Economic challenges hinder VN recovery
The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow by 4.8 per
cent during the second quarter of the year, lower than the previous
quarter.
Should rich people flaunt their wealth?
How rich she is!” is the common exclamation that most people had when
surfing the internet and confronted by the news that Ly Nha Ky, Viet
Nam’s former tourism ambassador, ordered a dress from Channel worth
nearly VND2 billion (US$100,000) and that she will be the sole owner of
the dress design.
Secondhand vehicle drivers flock to register ownership
Around 500 secondhand car owners registered ownership with the city
police on Monday – the first day that Circular 11 went into effect.
Historic diplomatic letter to Japan found
A highly significant and historic diplomatic letter from Viet Nam to
Japan written in 1591 is now on exhibition in Japan together with eight
other old letters.
Preferential import duty rates increase
On April 4, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No38/2013/TT-BTC
amending preferential import duty rates applicable to some commodities,…