Vietnam media in headlines – July 22

NA Chairman departs for Senegal, Morocco and global parliamentary summit in Switzerland

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man today [July 22] departed Hanoi with his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga and a high-level Vietnamese delegation for official visits to Senegal and Morocco. He will also attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and conduct bilateral activities in Switzerland.

(Source: Government portal)

Toddler revived after drowning thanks to advanced resuscitation technique

Deputy Director of Hue Central Hospital Hoang Thi Lan Huong on July 22 announced the successful discharge of a two-year-old patient, N.T.T.M., from Loc An commune, Hue, following nearly two weeks of intensive treatment after experiencing cardiac arrest due to drowning at home. The child’s remarkable recovery was made possible by timely intervention and the use of targeted temperature management, an advanced resuscitation technique currently employed in leading intensive care units worldwide.

(Source: Bao Tin Tuc)

Finance Ministry proposes 20% annual capital gains tax on securities trading

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a 20% tax on annual capital gains from securities transactions made by resident individuals, as part of the draft amended Personal Income Tax Law. These gains would be determined by deducting the purchase price and related expenses from the selling price within the tax year.

(Source: VnExpress)

Racing against time to respond to Typhoon Wipha

As Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3) develops with increasing complexity, affected localities are implementing the most urgent and decisive measures to protect lives and property. At the same time, they are actively preparing for quick recovery efforts to ensure continuity of services and minimize disruptions before, during, and after the storm.

(Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh: No tolerance for bureaucratic arrogance 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 21 visited My Hiep Commune in Dong Thap Province to inspect the organization of local administrative units, the operation of the two-tier local government model, and the performance of public service centers serving residents and businesses.

(Source: Quan Doi Nhan dan Newspaper)

7-Eleven and GS25 head north to challenge Circle K in Hanoi

Hanoi is emerging as the next battleground for convenience store chains, with Japanese giant 7-Eleven entering the market to compete directly with newcomer GS25 and market leader Circle K.

(Source: Znews)

Trucking bees 1,500km to safety ahead of Typhoon Wipha

Along the Binh Minh 3 dyke in Kim Dong Commune, Ninh Binh Province, beekeepers on July 21 rushed to load their hives onto trucks bound for Dong Nai Province, 1,500 kilometers away, to protect their bees ahead of Typhoon Wipha’s landfall.

(Source: Vietnamnet)