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.

78 Vietnamese citizens safely evacuated from Israel, Iran

The embassies of Việt Nam in Israel and Iran have worked closely with local authorities and diplomatic missions of Việt Nam in Russia and Egypt to provide emergency evacuation for 78 Vietnamese citizens to leave Israel and Iran safely.

Military needs to enhance combat strengths in all domains: PM

The military successfully and safely conducted parades commemorating the 50th anniversary of national reunification and is currently preparing large-scale events for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

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