From July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, the VAT rate will be reduced to 8% from 10% for goods and services specified in Clause 3, Article 9 of the Law on VAT No. 48/2024/QH15.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
At a tourism promotion event held in Paris on May 12, the final stop of Vietnam’s European roadshow across Italy, Switzerland, and France, officials highlighted that French travelers are increasingly seeking immersive, environmentally-friendly, and culturally enriching travel experiences. These preferences align closely with Vietnam’s tourism offerings.
The award-winning project by Professor Duc is a collection of studies titled “Research and Application of Advanced Three-Phase Composite Materials and Structures in Engineering.” This marks the culmination of over 30 years of dedicated research and real-world application by the professor.
Swiss travellers are known for their love of nature, environmental awareness, appreciation for local culture, and preference for meaningful and authentic experiences, characteristics that align perfectly with Vietnam’s tourism offerings.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has officially expanded the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list, adding four heritages from An Giang, Hanoi, and Lao Cai.
The exterior of the new carriages features a vibrant red colour scheme, inspired by the flamboyant flower (Delonix regia), the symbolic bloom of Hai Phong. The interiors have been modernised with elegant, high-end design elements that reflect the northern port city's rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Dr. Kobelev, born in 1938 in Ulyanovsk, was among the first Soviet scholars to specialise in Vietnam. As a former TASS correspondent during the war in Vietnam, he worked closely with Vietnamese institutions and later helped found Russia’s Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
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