Politics & Laws

Da Nang to host ASEAN meeting on crime

Viet Nam will host the 13th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime, to be held in central Da Nang City from tomorrow until Saturday.

Russians talk up trade in Far East

President Truong Tan Sang greeted visiting Russian Minister for Far East Development V. I. Ishaev in Ha Noi yesterday, expressing the country's support for Vietnamese companies investing in the Far East.

US offers to help fight emerging epidemics

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has said her country is committed to working with Viet Nam to combat emerging epidemics, especially infectious diseases, and to promote the transfer of technology to fight HIV/AIDS.

Land law under spotlight

National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the many issues surrounding the land acquisition process in Viet Nam, as proposed amendments to the country's Land Law came under the spotlight.

Viet Nam in talks with the Vatican

The Viet Nam–Vatican Joint Working Group convened its fourth round of meetings at the Vatican last week, as part of an agreement reached at the previous round of meetings in Ha Noi in February last year.

Deputy PM answers questions on economic growth and restructuring

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has declared that economic restructuring, especially of State groups and the banking system, has led to positive results for Viet Nam.

President Sang due to embark on landmark visit to China

President Truong Tan Sang would pay an official visit to China from June 19 to 21 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.

Viet Nam calls for peace and stability across East Sea

The maintenance of peace, security and co-operation for sustainable use and development of the East Sea on the basis of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is of exceptional importance to coastal states.

Culture minister in the hot seat over nation's flagging tourism reputation

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh received a huge number of questions focused on improving the reputation of Viet Nam's tourism sector to keep pace with other countries in the region during the 13th National Assembly's Q&A session yesterday morning.

President greets 21 new Vietnamese ambassadors

President Truong Tan Sang yesterday officiated the appointment of 21 new Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of Viet Nam's consular offices for the 2013-16 period.

PM Dung asks UK to support EU trade talks

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday expressed his hope that the UK would continue supporting Viet Nam's free trade negotiations with the EU.

Law & Justice

Land law under spotlight

National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the many issues surrounding the land acquisition process in Viet Nam, as proposed amendments to the country's Land Law came under the spotlight.

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

Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright