NA deputies divided over power cut-off penalty The controversial penalty relating to cutting off electricity and water supply imposed on individuals and organisations that commit violations divided deputies of the National Assembly on Thursday as they discussed the draft revised Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

Strict rules implemented to stop unwanted messages and advertising Nguyễn Khắc Lịch, deputy director of the Information Safety Department under the Ministry of Information and Communication, talks to ViệtNamNet about measures to prevent spam messages and unwanted advertising.

New decree to improve performance of civil servants

National Assembly Deputy Bùi Thị An speaks to vov.vn online newspaper about the Government’s efforts to improve the quality of cadres, civil servants and public employees.

Origin fraud threatens local exporters

After a local silk importer was recently found to be disguising Chinese products as Vietnamese to sell them in India, experts have warned of the risks of losing out on exports and preferential tariffs due to intellectual property (IP) violations.

Hà Nội working hard to combat air pollution

Deputy director of the Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment Lê Tuấn Định spoke with Hà Nội Mới (New) newspaper about solving the root cause of environmental pollution in Hà Nội in a bid to improve air quality.

Due sanction should be given to construction violations Nguyễn Việt Dũng, Chief Inspector from the Hà Nội Department of Construction, speaks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper on some of the achievements his department has gained in the last two years in sanctioning construction projects that violate the Construction Law

Law amending, supplementing Issuance of Legal Documents Law passed Notably, the NA ruled People’s Councils and People’s Committees at the district and communal level can issue legal documents.

N. Korea to US: Don't meddle if it wants smooth presidential election North Korea warned the United States on Thursday not to meddle in inter-Korean relations if it wants to avoid experiencing an unspecified "hair-raiser" and hold November's presidential election smoothly.

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training centre.

Việt Nam Food Association demands priority clearance for rice stuck at ports The Việt Nam Food Association has petitioned authorities to prioritise customs clearance of consignments of rice exports stuck at ports.