Local governments have become more transparent

Researchers surveyed 63 provinces and cities on two main pillars – budget transparency and civil participation – to evaluate localities’ efforts to fully disclose all relevant fiscal information in a timely and systematic manner.

Deputy PM Huệ receives Nike Vice Chairman

Speaking highly of Nike’s contributions to Việt Nam’s exports and growth, he stressed that besides successful business operation, Nike has made an incredible job improving social welfare and human resources training in the country.

Appeal trial held for former public security officers

The Hà Nội-based High-level People’s Court on June 10 opened a trial to look into appeals of Phan Văn Anh Vũ, also known as Vũ ‘Nhôm’, together with four former officers of the public security sector.

Court denies appeal in bank corruption case

An appeals court in HCM City on June 7 said there was sufficient evidence to uphold the previous sentence for Phan Văn Anh Vũ (also known as Vũ Nhôm), the former chairman of Bắc Nam 79 Construction Joint-Stock Company in Đà Nẵng, who was charged with causing a loss of VNĐ200 billion at Đông Á Bank (DAB) in HCM City.

UN peacekeeping missions affirm VN’s commitment to world peace

Việt Nam's nomination for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2020-21 term offered a great opportunity for the country to contribute to global peace and security, including the UN’s work, a former high-ranking diplomat has said.

Party and State leader instructs preparations for congresses

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyễn Phú Trọng has said the preparations and organization of Party congresses at all levels is one of the key tasks of the Party committees, organisations and members for the 13th National Party Congress.

Deputy PM addresses issues of public concern

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh made clear a number of issues of public concern during a Q&A session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on Thursday, including public investment disbursement, private economic sector development and corruption prevention and control.

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