Politics

The number and level of diplomas and certificates held by officials have risen, but qualifications of these officials are not at the same level, said a senior official from the Home Affairs Ministry. The chief of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Administrative Reform Department, Dinh Duy Hoa. Reviewing ten years of administrative reform,...

The 29th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee opened today, March 15, in Hanoi and will last until March 20. VnnNews - The 29th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee opened today, March 15, in Hanoi and will last until March 20. 18-story building in flames, 2 deaths reportedThe sixth death reported at Vietnam’s...

US National Geographic Society asked to correct mistake; Deputy PM Nhan visits St. Petersburg University; Fighting corruption shaping up as a ‘heavy and complicated task’; Vietnam, Singapore forge infrastructure, tourism cooperation  US National Geographic Society asked to correct mistake  The world map published by the...

The new Capital Law will allow Hanoi to limit construction of highrise buildings like these.VnnNews - Hanoi will charge five times the national fees for traffic, construction and environment violations, according to the new draft Capital Law. Capital Law doesn’t need to be hurried< />Lawmakers ready legislative agendaThe draft allows...

Polish diplomat visits Vietnam; Finance Ministry to tighten control over market prices; President Triet welcomes RoK investors; Deputy PM Nhan visits Russia; NA Standing Committee to meet next week Polish diplomat visits Vietnam  Vietnam is an important partner of Poland in Asia, says Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Wojciechowski.Wojciechowski ...

VnnNews - Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga has rejected a US human right report, saying it provides biased information about the real situation in Vietnam.Vietnam consistent with human rights protection< />Vietnam reports to UN on human rightsVietnam promotes fundamental human rights “The US Department of State’s...

A group of Vietnamese citizens has sent a letter to the National Geographic Society opposing the latter’s publishing of a map that shows the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands as belonging to China. VnnNews - A group of Vietnamese citizens has sent a letter to the National Geographic Society opposing the latter’s publishing of a map that...

An inter-ministerial mission will examine the granting of foreign investment licences for forestry and aqua culture projects throughout Viet Nam . . . The Planning and Investment Ministry will have responsibility for the inquiry with the support of the Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources and Environment ministries and other...

RoK legislator visits Vietnam; PM Dung seeks stronger economic ties with France, Poland RoK legislator visits Vietnam  The Vietnam National Assembly wants to increase visit exchanges and share experiences with its RoK counterpart to better its functions and meet the requirements for national development and international integration.Vice...

Collecting public opinion about documents of the 11th Party Congress will be carried out in a democratic and open manner, emphasized National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. Speaking at a conference of the NA Standing Committee and the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on March 10, Trong noted...