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Update May, 23 2012 10:54:50
Food safety imperative to social stability
May, 21 2012 09:50:00
According to initial statistics from the Viet Nam Food Administration, between April and May this year there were 972 food-poisoning cases reported. Of those affected, 700 were hospitalised and four died.
Support targeted for struggling businesses
May, 14 2012 09:28:00
Support targeted for struggling businesses
The Government issued a decree last week on a support package worth VND29 trillion (US$1.38 billion) to help enterprises revitalise production. A number of measures including deferment of value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax cuts, along with land-use fee and business licence tax exemptions, will be applied to certain enterprises. Viet Nam News reporters talked to experts about the move.
Experts discuss overseas worker issues
April, 23 2012 10:29:04
Experts discuss overseas worker issues
Vietnamese guest workers have recently been stranded in Malaysia because their employers did not have the funds to extend their visas. Other guest workers have also been exploited by foreign companies. Viet Nam News reporters Thu Hien and Minh Thi discussed short and long-term measures to protect Vietnamese guest workers with senior experts.
Poorly maintained high-rises a fire risk
April, 16 2012 09:41:20
Poorly maintained high-rises a fire risk
High-rise buildings remain at risk of fire due to ongoing challenges in prevention and fighting. Most recently on Saturday, a fire occurred at a flat in a high-rise building in the Dinh Cong urban zone in Ha Noi, and fortunately there was no serious damage caused by the blaze. Viet Nam News reporter Khanh Van spoke with a range of people invoved with the issue.
Air pollution threatens national health
April, 09 2012 11:35:00
Air pollution threatens national health
According to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index released at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Viet Nam is one of the ten countries with the worst air pollution among 132 countries whose environments were surveyed in relation to effects on human health. Viet Nam News reporters Mai Linh and Bich Huong spoke with representatives from environmental management bodies and health experts.
Repairs at leaking dam create controversy
April, 02 2012 09:35:00
Repairs at leaking dam create controversy
The cause of the leakage at Song Tranh 2 Hydro-Power Plant, the biggest dam in central Viet Nam, remains a controversial issue. The accident catalysed a comprehensive examination of the country's hydro-power system. Tran Quynh Hoa reports for Viet Nam News.
Private investment urged for infrastructure
March, 26 2012 09:39:00
Private investment urged for infrastructure
The economic slowdown has caused Viet Nam to cut public investment, to look at more efficient uses of capital and to mobilise extra resources, especially in the private sector. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is being considered as an option. Viet Nam's management bodies and foreign entrepreneurs have joined in talks about PPP at the 9th Viet Nam-France Economic and Financial Forum, theViet Nam News reports.
Enterprises take heart from interest rate cut
March, 19 2012 09:32:00
Enterprises take heart from interest rate cut
Economic policy experts spoke with Viet Nam News reporters Hong Minh and Quynh Anh about the State Bank of Viet Nam's decision last week to lower the cap on deposit interest rates from 14 per cent to 13 per cent and the move's possible impacts on the economy.
Agencies agree on broadcasting rights
March, 08 2012 06:07:00
Agencies agree on broadcasting rights
The cost of broadcasting rights will be raised to VND10 billion (US$476,000) per year after a meeting between officials of the Audio Vision Global Company (AVG), Viet Nam Television (VTV) and the Viet Nam Television Corporation (VTC) yesterday in Ha Noi.
Consumer info vital to stabilising milk prices
March, 05 2012 10:57:47
Consumer info vital to stabilising milk prices
The Ministry of Finance has sent official letters to dairy firms registering price increases and relevant state offices in efforts to stabilise milk prices. According to letter 2078/BTC-QLG, since the start of the year, many milk firms have announced price hikes due to high production costs. A Viet Nam News reporter interviewed a Government official, a researcher and a consumer rights advocate on the issue.
Experts discuss rise in healthcare costs
February, 20 2012 09:56:04
Experts discuss rise in healthcare costs
After extended debate, the Government has approved the Ministry of Health's proposal to increase prices of 400 health services this year by up to five times their current rate. The cost of a hospital bed will rise from US$0.95 to $7.60. Viet Nam News reporters Thanh Hai and Thu Trang spoke to experts and industry insiders about the issue.
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