Anti-corruption and transparency initiative help VN achieve SDGs

Việt Nam is committed to Open Government Partnership (OPG) as part of its efforts to fight corruption and promote transparency and government accountability, said participants at a conference held in Hà Nôi on May 17 on a study about implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Việt Nam and OPG.

Việt Nam, Cambodia boost partnerships in various fields

The 16th meeting of the Việt Nam-Cambodia Joint Committee on Economic, Cultural and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Hà Nội on May 17, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn

VN concerned over violence in Gaza

Việt Nam is concerned about escalating tension and violence in the Gaza Strip over recent days, which killed and injured many Palestinians, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said at a regular press briefing on May 17.

PM: Efforts to assist people affected by Formosa incident pay off

Efforts to stabilise lives, production and businesses in the central provinces affected by the Formosa-related marine environmental incident have paid off, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a national conference in Quảng Trị Province on May 17.

13 planning laws to be amended

National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday agreed to introduce the draft law on amendments of 13 laws that have planning-relating regulations to agenda of coming National Assembly plenary meeting.

President Hồ’s teachings are key to the force

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the entire People’s Public Security force to be well aware that following late President Hồ Chí Minh’s teachings is a key political task of each of its units and officers.

Việt Nam, Lao armies to tie up

Việt Nam and Laos should step up joint activities between their armies and security forces to maintain peace, security, order and friendship along the border as the two share a long borderline which mainly traverses mountainous and disadvantaged areas.

E-Government pushes reform: PM

The use of e-Government would help fight corruption, push administrative reform and improve the investment environment, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.
 

PM pledges to support Belgian businesses

The Vietnamese Government supports and creates the best possible conditions for Belgian businesses and investors, including those from the Flanders region, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has affirmed.

Đinh La Thăng’s 13-year sentence upheld

The High-level People’s Court in Hà Nội upheld the 13-year jail sentence for Đinh La Thăng, former Chairman of the Member Council of the Việt Nam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) during an appeal court on Monday.

Vietnam condemns terror attacks in Indonesia

Việt Nam strongly condemns the recent terror attacks in Surabaya city of Indonesia, including inhuman attacks at three churches in the early morning of May 13 that left many civilians dead and injured, said the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng. 

Việt Nam hopes for enhanced co-operation with Brazil

Việt Nam treasures the increasing role of Brazil in the international arena and wishes to further promote comprehensive co-operation with the country, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh. 

Voters satisfied with anti-corruption outcomes

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng on Sunday met with voters in Hà Nội’s Ba Đình, Tây Hồ and Hoàn Kiếm districts to inform them about the planned agenda of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth session and listen to their opinions on a number of issues.

Party Central Committee concludes 7th session

The seventh plenary session of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) concluded in Hà Nội on Saturday, completing all the agenda contents, focusing on key personnel building, wage reform and renewal of social insurance policies, after six working days.

Calls to reform social security policy

Members of the 12th-tenure Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee (CPVCC) yesterday agreed that there’s a need to reform the social security policy.

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