Ex-lawmaker arrested for extortion in Thai Binh province

Ex-lawmaker arrested for extortion in Thai Binh province

The Thai Binh province police's investigation agency has arrested Luu Binh Nhuong, a former lawmaker and currently a vice head of the National Assembly’s Ombudsman Committee.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Legislator proposes probe into life insurance sector after customer complaints

Legislator proposes probe into life insurance sector after customer complaints

A parliament member wanted Vietnamese regulators to inspect the country’s life insurance industry following multiple customer complaints about deception.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese lawmakers say 'no' to VAT reduction for real estate, banking sectors

Vietnamese lawmakers say 'no' to VAT reduction for real estate, banking sectors

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Vietnam's legislative body, has disagreed with the government's proposal to reduce value added tax (VAT) for the banking, securities, real estate, and insurance sectors.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Parliament passes revised anti-money laundering law, calls for cryptocurrency regulations

Parliament passes revised anti-money laundering law, calls for cryptocurrency regulations

Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the country’s amended Law on Anti-Money Laundering Tuesday and required the government to promptly study regulations on cryptocurrencies and virtual assets.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7