Vietnam to Reduce Gasoline and Electricity Prices, Impact on Citizens Assessed
Vietnam announced plans to reduce gasoline prices by lowering special consumption tax and cut average electricity prices by 2%. Amidst attention on the impact on citizens' lives, Hanoi is incorporating flooding, pollution, and congestion into its happiness index metrics, reflecting efforts to improve living conditions.
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