Vietnam approves a list of countries applicable for e-visa

From the beginning of July, residents from a number of countries worldwide will be allowed to enter Vietnam using e-visas. The Government also revealed a list of border gates and airports that will accept electronic entry.

NA deputies discuss land use tax exemption

National Assembly deputies continued discussing the development of agricultural production in the morning working session on May 25 with a focus on the draft resolution on agricultural land use tax exemptions.

NA deputies discuss Law on Residency

Members of the National Assembly on Saturday had an online discussion on the piloting of the urban administration model in Da Nang, and a report on the revised law on residence.

Law, ordinance making programs to be scrutinized on May 22

The law and ordinance making programs for 2020 and 2021 will be under discussion on May 22, forming part of the third day of the 14th National Assembly’s ninth session.

Proposal for ratification of EVIPA submitted to NA

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presented a proposal from the State President to the National Assembly for ratifying the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, at the ninth session of the 14th NA in Hanoi on May 20.

National Assembly commences ninth session

The 14th-tenure National Assembly opened the ninth session in Hanoi on May 20 morning.

PM attends online meeting of 73rd World Health Assembly

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the 73rd World Health Assembly which was held in the form of video conference on May 18-19 at the invitation of General Director of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Foreigners stuck in country due to COVID-19 can stay until June 30

Foreigners entering the country under visa waiver programs, e-visas or tourism visas after March 1 will be automatically given stay permit extension until June 30 free of charge.

Domestic enterprises need protection from takeovers: experts

Vietnamese businesses reeling under financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic have become vulnerable to foreign takeovers and need the Government’s support, according to experts.

Ministry moves to beef up production, exports

Vietnam has boosted exports to new markets over the last couple of months as part of solutions to tackle production and business difficulties and promote overseas shipments amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has said.