New law hoped to tackle teacher shortage

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.

Quang Ninh is among the first localities nationwide to pilot the two-tier model, ahead of the full national roll-out scheduled for July 1.

The implementation results of socio-economic development plans in 2024 and the first months of 2025 are among issues under discussion on June 17.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Hong Xuan, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Vietnam–Southeast Asia Friendship Association described the event as a reflection of the enduring solidarity between the two nations and a shared commitment to a future of deeper, long-term cooperation within the ASEAN community.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son described Australia as one of Vietnam’s most trusted and important partners in the region, with high level of political trust and shared strategic vision on key issues.

Instead of relying solely on ticket revenues, investors may be granted rights to exploit land around railway stations and urban areas, thereby generating resources for reinvestment, accoding to the draft revised law.

The reforms included the NA’s resolution on the amendments and supplements to several articles of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the revised Law on Organisation of Local Government, and the ordinance amending and supplementing Article 10 of the Population Ordinance.

During the session, Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh, a deputy from the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, proposed that the drafting committee further specify support policies to further encourage and facilitate the participation of women in UN peacekeeping missions.

Discussions centred on appointments to the NA Ethnic Council and the NA Committee on Deputy Affairs, as well as personnel proposals to be submitted for consideration at the 15th NA’s ongoing ninth session.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel called on the Vietnamese community to comply strictly with local authorities’ safety regulations and guidance.

As of the morning of June 16, there have been no reports of Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in the recent waves of attacks and clashes between Israel and Iran.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam said he hopes that the Canberra administration will continue welcoming Vietnamese delegations for visits and working sessions, viewing such exchanges as vital for enhancing cooperation and understanding between the two nations.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

According to Jessep, shared values and multilateral cooperation have also significantly advanced the bilateral partnership.

Hanoi should be developed as a hub of innovation, finance, technology, and culture, imbued with Vietnam’s unique identity while deeply integrated into the global urban network, thus shaping the image of a green, smart, livable, and internationally attractive capital, said Party chief To Lam.

Venezuela considers Vietnam a successful model in agriculture and desires to cooperate with the country to elevate agriculture as a pillar of economic growth. Portuguesa also welcomes and stands ready to facilitate Vietnamese investment there.

As Vietnam and New Zealand are part of the Asia-Pacific region, “finding common ground is essential, as is being honest about the reasons for any points of difference”, said former New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam James Kember.

Resolution 66 requires a connection between “internal” and “external” forces, harnessing the strength of Vietnam’s own resources while remaining open to global knowledge.

The constitutional amendment resolution states that district-level administrative units nationwide will cease operations on July 1, 2025, while providing several transitional provisions.