The 50th anniversary of the General Tet Offensive in the spring of 1968 The event drew the attendance of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; State President Tran Dai Quang, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man, former Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Viet Nam Fatherland Front leaders, and foreign diplomats, among others. On behalf of the Party, State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan delivered a speech to review the heroic fight of Vietnamese army and people 50 years ago. The Tet Offensive began in the early morning of January 31 in 1968 when liberation forces simultaneously launched attacks on American and Southern Vietnamese bases in cities such as Hue, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and Saigon, and hundreds of towns from Quang Tri to Ca Mau.The offensive helped … [Read more...] about VN marks 50th anniversary of 1968 Tet Offensive
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Managing the State budget more effectively
Professor and Doctor Nguyen Quang Thai, vice chairman and secretary-general of the Vietnam Economic Association talked to a VOV reporter about how to use State budget capital more effectively. VOV: What’s your evaluation of the current use of the State budget? Mr Thai: The State budget plays an important role in the country’s development and public investment has an important significance in development. Therefore, it is not fair to only think about economic efficiency and we have to remember the moves taken in poverty reduction, education and social security. When we analysed the facts we realised that we had not achieved the results we expected. For example, half of public investment is from the State budget and the remaining is from credit capital and State-owned enterprises. Recently, Vietnam has had to cut more than VND30,000 billion of State investment capital, indicating that many projects are not feasible and … [Read more...] about Managing the State budget more effectively
Biography of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
The 13 th National Assembly re-elected Nguyen Tan Dung as Prime Minister on July 26, with 94 percent of the vote.Following is a brief biography of the Prime Minister: -Born on November 17, 1949.-Native land: Ca Mau city, southernmost Ca Mau province.-Admitted to the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) on June 10, 1967.-Education: Bachelor of Law, high-level political theory. -Deputy to the 10th, 11th and 12th National Assembly. -Member of the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th CPV Central Committee. -Member of the Politburo of the 8th, 9th, 10th CPV Central Committee. Summary of professional career : November 1961 – September 1981 : Served in the Army and the Military Medical Company in the southern province of Rach Gia.SeniorLieutenant – Chief Political Commissar of Infantry Battalion 207,Captain – Political Chief of Infantry Regiment 152, defending thesouthwestern border, Major – Head of the Personnel Board of Kien GiangProvince's Military Command.October … [Read more...] about Biography of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
Bac Lieu celebrates 20th anniversary of re-establishment
NDO – The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on December 30 held a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its re-establishment (January 1, 1997-2017) in the presence of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.In his opening speech at the ceremony, Le Minh Khai, Secretary of Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee, highlighted the localities achievements over the last 20 years since the separation from Minh Hai Province into Bac Lieu and Ca Mau Provinces.He stated that the glorious tradition of the land has become an important platform for its revolutionary process, as well as during the process of Doi Moi and local development. Bac Lieu today has gained positive comprehensive developments in many fields.It has developed several models of agricultural production with high economic efficiency, such as the large-scale rice field model associated with product consumption and super-intensive shrimp farming model that has bought about increased productivity of 10-15 times … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu celebrates 20th anniversary of re-establishment
Government addresses issues of concerns at regular press conference
Regarding a query about leaders of southernmost province of Ca Mau and central Da Nang city receiving cars from businesses, Minister-Chairman of the Government’s Office Mai Tien Dung said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has directed the Ministry of Finance to work with the Government Inspectorate and the Ministry of Justice to inspect the cases.The outcomes of the inspection will be informed to the media at the next regular briefing, he said.Deputy Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai said the inspection will be based on Decision No.64/2007/QD-TTg on the giving and receiving of gifts by state budget-funded agencies, organisations and units and cadres, public employees and servants, and Decree No.29/2014/ND-CP which prescribes the procedures for establishment of state ownership over property and for management of property the State owns.The handling of this case will also be based on Government Decision No. 32/2015/QD-TTg on the management and use of cars, Mai noted.As regards the … [Read more...] about Government addresses issues of concerns at regular press conference
US Secretary of State Kerry to travel to Vietnam
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (Source: Reuters)WashingtonDC. (VNA) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel toVietnam, France, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland from January 13–18, the USDepartment of State announced on January 10.OnJanuary 13, the Secretary will meet with senior Vietnamese officials in Hanoi todiscuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. Later that day, he willtravel to Ho Chi Minh City and will also deliver a speech on U.S.-Vietnam relations,according to the press release.OnJanuary 14, Secretary Kerry will travel to the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau.He will engage local experts on environmental issues affecting the region andways the US can partner with Vietnam to develop clean energy and sustainableinfrastructure, smart water governance, and ecosystem resource management.SecretaryKerry will travel to Paris, France, on January 15 to attend a conference onMiddle East peace, hosted by French President Francois Hollande.TheSecretary will then … [Read more...] about US Secretary of State Kerry to travel to Vietnam
Legislature discusses State apparatus reforms
* Legislator Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam (Ho Chi Minh City) said power decentralization has not yet met the Party's requirement, calling for further clarification of power decentralization. * Legislator Le Thanh Van (Ca Mau province), Ly Tiet Hanh (Binh Dinh province), Duong Minh Tuan (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Le Xuan Than (Khanh Hoa) proposed measures regarding self-autonomy mechanisms for public non-business units. Le Thanh Van added that power delegation and criteria for evaluating public workers should be further clarified. * Legislator Truong Trong Nghia (Ho Chi Minh City) said State apparatus reforms need joint efforts of the whole political system. 14h:00' The Legislature resumes discussions on State apparatus reforms The morning session closed at 11h30'. * Legislator Pham Trong Nhan (Binh Duong province) said the reform process is facing numerous hurddles, thus it requires greater determination in the future. He called for … [Read more...] about Legislature discusses State apparatus reforms
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry to travel to VN
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry On January 13, the Secretary will meet with senior Vietnamese officials in Ha Noi to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. Later that day, he will travel to Ho Chi Minh City and will also deliver a speech on U.S.-Viet Nam relations, according to the press release.On January 14, Secretary Kerry will travel to the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau. He will engage local experts on environmental issues affecting the region and ways the U.S. can partner with Viet Nam to develop clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, smart water governance, and ecosystem resource management.The Secretary will then travel to London, the United Kingdom, on January 16 where he will meet with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. They will discuss the situation in Syria and other global and regional issues.On January 17–18, Secretary Kerry will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The WEF is one … [Read more...] about U.S. Secretary of State Kerry to travel to VN
The MOCST: Informing some activities of culture, sports and tourism in week 3
(Cinet) - Ministerial Office gave a Document on some activities of culture, sports and tourism in week 3 starting from January 10-16, 2011. During past weeks, some activities of culture, sports and tourism have gained some following achievements: On promulgation of State management: The MOCST has given Circular No.01/2011/TT-BVHTTDL on January 06, 2011 regulating sports condition of advertising activity; Circular No. 02/2011/TT-BVHTTDL on sports activity of swimming; Document No. 07/TTr-BVHTTDL submitted to the PM on Advertising Law; Decision on guidelining to build a Document on “Belief for worshipping Hung King” aiming at submitting to UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage; Decision on Simplification on Administrative Procedures. On guideline of Ministerial leadership: Minister Hoang Tuan Anh : Attending the XI National Party Congress and playing a role as Secretary Groups in the Congress. Deputy Minister : Le Tien Tho: Instructing … [Read more...] about The MOCST: Informing some activities of culture, sports and tourism in week 3
State targets memorable Tet
Ha Noi's Birla Village for orphans teach children to wrap Chung cakes, a traditional Tet dish. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Ngoc HA NOI (VNS)— Many billions of dong are expected to be spent by the Government during Tet (the Lunar New Year holiday) to stabilise prices and offer gifts to disadvantaged people and war heroes. More than VND393 billion (US$18.7 million) will be given to people and organisations who played a key role in the country's revolution. Heroic Vietnamese mothers, volunteers and war invalids and dioxin victims will each be given between $ 9-19 as Tet gifts. Le Van Noi, an war invalid in northern Nam Dinh Province said this amount of money will not make much difference to many other people during the holiday. However, with this gift, his family can afford to buy meat and rice to make Chung cakes, which was just a dream for them last Tet. He added that the gift will also encourage people to … [Read more...] about State targets memorable Tet