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In the context of tax-refund sectors, export activities dominated, claiming the lion’s share. A notable 3,423 refund decisions were issued by the Tax Department for exporters, totaling 26.16 trillion VND in refunds. This impressive figure accounts for a substantial 89% of the overall refunded amount. An individual meticulously completes tax refund procedures at the Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department, as captured in this photograph by Nguyen Anh. A significant surge in tax refunds was witnessed in investment projects, marking a 139% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. A total of 159 refund decisions were granted, resulting in refunds amounting to 2.92 trillion VND. For scenarios eligible for “refund first, audit later,” the Tax Department refunded 17.32 trillion VND to taxpayers. This accounts for 59% of the total refunded amount, indicating a favorable rise compared to 2024. In cases necessitating pre-refund audits, typically involving first-time refun...

Nguyen Huynh Nhu, an 18-year-old student, is one of many with an eye on the future. Before even boarding the plane to Australia, she invested two months of her time in barista training at The Lovely Cup O’ Coffee in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Thanh District. This proactive step was taken in preparation for her hospitality course at Le Cordon Bleu, Australia. Nhu’s research revealed that being a barista in Australia offers a stable income and flexible work hours, ideal for students juggling studies and part-time work. But she also understood that it required more than just coffee-making skills. “It requires good communication skills, an understanding of customer needs, and the ability to work under pressure,” she shared with *Tuoi Tre News*. Australian customers, she learned, prioritize coffee quality and service, so she wanted to ensure she was thoroughly prepared. By getting trained beforehand, Nhu hoped to gain a better grasp of the coffee culture and boost her confidence in her job s...

While Vietnam has made strides in sports in recent years, its performance at major events like the Olympics and Asian Games remains modest. At the Olympics, Vietnam’s results have been inconsistent and on a downward trajectory. For instance, at the 2012 London Olympics, 18 Vietnamese athletes qualified, and the country took home one bronze medal in weightlifting. In contrast, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, 23 athletes participated, winning one gold and one silver medal in shooting, thanks to the impressive performance of Hoang Xuan Vinh. However, this success did not continue at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics or the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, with Vietnam sending fewer athletes and failing to secure any medals. The nation’s performance at the Asian Games followed a similar pattern, with a gradual decline in gold medals from 2014 to 2022 (held in 2023 due to COVID-19). Vietnamese shooters perfect their aim during a training session. Photo: Hoang Tung / Tuoi Tre Despite consistent...

On scheduled days, be it sunshine or rain, each member of the group is in charge of a specific task. Those who can swim are responsible for diving into the ocean to pick up trash, while others collect garbage on the shore. Apart from the beach cleanup, these volunteers also climb to the top of Tien Son Mountain, which is a popular destination for tourists to take photos on the pearl island, to keep it clean. Garbage lies scattered on a beach on Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam. The beach and mountain cleanup drives are aimed at spreading the message of environmental protection to locals and visitors. The group members, equipped with scuba gear, tongs and bags, collect waste on beaches and underwater three times a month. Due to the dangerous, rough, and slippery path to the Tien Son mountain peak, nearly 500 meters above sea level, these young people only lead cleanup groups there on sunny days. Nguyen Minh Duc, a native of Phu Quoc...

Located about 20 km from the center of Dalat to the Southeast, Cau Dat – Cloud hunting “paradise” (The Panaroma café) is an indispensable destination for nature lovers. This place is called “Old Dalat” with its majestic natural scenery and fresh atmosphere. Known as the “Paradise” of hunting clouds in Cau Dat, with the dense weather (always 2 to 3 degrees colder than the center), the region is not just a mesmerizing picture of dawn weaving through the vast tea hills, but it is also an endless scene of fluffy, thick white clouds floating in the sky just outside your window. It will make you fall in love at the first sight. Photo: CAND In order to admire the gorgeous beauty of Cau Dat – cloud hunting “paradise,” tourists will have to start their trips early at 4 am. After 30 minutes of driving on the winding pathways under the poetic shades of the tall pine trees and enjoying the fresh atmosphere, this “paradise” slowly appears in front of you. With the mission of embellish...

This year’s edition, titled ‘Land, Rivers, and Mountains Create a Strip – Hope for Victory’ is one of Vietnam’s largest cycling tourneys. The race is set to bring together the country’s strongest teams, including Ho Chi Minh-Vinama, Loc Troi Group, Dong Thap Domesco Pharmaceuticals, Military Zone 7, Hanoi, Kenda Dong Nai, and Binh Minh Binh Duong Plastics. The race will start at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on April 2, stretch to the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, and finish in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30. Among these stages, the fourth is set to span 197.4 kilometers from Vinh City in the north-central province of Nghe An to Dong Hoi City in the north-central province of Quang Binh, making it the longest stage of the tourney. The stages across Gia Lai and Dak Lak’s Buon Ma Thuot City in the Central Highlands region, which boasts much potential for tourism due to various stunning landscapes and unique cultural features, will become the highlight of the race.  A pictur...

The conclusion of the event saw 35 contestants compete in the talent show, Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress), and evening gown competition. The top five featured contestants from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, with the chosen group entering the Q&A segment. The first and second runners-up spots went to Pham Thi Ngoc Thanh and Do Anh Sa of Vietnam. Other Southeast Asian contestants from Laos, the Philippines, and Myanmar won sub-titles, including Miss Media, Miss Fashion, and Miss Sports. This year marks the first edition of the pageant, which is being organised by the Da Nang administration in collaboration with the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations and embassies of numerous Southeast Asian countries. The purpose of the contest is to consolidate solidarity and friendship among member states throughout Southeast Asia, as well as encouraging female businesswomen to contribute to the socio-economic development of the region as a whole. Launched six months ago,...

Hai Duong is a well–off the land with charming nature – landscapes and beautiful sites such as Con Son and Kiep Bac temple which is known by many people. Con Son called Hun Mountain, high nearly up to 200 meters and 1 kilometer in length. Con Son Peak has more than 900 levels of stone arranged meanderingly across and pine – hill whispered soft and show and windy. On top was remaining a relic of ancient architecture with the shape of a Cong located in an even and flat area. Tree Hill rolls four sides, to head forwards northeastern in the distance, elbow across the verdant valleys and quiet and gentle villages, you will be in Kiep Bac – a famous historical monument. Photo: VOV With a dense system of rivers connecting villages, fields, and nearly 7,000 hectares of fruit trees, Thanh Ha district (Hai Duong province) is known as the “miniature Mekong River Delta” of the Eastern land. Coming to Thanh Ha in the ripe lychee season, visitors will have a chance to ride on a boat a...

According to Nguyen Phuong Nga, Brazil, and Vietnam has traditional, longstanding cooperation and friendship. President Ho Chi Minh spent several years in Rio de Janeiro (a city in Brazil) on his journey to find a method to liberate the country. In 2022, Pedro De Oliveira, a Brazilian who wrote the book: “Ho Chi Minh: Life and Career of the Leader of Vietnam’s national liberation” won the highest prize in the 8th National Awards for External Relations. Brazil is an important partner of Vietnam in the Latin American region. The two support each other in multilateral forums. With the fruitful foundation of the two countries’ friendship, Nguyen Phuong Nga believes that the relations have potential to develop. VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga (right) talks with Marco Farani, Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam at the meeting (Photo: Thu Ha). Ambassador Marco Farani expressed his delight at the positive cooperation results that the two countries have achieved. The Ambassador said...