National Assembly

Many types of media expected to have income tax halved

Many types of media expected to have income tax halved

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The Culture and Social Affairs Committee proposes a 10% tax rate for all types of media, down from the current 20%, to increase tax incentives and provide financial support when media agencies perform political tasks.
Call for ban on 'bong cuoi' to prevent youth harm

Call for ban on 'bong cuoi' to prevent youth harm

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Representative Pham Trong Nhan proposed banning "bong cuoi", citing N2O gas's rapid addictive properties, neurological damage, and its current unregulated status, which threatens youth health.
Proposal to issue electronic textbooks

Proposal to issue electronic textbooks

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Some delegates proposed developing electronic textbooks, lending devices to disadvantaged students, and controlling the abuse of reference books to achieve effective education.
Proposal to shorten Gia Binh airport construction time

Proposal to shorten Gia Binh airport construction time

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Many National Assembly delegates believe the 25-year timeline for the two phases of the Gia Binh airport project is too long and needs to be shortened to meet the development demands of the capital region and alleviate congestion at Noi Bai airport.