PM urges Laos to monitor impact of hydropower plants

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has proposed that the Lao National Mekong Committee continue working with Việt Nam to monitor the practical impact of hydropower plants on the trans-boundary river and protect its environment.

Top honor to Hải Dương Province

The Red River Delta province of Hải Dương held a ceremony on Saturday to mark 20 years of its re-establishment and received an Independence Order first class for its outstanding achievements. 

Núi Cốc Lake at heart of tourism plan

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has lauded the northern mountainous province of Thái Nguyên’s conditions for tourism development, particularly Núi Cốc Lake and the local tea culture. He spoke at a ceremony yesterday to announce a masterplan on developing the Núi Cốc Lake national tourist area.

Mineral law said 'unrealistic'

Experts debated last week whether the Law on Mineral Resources (LoMR) should be amended, with some arguing that several of its articles are unrealistic.

PM calls for concerted fight against drug abuse

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called for the involvement of the entire political system and the public in the fight against drug crimes, which have recently shown complicated developments.

Deputies discuss pay of State Audit head

The fifth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded yesterday with discussion about salaries for cadres and civil servants employed by the State Audit of Việt Nam (SAV), funding for constructions of SAV offices and the use of foreign funds.

VN, China Parties discuss corruption fight

General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has asked Vietnamese and Chinese party officials to share practical experiences in Party building and in combatting corruption.

PM urges vigilance by army to protect nation

The whole Brigade 242 staff should exercise perpetual vigilance, be well-prepared for fighting, and take control of any situations, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said in a visit to the Brigade yesterday on the 72th anniversary of Việt Nam People’s Army (December 22).

APEC national committee preps for 2017

The National Committee for Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum, which will be held in Việt Nam in 2017, convened its sixth plenary session yesterday.

 

President urges Army vigilance

Unexpected regional and international developments require Vietnamese citizens to stay united and determined--and to keep eyes open for ill intentions of hostile forces, President Trần Đại Quang said yesterday.

Việt Nam denounces German, Swiss attacks

Việt Nam expressed its condolences to the victims and families of the terror attacks in Germany and Switzerland and denounced the violence against innocent people, Lê Hải Bình, spokeman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said yesterday.

Việt Nam, Cambodia hope for consolidated ties

Top government leaders from Việt Nam and Cambodia have expressed their desire to cement and develop bilateral ties in the spirit of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, all-faceted and long-lasting co-operation”.

Fourth session of NA Standing Committee opens

The fourth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee began in Hà Nội yesterday and is expected to last four days. The first working day was taken up with the discussion of regulations on co-operation between the Supreme People’s Court and the Ministry of Defence on the organisation of military courts. 

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