, namely Graham Stuart, Minister of State (Minister for Europe) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans; Minister of State in the Cabinet Office Nigel Adams; Economic Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller; and General Secretary of the Communist … [Read more...] about Party officials visit UK for improved strategic partnership