Politics

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 40th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40) and pay an official visit to Thailand from August 25-30. The trip will be made at the invitation of Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai, who is also Chair of AIPA 40. The high-ranking Vietnamese delegation taking part in AIPA 40 aims to continue affirming the Vietnamese legislature’s active and responsible participation in AIPA’s activities and improving Vietnam’s external activities. The AIPA 40 will take the theme “Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Community”, during which NA Chairwoman Ngan will assume the role of AIPA Chair from Speaker Leekpai, organising the AIPA 41 next year and other activities within … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman to attend AIPA 40 in Thailand

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly discussed the draft law on investment in the form of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the morning of November 19, the 22nd working day of the NA’s 8th session. At the end of the discussion, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung gave explanations on issues raised by NA deputies. NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien said the law compiling board will study the opinions of the NA deputies and further refine the draft to submit to the NA’s 9th session.   In the afternoon, the NA listened to proposals and related reports on the draft law on mediation and dialogue at court, and the draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the law on judicial examination. Later the NA deputies discussed in groups the two draft laws.   On November 20, the NA is scheduled to vote on the revised Labour Code, and give … [Read more...] about NA discuss draft law on PPP investment on November 19

Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien (R) and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Menh Kossony (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a working session with a delegation of the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on November 19, discussing bilateral cooperation possibilities. At the session, Vice Chairman of Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien affirmed that the city’s administration and people always give special feeling to Cambodia, as demonstrated in various activities to foster bilateral friendship. He noted that in the field of education, Can Tho has provided support in studying costs for Cambodian students in the city who number around 50, and assisted them in adapting to the new living and learning environment. In the field of health care, Can Tho’s Health Department has coordinated with the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital to … [Read more...] about Can Tho strengthens ties with Cambodian localities

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh (R) receives Vice President for International Services at the American Red Cross Jono Anzalone (Photo: VNA) Washington DC (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh received Vice President for International Services at the American Red Cross Jono Anzalone on March 26 to review the two countries’ humanitarian cooperation. The two sides highlighted the collaboration between the Vietnam Red Cross and the US counterpart in health care, natural disaster mitigation and climate change response. Anzalone said he prioritises relations with Vietnam and recognised the effective coordination of the Vietnam Red Cross. Since 2012, the American Red Cross has carried out two important projects to increase the capacity of climate change response and mitigation of natural disaster risks in central and mountainous areas which are prone to natural disasters in Vietnam, he added. Ambassador Vinh hoped the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US enhance cooperation in humanitarian activities

In her remarks, the top Vietnamese legislator who is also the chair of AIPA 41, said the National Steering Committee and Organising Committee for AIPA 41 will work closely with the National ASEAN 2020 Committee to organize and chair a host of major events of AIPA in 2020, during which Vietnam will also serve as Chair of ASEAN. The country will spare no effort to build AIPA into a close-knit and effective organization, meeting the interests of member parliaments. General Secretary of the NA and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc announced the NA Standing Committee’s two resolutions on establishing the National Steering Committee and the Organising Committee for AIPA 41, which became effective on November 5. Accordingly, the National Steering Committee for AIPA 41 consists of five members and is headed by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The Organising Committee for AIPA 41 has 27 members and is headed by Standing NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong. … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman chairs first meeting of AIPA 41 organising committee