PM orders recall of fugitive ex-state official’s rewards

The Prime Minister recently issued Decision 477/QĐ-TTg, which annuls previous Decision 48/QĐ-Ttg, issued in 2010, on awarding the PM’s certificate of merit to Trịnh Xuân Thanh, former state official found guilty of several wrongdoings.

NA meeting sees fiery debate on SME law

An hour-long war of words took place yesterday during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee, with two business support organisations trying to play a major role in a new law.

VN, Sri Lanka enhance co-operation

Việt Nam’s Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated determination to elevate the two countries’ relations to a new height for mutual benefits during their talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

Meeting discusses anti-corruption efforts

Permanent members of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption convened a meeting in Hà Nội yesterday under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, also head of the committee. 

Eight anti-corruption task forces to be formed

Eight task forces will be established to investigate corruption cases that have received public attention in 20 provinces and cities. The decision was adopted today by the Anti-Corruption Central Steering Committee, chaired by Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Sri Lanka’s PM begins Việt Nam visit

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife have begun an official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. 

President hails GE plans for VN

Việt Nam welcomes the US General Electric (GE) Group’s plan to expand its investments in energy, aviation, and medical equipment in Viet Nam, President Trần Đại Quang said yesterday.

Exploit border location, Kon Tum told

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng yesterday urged Kon Tum Province to capitalise on its border location and natural resources to grow faster and lift itself out of poverty.

Gia Lai requested to develop hi-tech agro-forestry

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has requested the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai to use its strengths to develop hi-tech agriculture and forestry along with the processing industry. 

HCM City and Osaka treasure closely-knit relationship

Politburo member and Secretary of HCM City’s Party Committee Đinh La Thăng in Thursday attended opening ceremony of “HCM City days in Osaka 2017” as part of working visit of HCM City’s high-ranking officials to Japan.

Việt Nam, Czech Republic eye enhanced co-operation

Chairwoman of Việt Nam’s National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka agreed that the two countries should enhance co-operation during their meeting in Prague on Wednesday.

Hương trial gets underway

A group of nine lawyers will defend Đoàn Thị Hương as the trial is due to take place on Thursday, said the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia.

Czech Republic a prioritised partner of Việt Nam: top legislator

Việt Nam attaches great importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central Eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic a prioritised partner. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân made the statement during talks with President of the Senate of the Czech Parliament Milan Stech in Prague on Wednesday. 

Việt Nam treasures ties with Czech Republic

Việt Nam attaches great importance to developing multifaceted co-operation with its traditional friends in Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, said National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân.

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