PM departs for expanded BRICS Summit in Brazil

This visit marks the first time Việt Nam is participating in a BRICS Summit as a partner country, underscoring the country’s role, aspirations and responsible contributions to multilateral mechanisms.

Why is the death penalty being scaled back?

In its most sweeping criminal justice reform to date, Việt Nam has cut the number of death-eligible crimes from 18 to 10. The move, which takes effect in July, removes capital punishment from major offences including bribery, embezzlement, and espionage.

Việt Nam sets two-tier local government system

This marks the first time in the history of administrative reform that Việt Nam has carried out a large-scale restructuring, reducing intermediate layers and forming a leaner, stronger and more effective administrative apparatus towards better serving the people.

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