Vietnam to stop foreigners acquiring land through local proxies

The government will crack down on locals acting as proxies for foreigners to buy land, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung says.

Vietnam to end plastic scrap imports from 2025

Vietnam will not import plastic scrap from 2025 and will deal with the scrap consignments stuck at ports, the government has said.

Deputy PM wants Long Thanh airport construction to begin next year

Construction of Long Thanh International Airport should begin next year with private funding prioritized, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung has said.

February 13, 2019 | 11:36 am GMT+7

Coal remains indispensable to Vietnam power needs: Deputy PM

Vietnam has no alternative energy source in the medium term to replace coal for power generation, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said.

December 13, 2018 | 02:34 pm GMT+7

Vietnam’s GDP growth to slow after record performance in Q1: Deputy PM

The government is concerned about lack of breakthrough factors to further boost the economy.

May 21, 2018 | 06:00 pm GMT+7

Vietnam's deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory

Wearing a red t-shirt and waving the national flag, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam joined the crowds to celebrate the historic win.

January 24, 2018 | 10:21 am GMT+7

Deputy PM requests corruption probe into Formosa's licensing

Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on July 1 has ordered a probe into the evaluation and approval process of Formosa Ha Tinh Steel – the culprit responsible for the mass fish deaths in central Vietnam.

July 02, 2016 | 01:19 pm GMT+7