People’s Councils told to improve

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has asked People’s Councils to step up communications before, during and after each regular session  to attract people’s attention and have the resolutions implemented smoothly.

State Audit told to work harder to prevent losses

 Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged the State Audit Office of Việt Nam (SAV) to work harder to uncover those responsible for the misuse of State resources that trigger losses and waste of public assets.

Shark fins 'found at trade office'

The Vietnamese Embassy in Chile contacted the Chilean Foreign Minister on Monday requesting help in verifying media reports about shark fins being dried on the roof of the Vietnamese Trade Office in Chile.

Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-India Summit

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his wife, leading the Vietnamese delegation, left Hà Nội for India to take part in the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit as well as the celebration of India’s 69th Republic Day.

An Giang: Four jailed for anti-State propaganda

The An Giang provincial People’s Court on January 23 sent four men to jail for “conducting propaganda against the State of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam” under Clause 2 of Article 88 of the 2009 Penal Code.

Việt Nam, Mongolia look toward deeper relations

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân and her Mongolian counterpart Miyegombo Enkhbold have agreed to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation in politics and security-defence, towards further deepening bilateral ties.

Corruption fight to be sped up: Party chief

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has stated that the fight against corruption should be sped up with greater determination, perseverance and efficiency this year. 

Hà Nội Declaration passed at APPF 26 closing session

The Hà Nội Declaration of a New Vision for Asia –Pacific Parliamentary Partnership, along with 14 other resolutions and the APPF Joint Communique, were approved at the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum-26’s final plenary session in Hà Nội today.

APPF discuss framework to combat climate change

Participants at the 26th Asia Pacific Participants at the 26th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum on Saturday agreed that there is an urgent need for APPF members to establish a legal framework, institutions, policies and priorities for resources to respond to climate change, in line with international treaties, conventions, protocols and agreements.

Threat of nuclear war dominates Asia-Pacific forum

North Korea’s nuclear crisis dominated the opening session of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum 2018 as members revealed concerns about the threat of a global nuclear war if diplomatic efforts fail.
 

Party leader emphasises fight against corruption

Those entrusted with Party building duties must be brave to stand up to wrongdoings and to protect the right, have the determination to fight against group interests, factionalism, and self-interests, and are “resistant to influence of personal relations.”

Home affairs to boost personnel management

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to build a transparent mechanism for personnel recruitment to draw more talented people to work for State administrative bodies and ensure the supply of high quality public servants.

Regional countries talk maritime law

Government officials and scholars from 22 countries and international organisations gathered in the central coastal city of Nha Trang yesterday to kick off the first activity to implement the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial statement on cooperation among maritime law enforcement agencies.

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