Politics & Laws

NA debate amendments to Enterprise Law

Continuing the fifth sitting of the 13th National Assembly, deputies on May 25 examined the draft amendments to the Enterprise Law, a proposal asking for NA approval of the State budget balance for 2011 and some other issues.

Japan forum highlights education co-operation

A special forum on Viet Nam-Japan educational co-operation has been held in Tokyo on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Nation backs maritime links with India: PM

The Government always backs collaboration between the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport and Indian Ministry of Shipping, especially in maritime and inland waterway projects, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said.

HCM City Party leader received Aussie, Indian guests

Viet Nam hopes Australian House of Representatives Speaker Anna Burke's ongoing visit will pave the way for Australian businesses to pour investment into the country.

NA makes new appointments

The National Assembly this morning has voted to approve the Prime Minister's request to switch Dinh Tien Dung from State Auditor to the new position of Minister of Finance.

Finance Minister to leave post after taking on new role

The National Assembly (NA) yesterday approved the Prime Minister's proposal to allow Vuong Dinh Hue to leave his post as Finance Minister in order to take on a new role.

VNA to improve regional coverage

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Steering Committees for the Northwestern, Central Highlands and Southwestern regions signed an agreement in Ha Noi yesterday pledging to work together more closely in providing extensive media coverage in the regions until 2016 and beyond.

Nation to work with Australia lawmakers

President Truong Tan Sang yesterday met visiting Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Anna Burke in Ha Noi, declaring that the Vietnamese Government will do its utmost to back the two legislative bodies to further co-operation.

Asian nations urge to form strong links to avoid conflict

The region and the world are facing swift and unpredictable changes and stronger integration between nations is required to withstand the resultant challenges, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has declared.

NA boosts ties with Australia

Viet Nam's National Assembly (NA) wants to expand dialogue with the Australian House of Representatives in all areas to share information, build trust and promote mutual understanding.

PM approves new policy to support underprivileged

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved new policies on providing residential and production land as well as ensuring clean water supplies for poor ethnic minorities and underprivileged households in disadvantaged areas during the 2013-15 period.

Law & Justice

Appeal trial held for eight defendants

The Supreme People's Court's Court of Appeal yesterday heard the cases of eight people previously convicted of "carrying out activities aimed at overthrowing the people's Government" pursuant to Clauses 1 and 2, Article 79 of the Penal Code.

Talking law

Circular finally issued to guide implementation of amended IP law

Law 36/2009/QH 12 dated June 29, 2009, amends and supplements a number of Articles of Law on Intellectual Property 2005 (Law on Intellectual Property) and provides some new amended regulations on establishment of industrial property rights...

Hightlight

Disabled speaker inspires audience

More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.

Crane accident leads to major power cut

A two-hour power failure caused by an incident on the 500kV north-south transmission line hindered road traffic in many southern provinces and HCM City yesterday afternoon.

Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals

Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD) is now at its peak, having infected a total of 796 children in HCM City in April, an increase of 127 per cent against the same period last year.

US steel producers make dumping claim

After welded steel pipes and steel wire garment hangers, now welded stainless pressure pipe from Viet Nam continue to face charges of dumping in the US.