WB: Business environment in Philippines improved

Ease of doing business in the Philippines improved over the past year, with the Southeast Asian country climbing 29 notches in World Bank's 'Doing Business 2020' report released on October 24.

Consistent policies key to drawing foreign investment: officials

The stability of the regulatory system is key to luring foreign investment into Vietnam and the rights and benefits of foreign investors must be assured even when policies are changed, officials and executives have said.

Architecture Law 2019

Before 2019, Vietnam had absolutely had no separate the law on the field of architecture. Regulations of laws related to architecture (architectural management, architectural practice) are scattered in different legal documents.

Highest anti-dumping tax rate imposed on Chinese aluminium products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to officially impose the highest rate of anti-dumping duties on aluminium products originating from 16 Chinese producers.

HCM City to identify trees best suited to urban areas

Ho Chi Minh City plans to conduct research and identify trees resilient to natural disasters and suited to the local soil.

Hanoi hosts 7th workshop on decentralised wastewater treatment in Asia

The seventh workshop on decentralised domestic wastewater treatment in Asia took place in Hanoi on September 24.

Vietnam Association of Building Materials organizes 7th National Delegation Congress

On September 21 in Hanoi, Vietnam Association of Building Materials solemnly celebrated the 35th anniversary of its founding and conducted the Seventh National Congress. Leader of Ministry of Construction, Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Sinh attended and the event.

Apartment buildings to have co-holders of maintenance fund

The Ministry of Construction's latest draft regulations on apartment building management and use stipulates that there should be three to five co-holders of the apartment maintenance fund.

Workshop consulting orientation of national technical standard in construction

On August 15, the Steering Committee of the Project 'Completing the system of standards and technical regulations for construction' held a workshop to get ideas on drafting the orientation of the national technical standards of construction. Deputy Minister of Construction Le Quang Hung chaired the workshop.

Foreign debts under Government's control: Deputy PM

The Government's foreign debts have been declining sharply and under the Government's control, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said while chairing a meeting with leaders of some ministries, sectors and the National Financial Supervisory Commission in Hanoi on August 9.

Employers and unions need to tackle workplace safety

Recognising the importance of workplace safety, more and more businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have begun to invest in modern equipment and increased budgets for labour safety programmes.

Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant inaugurated in Phu Yen

The Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant was inaugurated on June 25 in Hoa Hoi commune, Phu Hoa district, south central Phu Yen province.

Solar power plant inaugurated in Long An province

The BCG - CME Long An 1 solar power plant in Long An province has been inaugurated by the joint venture between the Bamboo Capital Group and the Vietnam-Oman Investment Fund.