Việt Nam pushes for more effective UNSC operations

UN member states broadly stressed the need to sharpen the UNSC’s effectiveness, preserve its ability to act, and uphold its role while underscoring the importance of consultation, consensus and accountability of all members, particularly among the permanent members.

Amendments to bills aim to close loopholes in criminal laws

The amendments to the Penal Code focus on four major areas - revising and supplementing provisions on offences and penalties; revising provisions on grounds for exclusion, postponement and exemption from criminal liability and the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution; and ensuring consistency, feasibility and sound legislative drafting.

Laws discussed towards goal of housing for all

The State will play an enabling role through institutions, policies, planning, and financial and credit instruments, so that the market can develop in a healthy and transparent manner and attract businesses to participate at reasonable profit levels.

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