VN co-operates on fugitive’s arrest

Việt Nam is co-operating with international bodies on the case of Trịnh Xuân Thanh, who has been issued with an international arrest warrant over massive US$147 million losses incurred by a company he once chaired, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokeman Lê Hải Bình said yesterday.

Corruption fight far from won: NA

The abuse of appointment procedures to promote officials who lack practical experience needs to be resolved, the National Assembly Standing Committee said yesterday.

VN wants to boost ties with Netherlands, Azerbaijan: President

Việt Nam wishes to boost its multi-faceted cooperation with the Netherlands, considering this an example of its dynamic and effective relations with a European nation, President Trần Đại Quang stated while hosting Dutch Ambassador Nienke Trooster yesterday.

Politburo appoints Police Party Central Committee

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Việt Nam appointed the Central Committee of the Police's Party for the 2015-2020 tenure, naming Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng among them.

NA deputies discuss State compensation

The Law on State Compensation Liability should clarify damages and determine the level of compensation while simplifying procedures and shorten the time of resolution.

PM works with Cà Mau and Bạc Liêu authorities

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the southernmost province of Cà Mau to devise effective measures for comprehensive reform to make the locality rise strongly in the Mekong Delta region.

VGCL urged to look ahead to trade deals

Chairman of the Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyễn Thiện Nhân has urged the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) to improve its quality and role to better protect the interest of workers ahead of pressure from new free trade agreements.

 

PM welcomes WHO regional director

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has proposed the World Health Organisation (WHO) increase technical and financial assistance for Việt Nam, particularly in building healthcare policies and in the preparation and adaptation to public health issues.

NA Vice Chair hosts Czech senator

National Assembly Vice Chairman Uông Chu Lưu has asked the Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the Czech Republic’s Senate to work closely with the Vietnamese NA’s Law Committee to continue building cooperation programmes in law-building and supervision.

Legislators mull tourism, religion laws

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday discussed the revised Tourism Law which forms the legal basis for the sector to improve its competitiveness and create conditions for its development into a spearhead economic sector.

PM urges more Hải Phòng growth

Hải Phòng city, which is at an important location in the key northern economic region, must post faster quality growth so as to stimulate development of the nation.
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc made the request at a working session with municipal officials in the northern port city yesterday.

’Solidarity key for non-aligned’

The strength of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is best displayed when its member countries are unified, raise one voice and act as one on the basis of the founding objectives and principles of the movement, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh said.

Weapons law needed: NASC

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday continued to debate the promulgation of a law on the use and management of weapons, explosives and supportive tools.

Draft law may end annual asset declarations

The revised draft Law on Anti-Corruption proposes removing annual declarations for public employees and replacing it with an initial declaration and supplementary declaration, Nguyễn Văn Thanh, Deputy Chief Inspector of the Government Inspectorate said.

Party chief pushes resources for Cần Thơ

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng underscored the importance of human and material resources for development during a working session yesterday with the standing board of the Party Committee of Mekong Delta’s Cần Thơ city.

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