New directive issued to fight ‘black lending’

The Prime Minister has released a directive to fight loan sharks who are targeting vulnerable people.

Government cracks down on used machinery

Vietnam has banned imports of used machinery, equipment and production line technology aged more than 10 years.

New requirements on import of aquatic species

From April 25, traders may import endangered, precious and rare aquatic species on the list of aquatic species permitted for trading in Vietnam without import licenses, according to Government Decree 26 dated March 8.

National remote sensing development strategy gets green light

The nation targets to master remote sensing manufacturing technologies by 2030, according to a decision recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Long-awaited regulations on foreign-invested vocational education institutions enacted

On February 1, the Government issued Decree 15/2019/ND-CP enacting long-awaited regulations on foreign cooperation and investment in the field of vocational education.

Tourist transport service quality set to be improved

By 2025, 80 percent of major passenger transport infrastructure facilities will have modern equipment to provide more convenient services and ensure uninterrupted and safe passenger transportation to tourist sites.

Higher education to get boost

By 2025, Vietnam will have at least two universities among top 100 and 10 universities among top 400 universities in Asia, while four will be among the global top 1,000 universities, as ranked by prestigious rating firms.

PM sets deadline for state enterprise restructuring

The Prime Minister has recently urged the restructuring, renewal, equitization and state capital divestment of state-owned enterprises.

SBV set to rank local banks, credit institutions

The State Bank of Vietnam will rank credit institutions and foreign bank branches operating in the country in a move to ensure the safety of the banking system and protect legitimate rights of depositors.

Plan to enhance hospitality communications approved

With a view to renewing the methods and contents of, and stepping up the application of advanced technologies in, tourism information and communications, the Prime Minister on January 9 issued Decision 44/QD-TTg, approving the plan on enhancement of tourism communications.