Striving towards a Government serving the people: Minister

In the interview with Vietnam News Agency, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tiến Dũng reflects on the work and challenges the Government has faced in the past five years ahead the National Party Conference as his current Government term comes to an end.

Trial for former trade minister in land mismanagement case postponed after key defendants fail to show

The first-instance trial on land mismanagement offences against ex-Minister of Industry and Trade Vũ Huy Hoàng and nine accomplices, slated for Thursday, was postponed due to the absence of three defendants and many people with related interests and obligations.

Hà Nội should adopt wider vision, says architect

Architect Đào Ngọc Nghiêm, former director-general of the Hà Nội Department of Planning and Architecture, talks to Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper about his suggestions on how to solve the problem of heavy traffic in central Hà Nội

Health sector takes actions to bring happy Tết to all residents

Đỗ Xuân Tuyên, deputy minister of health talks to the press about measures taken to maintain Việt Nam’s success in the fight against COVID-19, and ensuring a happy Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday to all residents

Cities, provinces asked to better control air pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has requested provinces and cities thoroughly handle hotspots of air pollution and exhaust gas emissions.

Don’t privatise public hospitals: former NA official

Former vice-chairman of National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children Lê Như Tiến told Nhân dân (People) newspaper about problems that occur when public hospitals and medical centres are allowed to attract non-State investment

Improved legal framework and public awareness - key to curb domestic violence Vice chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Social Affairs Lê Thị Nguyệt told National Assembly’ portal quochoi.vn about the need to further improve the legal framework on domestic violence prevention and control to better facilitate law enforcement

Ministry of Health orders medical inspection ahead of new year holiday

The health ministry’s inspectorate has ordered local health departments of central-level provinces and cities to strengthen inspections on healthcare services during the new year holiday.

VssID will help promote transparency and protect the rights of labourers Lê Đình Quảng, deputy head of the Labour Relations Department under the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour talks to Nhân dân (The People) newspaper about the benefit of using the VssID app which was put into operation on November 16.

Paris Agreement five years on – a renewed call for leadership Last Saturday, on the day that marked the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a number of world leaders came together to celebrate and recognise the resolve of so many in working towards a safer, more resilient climate neutral world. A world we can be proud to leave to our grandchildren.