Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on December 19 that he would use Article 44 of the Constitution to allow political parties to take steps to prepare for the 2018 general election. (Photo: AFP/VNA)Bangkok (VNA) – The Governmentof Thailand said on December 21 that it will lift the political ban after thebill governing election of members of parliament is promulgated, possibly inJune 2018.The announcement came after Thai politiciansasked the government for more details after Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ochasaid on December 19 that he would use Article 44 of the Constitution to allowpolitical parties to take steps to prepare for the 2018 general election.However, he did not mention completely lifting the ban on political activities.Government spokesperson Lieutenant GeneralSansern Kaewkamnerd said the ban would be eased for the establishment of newparties and for old parties to register their members.According to Sansern, this means that forsecurity purposes, all 69 … [Read more...] about Thailand may lift political ban in June next year
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Vietnam, Laos deepen political ties
During the visit, the Lao leader held talks with Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, met President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and visited a number of economic, historical, and cultural relics in Hanoi and Nghe An province, and Military Zone 4.To mark the occasion, the two countries released the Vietnam-Lao Joint Statement affirming their determination to work closely to realize agreements signed by their Party and State leaders. They agreed to deepen the political relationship to guide bilateral cooperation, maintain exchanges, and improve cooperation between the two Parties and States.They agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, education, training, health care, science and technology, as well as facilitate Vietnamese and Lao people in country of residence to work and live in line with local law and international practices. Vietnam and Laos agreed to strengthen cooperation in national defense and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos deepen political ties
The Ministry of Politics approve the proposal on reducing the short for holding the ceremonies big festival days
(Cinet) – Recently, the Ministry of Politics has already had a declaration No 334, the conclusion on the project of holding ceremonies and rituals to award and receive the titles of the state and methods of high rewards implemented by the MOCST. 82/2001/NĐ-CP, dated on 6 November 2001 by the Government; supplementing the day of Dien Bien Phu victory 7 May 1954 which is a big festival day in the year; reducing the short for holding ceremonies at the state level on big festival days to 10 years/once at Central and local levels related to the events; yearly, on the occasion of commemorating; despite not holding ceremonies, the propagandas for the events will be held; there will be no parades in ceremonies, when necessary, the authority will have the right to make decisions. The ceremonies at the national level commemorating the establishing day of the Communist party, the birthday of Uncle, August Revolution, and the National day 2 September held in Hanoi; the ceremony at … [Read more...] about The Ministry of Politics approve the proposal on reducing the short for holding the ceremonies big festival days
Opening the relic “the office of the President Hochiminh hosted meetings of the Ministry of Politics and guests”
(Cinet) – To introduce widely to local people, oversea citizens, foreign partners about the life, cause of the President of Hochiminh, on 29 August, the relic area of the President Hochiminh at the presidency palace, the opening ceremony of the relic “the office of the President of Hochiminh hosted meetings with the Ministry of Politics and guests” was held. Opening the relic “ the office of the President of Hochiminh hosted meetings with the Ministry of Politics and guests” is a meaningful activity on the occasion of 65 years of the national day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, /2010), 41 implementing the Will of Uncle Ho and forwarding to welcome the great anniversary of 1000 years old Thang Long-Hanoi. "The office of the President of Hochiminh hosted meetings with the Ministry of Politics and guests” is one of the important relics located in the groups of relics of … [Read more...] about Opening the relic “the office of the President Hochiminh hosted meetings of the Ministry of Politics and guests”
National Political Publishing House ensures to publish documents for 11th National Party Congress
On May 17th, in Hanoi, the National Political Publishing House held a ceremony to review the publication of documents to serve the 11th National Party Congress and the implementation of Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress. From April 2010, the National Political Publishing House was assigned to edit and publish four draft documents of the 11th National Party Congress to serve Party congresses at all levels and 14 documents to directly serve the 11th National Party Congress. The publishing house also coordinated with the Party Central Committee’s Commission of Popularization and Education to compile and publish 17 documents with 2.5 million copies to serve the study of the Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress. Many groups and individuals in the publishing house were presented with certificates of merit from Prime Minister and Sub-committee serving the 11th National Party Congress, for their contribution to the Congress. At the ceremony, the publishing … [Read more...] about National Political Publishing House ensures to publish documents for 11th National Party Congress
China says its people have more civil, political rights than ever before
China said on Friday that its people today enjoy the greatest level of political and civil rights ever, in a report issued just days after the European Union and United States expressed extreme concern over a deterioration in human rights in China. In the last five years, Chinese president Xi Jinping has presided over what rights groups decry as an elevated crackdown on the country's rights activists and lawyers, with dozens arrested and hundreds detained. Ahead of Human Rights Day last Sunday, the European Union and the United States released statements saying they were "extremely concerned" about a deterioration of human rights in China, citing measures such as internet restrictions and detentions of lawyers. "Chinese citizens have never before enjoyed as ample economic, social, cultural, as well as civil and political rights, as they do today," the State Council, China's cabinet, said in an annual white paper. The paper heralded a new era where greater legal protection ensures human … [Read more...] about China says its people have more civil, political rights than ever before
ASEAN – a unified political-economic entity
As Chairman of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang recently said that ASEAN already becomes an unified political-economic entity and trustworthy partner of a number of powers and organizations in the world.During its ASEAN Presidency in 2010, Vietnam will host series of meetings of ASEAN high-ranking economic officials and other related activities. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang It is not only an honor but also a heavy task for Vietnam to continue translating all the bloc’s cooperation frameworks into vivid concrete activities toward the AEC by 2015, Minister Hoang said.ASEAN is advancing to a common market and a unified regional production chain in which goods, services, capital and skilled labor force enjoy free movement to create a strong impetus for the economic structuring in Vietnam and other ASEAN members as … [Read more...] about ASEAN – a unified political-economic entity
Thailand welcomes EU to restore political contacts
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.(Photo: Nikkei Asian)Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand welcomedthe decision of the European Union (EU) to resume political contacts at alllevels with the Southeast Asian country.Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai told thepress on December 12 that the most important thing is that the EU has relaxedits stance towards Thailand, describing this as a political development move.With this decision, all official politicalcontact and exchange visits between leaders and officials of European countriesand Thailand will be normally carried out, he said.The relaxation will also have a goodpsychological effect on investors, he added.He noted that the talks between Thailand and theEU on economic cooperation, including a free trade agreement, could proceed atthe right time.Earlier on December 11, the EU agreed to resumepolitical ties at all levels with Thailand after three years of suspendingrelations in protest at the military coup in Bangkok.The EU is the … [Read more...] about Thailand welcomes EU to restore political contacts
Communist Party chief laments political apathy among ‘a segment’ of young Vietnamese
Vietnam’s top leader took the stage on Monday to address the fading interest in politics among the younger generation and call for increased efforts to protect them from “bad and hostile” forces on the internet. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party, said: “A segment of young people have lost trust in our revolutionary ideals.” “They have been manipulated by hostile forces to do things that run counter to the Party and the country’s direction,” Trong said in a 20-minute televised speech at the National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the largest social-political organization for Vietnamese youth. The event, which began Sunday in Hanoi with around 1,000 participants, is held every five years. It will conclude Wednesday. He criticized the Youth Union for failing to keep track of changes in young people’s awareness. He said that the union, as well as schools and families, need to make … [Read more...] about Communist Party chief laments political apathy among ‘a segment’ of young Vietnamese
Vietnam attends political parties’ conference in Russia
Deputy head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Affairs Nguyen Tuan Phong leading the Vietnamese delegation The conference was attended byrepresentatives from political parties of ASEAN member nations and the URP.Acting General Secretary of the International Conference of Asian PoliticalParty Jeon Jae-man was present at the event as an observer. Delegates discussed topics relatedto dialogue among parties as a mechanism for enhancing relations between Russiaand ASEAN members. They highlighted the role played bypolitical parties, especially ruling parties, in promoting ties amongcountries. They also strongly opposed external intervention in countries’internal affairs. The Vietnamese delegates, led bydeputy head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External AffairsNguyen Tuan Phong, contributed to the conference’s agenda. On the sidelines of the event, theVietnamese officials held a working session with representatives from the … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends political parties’ conference in Russia