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Profitable FDI businesses pay low taxes
The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector contribute a modest amount to the State budget although they enjoy many incentives and get high profits.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Poor facilities hinder implementation of new education program
New curricula for all subjects at the general education level have been announced. However, the success will still depend on the conditions of facilities.Keep reading ...
Nam Lich
Wealth inequality drags growth: experts
As the world faces a crisis in wealth distribution, some experts doubt if the accumulation of capital will encourage innovation and investment, but instead, lead to multiple tax burdens and increase the gap between rich and poor.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Vietnam lacks green spaces, suburbs expand to fill need
The face of urban areas is expected to see big changes in the future as Vietnamese consumers want more green spaces. Keep reading ...
Thanh Mai
Adjustment on medical expenses required
Although inpatient room costs have increased sharply, medical quality remains stagnant, according to the latest report by Việt Nam Social Insurance (VSI).Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Restructure economy to boost new firms: official
Favourable conditions are needed to increase the number of new businesses and startups in order to realise the target of 1 million enterprises by 2020, an official has said.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Remote areas lack mental health services: study
Mental health and psychosocial problems are widespread and increasing in Việt Nam, particularly among children and young people. Despite some progress, mental health services in Viet Nam remain largely inadequate.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Health authorities stay alert against flu
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent notice asking health departments to strengthen their measures against flu, with the number of flu patients rising.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Vietnam sees solar power construction boom as nation goes green
Numerous projects to build large solar power facilities are underway in Vietnam, as the country scrambles to make up for the anticipated power shortage due to the recent cancellation of nuclear power plant construction projects.Keep reading ...
ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA
Vietnam continues to develop coal-fired power despite environmental risks
Vietnam had a bumper year in attracting FDI (foreign direct investment) in 2017. The three coal-fired thermal power projects registered by Japanese investors had total capital of $7 billion. The projects – Van Phong I, Nghi Son II and Nam Dinh I – accounted for 40 ...
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