Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang held a meeting with Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative (USTR) for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Sarah Elleman, within the framework of Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s recent working visit to the US.
Vietnam currently applies unilateral visa exemption for 13 countries, which are key tourist areas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said at the Q&A session of the 31st National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held on March 18 in Hanoi.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 16 urged the plan on building at least 1 million social housing units for low-income earners and industrial workers in the 2021 - 2030 period to be implemented quickly and effectively.
After five years of implementation, the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme has brought practical economic benefits and sustainable income to people in rural areas, establishing itself as an important resource in the building of new-style rural areas.
