Politics & Laws

Socio-economic plan discussed by officials

National Assembly deputies reviewed the country's socio-economic development plans and the 2012 State budget while also reviewing socio-economic development during the first months of 2013.

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.

Viet Nam values Russian friendship

The armed forces and people of Viet Nam have always attached importance to traditional friendship and co-operation with their Russian counterparts over the past years, a senior defence official said.

VN hopes to lift S Korea ties

Viet Nam always attaches importance to promoting friendship and all-round co-operation with South Korea, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh.

US appreciates repatriation work

The US appreciated the goodwill and close and effective co-operation of the Vietnamese Government and people in searching for the remains of US servicemen who died during the American War in Viet Nam.

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.

Australian Speaker begins Viet Nam visit

The Speaker of the Australian Parliament, Anna Burke, starts her three-day official visit to Viet Nam today at the invitation of the Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman, Nguyen Sinh Hung.

Viet Nam aims to learn from Japan's development

A senior official of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) has stressed the importance of learning from Japan's wealth of experience, especially in high-quality human resources training.

Viet Nam-France relations edge closer

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday hailed Viet Nam's valued relationship with France and declared that the two nations are making efforts to develop their ties to the strategic partnership level in 2013.

NA debates draft anti-terrorism law

National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the draft Anti-terrorism Law, debating international co-operation in this area and measures such as the establishment and operation of the steering committees of anti-terrorism.

Search for soldiers discussed with US

Senior Lieutenant General and Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh yesterday met with W M Winfield, US deputy assistant Secretary of Defence for Prisoner of War and Missing Personnel, to discuss the search for the remains of soldiers killed during the American War.

Law & Justice

Da Nang police smash drug trafficking ring

The central city's Counter Narcotics Police Force have busted an inter-provincial drug trafficking and trade ring, seizing six drug smugglers.

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

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage