Curbing construction violations in an expanding city
Lê Văn Dục, director of the Hà Nội Department of Construction, talks to the Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper on the measures to tackle construction violations in the city
High tech agriculture co-ops are given top priority
Ma Quang Trung, former director of the Rural Economics Co-operative and Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks to Nông thôn Ngày nay (Countryside Today) newspaper on the development of high tech agriculture co-operatives in Việt Nam
Death threats unable to stop journalists form reporting
Two journalists received death threats earlier this week for reporting on an alleged parking racket at Long Biên market, the biggest wholesale market in Hà Nội.
Multi-level marketing is under strict managment
Nguyễn Thanh Hải, deputy director of the Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade, speaks to the Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper on his department’s resolve to monitor closely the multi-level marketing activities in the city
No place for violence against flight attendants
Tô Tử Hùng, deputy director of the Department of Aviation Security under the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam, talks to Vietnam News Agency on the vigilance and good work of security forces at Vietnamese airports
Labour safety needs more proper investment
Hà Tất Thắng, director general of the Department of Labour Safety, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs talks to the Nhân Dân (The People) monthly edition on suggested solutions to prevent accidents in working places.
Illegal sand exploitation to be strictly punished
Lại Hồng Thanh, deputy director of the Việt Nam General Department of Geology and Mineral, speaks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about measures to manage the exploitation of sand and pebbles from river beds.
We have been slapped. How do we turn the other cheek?
One year go, to this day, I was shivering in fury, agony and disbelief as I wrote an editorial about three kindergarten caregivers slapping the faces of 3-5 years old toddlers, even throwing them up in the air in anger.
New Law on Animal Husbandry promises progress
Phùng Đức Tiến, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, talks to Nông Thông Ngày Nay (Countryside Today) newspaper on the role played by enterprises in the development of animal husbandry
Techfest 2018 to open more opportunities for innovative start-up ideas
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Trần Văn Tùng talks to Việt Nam News reporter Hồng Minh ahead of the national start-up event Techfest 2018, which starts today and will run until December 1 in the central city of Đà Nẵng.
All activities in the sea must be strictly controlled
Professor Dr. Nguyễn Tác An, Vice President of the Association of Science and Technology on Việt Nam Sea speaks to the website Tài Nguyên & Môi Trường (Natural Resources and Environment) on the need to have tight control on the dredging of sewage sludge activities in the sea bed
Quota to be issued on fisheries exploitation
Trần Đình Luận, deputy director general of the Directorate of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Agriculture, speaks to Nông thôn Ngày nay (Countryside Today) newspaper on the need for a sustainable fishing industry.
Việt Nam-China border defence relation gets better by time
Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyễn Chí Vịnh talks to the Vietnam News Agency about the success of the fifth Việt Nam-China border defence friendship exchange, which took place recently.
Why does renovation of old living quarters proceed so slowly?
Trần Ngọc Hùng, chairman of the Việt Nam Construction Association, speaks to Việt Nam News Agency about key reasons for the delays in the renovation of old living quarters in Hà Nội.
Extending Việt Nam’s Academic Achievements into Tertiary Education
Vietnamese students and parents are celebrating Teachers’ Day, November 20, to hail the deeds of the teachers who are shaping the future generation of the country. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate Việt Nam’s educational achievement and to consider the future.
Hà Nội gears up for less traffic congestion
Vũ Văn Viện, director general of the Hà Nội Department of Transport, talks to Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper on the drafting of the Proposal to collect fees from motor vehicles on some Hà Nội streets
Time for the nation to pull up their pants and deal with the toilet problem
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates delivered a rousing presentation on the revolution of toilets in China last week, but the thing that grabbed international headlines was the props he used to drive the point home: a clear canister of human excrement.
Buget collection still a sticky wicket
Võ Thành Hưng, director general of the State Budget Department under the Ministry of Finance, speaks to the Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper about challenges tax offices face working with State-owned enterprises, foreign firms and private entities.
Vietnam’s Grand Prix must be financially sustainable
It will be some time before 2020 when the checkered flags are raised in the capital city of Việt Nam. As exciting as it may seem, it will require many cool heads working together to ensure the sporting event is a success and more importantly, a sustainable one in the future.
High-rise buildings block sea view in Nha Trang
Nguyễn Văn Lộc, President of the Khánh Hòa Architects’ Association tells Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that seafront tall buildings have become a nuisance to locals in Nha Trang
