Deputy Inspector General Tran Ngoc Liem speaks at the forum (Source: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The enforcement of the anti-corruption law in enterprises and organisations in the non-state sector was the focus of a forum held in Hanoi on December 12 by the Government Inspectorate in coordination with UNDP and the British Embassy in Vietnam. In opening the forum, Deputy Inspector General Tran Ngoc Liem emphasized that the Party and State have attached importance to the fight against corruption, with the issuance of Party Central Committee’s resolutions, a law and a national strategy on corruption prevention and combat. He noted that many complicated corruption cases of great public concern have been investigated and handled in a strict manner, winning the public’s approval and demonstrating the political resolve of the Party and State. According to Liem, corruption is also growing in the non-state sector, posing a threat to socio-economic stability and … [Read more...] about Enhancing anti-corruption law enforcement in non-state sector
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Local firms urged to engage more in CSR activities
CSR Local firms urged to engage more in CSR activities By Staff writers Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,20:27 (GMT+7) Local firms urged to engage more in CSR activitiesBy Staff writers Panelists are seen at the “Spreading the spirit of CSR among businesses” seminar, held by the Saigon Times Group in HCMC on December 12 – PHOTO: SGT HCMC – Local firms should have a better understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and should become more involved in it, as doing social events not only supports local communities, but also helps them grow more sustainable, according to panelists at the merit ceremony of the Saigon Times CSR 2019 program. The editorial board of the Saigon Times Group held a CSR seminar as part of the “Saigon Times CSR 2019” Merit Ceremony at the Caravelle Hotel in District 1, HCMC, today, December 12. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, chairwoman of Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ), noted … [Read more...] about Local firms urged to engage more in CSR activities
Thuy An reveals national costume for Miss Intercontinental 2019
Thuy An, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Intercontinental 2019, has unveiled the outfit that she will wear whilst competing in the beauty contest’s national costume segment. The Vietnamese beauty states that she will wear an outfit created by designer Nguyen Minh Tuan when she takes part in the national costume segment of Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt. The outfit, which features clouds, mountains, and a large eagle on the back, is expected to allow Thuy An to perform to the best of her abilities and make a positive impression on both the pageant’s judging panel and members of the audience. Through the costume designer Nguyen Minh Tuan has brought Vietnamese folklore into fashion. 22-year-old Thuy An is a native of Kien Giang province and stands at 1.68 metres tall with measurements of 83-65-89. She is currently a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. Thuy An has previous experience competing in pageants, having been awarded the … [Read more...] about Thuy An reveals national costume for Miss Intercontinental 2019
Obamas visit Vietnamese restaurant in Saigon
The couple left their hotel at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday and visited a place on Dong Khoi Street before heading for Cuc Gach restaurant on Dang Tat Street. Obama walks out of Cuc Gach restaurant after an hour-long dinner. Photo by Ngoc Duong. Barack and Michelle Obama sat on the first floor and ate stir-fried Tonkin jasmine flowers with garlic, stewed pork, spring rolls, and Vietnamese sour soup. They asked to pay by card after the meal, but the restaurant manager refused to accept money from them. Hai, the manager, said they refused to accept it when he said the meal was on the house. "We explained that all the ingredients are grown on our farm, and so we did not spend much on them. Moreover, we wanted to welcome him as a family guest. He then agreed." He had been told Tuesday afternoon to be ready to "welcome some politicians." The visitors posed for a photo with Hong, a senior cook at the restaurant, before leaving. Obama had arrived in HCMC on Sunday during what was … [Read more...] about Obamas visit Vietnamese restaurant in Saigon
In Brief (30-09-2005)
In Brief (30-09-2005) Fatherland Front presents computers HAVANA — The Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) presented 50 computers worth VND750 million (US$47,000) to Cuba’s Committee for the Defence of the Revolution. The donation was announced during a recent visit to the country by a VFF delegation. The two committees held talks on their efforts in the cause of "defending the revolutions" and consolidating national unity. International march for AO victims PARIS — The France-Viet Nam Friendship Association (FVFA) and the Peace Movement and the Association for Economic Development and Progress are expected to organise marches in six French cities to support the lawsuit by Vietnamese Agent Orange victims against several US chemical companies. The marches will take place on October 1 in Paris, La Rochelle, Nimes, Toulouse, Beziers and Albertville, a day after a brief is to be filed on behalf of Vietnamese AO victims at the US Court of Appeals. The FVFA is calling for … [Read more...] about In Brief (30-09-2005)
