Corruption report exposes bribery

Bribery in the form of giving Government officials gifts is getting more and more complicated and artful, with recipients only giving back the gifts if they’re caught, head of the National Assembly’s Legal Committee Lê Thị Nga told a session devoted to the Government’s report on anti-corruption measures.

VN leaders welcome China’s senior official

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân hailed the progress made in Việt Nam-China co-operation while receiving Liu Yunshan, Secretary of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday.

Belgium leaders treasure ties with Việt Nam

Belgian leaders told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ that they attach importance to the relationship between the two countries as well as Việt Nam’s important position in EU-ASEAN ties.

VN, Laos clarify border to strengthen ties

The stability and development of Việt Nam – Laos border areas will contribute to strengthening solidarity between the two countries’ people and boosting social, economic and cultural development in border localities, said Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung.

NASC urges passing planning law

If the Law on Planning is not passed during the next session of the National Assembly (NA), many opportunities would be missed, as the law relates to the establishment of a planning strategy for the next five years, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said at a meeting yesterday.

Đà Nẵng People’s Council member responsible for violations: report

Chairman of the Đà Nẵng People’s Council and Party Central Committee member, Nguyễn Xuân Anh, has been found to ‘hold the main responsibility’ for multiple violations by the People’s Council Standing Committee during the 2015-20 tenure, the Central Inspection Commission said yesterday in a report following a four-day meeting.

Việt Nam treasures ties with China: Party chief

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has assured Liu Yunshan, Politburo Standing Committee member and Secretary of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, that Việt Nam attaches importance to ties with China.

Deputy Prime Minister meets EU leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ and Vice President of the European Commission Jyrki Katainen have agreed to facilitate all-level visits, particularly the visit to Việt Nam by President of the European Council Donald Tusk.

VN concerned over DPRK missile

Việt Nam is deeply concerned about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of a ballistic missile over Japan’s airspace on September 15, which seriously violated relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and increased tension in the region, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng said.

Deputy PM meets WTO leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ had working sessions with World Trade Organisation (WTO) leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday, aiming to garner more support for the country’s global economic integration efforts.

VN proposes measures to improve AIPA

Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tòng Thị Phóng suggested measures to promote the role of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) at the first plenary session of the 38th AIPA General Assembly (AIPA-38) which opened in Manila, the Philippines, on Saturday.

Complaints down, issues remain: NASC

The number of complaints and denunciations since the end of 2016 has declined, but there have been more complicated cases involving larger numbers of people, according to a Government report on the settlement of complaints and denunciations in 2017.

EP, VN strive for EVFTA ratification in next nine months

The European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) and the Vietnamese Government have agreed that they have to make concerted efforts for the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in the next eight or nine months.

Legal aid to rise

More people will receive legal aid following changes to the Law on Legal Assistance.

Việt Nam wants foreign investors for SOE equitisation: PM

Việt Nam is stepping up the equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SOE) and wants foreign investors to get involved in the process, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on Thursday. He made the remark at a reception for foreign investors.

PM, Japan minister agree on energy cooperation

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc assured visiting Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko that the Vietnamese Government offers all possible support to Japanese investors in Việt Nam.

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