Viet Nam News Võ Trí Thành* Việt Nam has made great efforts in fine-tuning its regulatory system and reaped certain successes in recent years. This is, however, not yet finished but now is the right time to speed up this reform to make regulations strong and effective. Since 1986, Việt Nam has issued a number of laws to regulate economic activities in line with market-oriented reforms. In 1996, the National Assembly introduced the first Law on Legal Normative Documents (also known as the Law on Laws). This law specifies the authority of different bodies in promulgating different types of regulations, including laws, ordinances, decisions and circulars. Việt Nam also embarked on simplifying administrative procedures. This direction of work was initiated in the 1990s but only materialised during the 2000s, especially since 2007. Reducing barriers for local firms to do business is acknowledged as a core priority to support the business community and … [Read more...] about Việt Nam: it’s time to make regulations strong and effective
Self awareness key to success
Social News 7/8
Legal framework for child care on the internet Vietnam, with 64 million Internet users (67% of its population), is among Asian countries having the biggest number of Internet users. A majority of these users are children and teenagers, who are exposed to both benefits and dangers. In addition to close attention from parents and schools, a legal framework is needed to protect children from the risks of the cyber world. While browsing the Internet, children may encounter unexpected information and people. Their personal information can be hacked. More seriously, children can become victims of swindles, exploitation, harassment, and sex abuse. Online game and smartphone addictions can harm children’s mental and physical health. Parents should teach children how to find and use information on the Internet. Dang Hoa Nam, Director of the Department for Children of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, said, “Parents play a very important role. They should be … [Read more...] about Social News 7/8
Personal branding: authenticity counts
Viet Nam News By An Phương HCM CITY – What would you like people to say about you? “Fun, dynamic, and positive” are some of the characteristics that I’d like people to notice by just glancing at my social media accounts. I’m a huge advocate when it comes to personal branding. Though we usually associate branding with companies and products such as Apple and Samsung Galaxy S9, anything can be a brand. Even as individuals, each of us has a personal brand. One of my friends, Nam Tô, 26, made an interesting observation that not everyone consciously cultivates his or her brand. “Since high school, I’ve been aware of leaving a good impression on people who look me up online,” he said. “However, I wasn’t 100 per cent serious with it until college when I missed out on some job opportunities as a marketing specialist and salesperson.” “I wasn’t qualified because of my spamming habit,” he … [Read more...] about Personal branding: authenticity counts
Social News 28/3
Tay Ninh: Police bust drug trafficking ring Police in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh are teaming up with relevant forces to investigate the trafficking of 11kg of methamphetamine. On March 22, two Cambodians namely Buy Bunly, 51, and Lim So Thea, 34, both residing in Tbong Khmum province of Cambodia, were caught transporting 5kg of myth by motorbike in Thanh Tay commune, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province. The provincial drug crime investigation police also seized a gun and six bullets. On March 23 night, they arrested six people relating to a drug ring in ward 4, Tay Ninh city, comprising Phan Thi Mong Cam, Phung Ngoc Tan, Pham Hong Thai, Tran Quang Khanh, Nguyen Hoang Sang and Huynh Han Song, all residing in Tay Ninh city. These suspects confessed that they were waiting for the drugs. In the early morning of March 24, the police forces arrested eight other people involved, along with another 6kg of myth, more than 5 billion VND (220,000 … [Read more...] about Social News 28/3
Government News 12/2
Party leader plans to consolidate public trust General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Nguyễn Phú Trọng pays a visit to Tây An Village in Thái Bình Province’s Tiền Hải District as the Lunar New Year festival approaches. The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV), Nguyễn Phú Trọng, has emphasised the need to consolidate public trust to enable the country to push forward.In an exclusive interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dog, the Party leader highlighted the country’s outstanding achievements in 2017 and outlined the main tasks for 2018.He said the fight against corruption had made marked progress thanks to drastic measures in making deeds match words.Trọng said that last year, many serious cases of corruption and economic crimes involving senior party and goverment officials were discovered and … [Read more...] about Government News 12/2
APPF-26: Partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development
* APPF-26: Transmitting an image of renovated Vietnamese National Assembly The APPF made its debut on March 15, 1993 with the aim of building trust among parliaments in the region via the enhancement of dialogues between parliamentarians in the Asia-Pacific region, thereby contributing to regional peace, stability and prosperity. To date, the APPF has become an important inter-parliamentary forum, with the participation of 27 member parliaments, including many powers such as the United States (US), Russia, China, Japan, Canada and Australia. Especially, in the current context of extensive globalisation, together with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the APPF has demonstrated its role as a crucial dialogue and cooperation mechanism among countries in the region, manifested through some main points as follows: Firstly, as a representative body that directly reflects voters’ voice, the parliament can exchange and hold dialogues with the intergovernmental … [Read more...] about APPF-26: Partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development
Social News 5/1
Quang Binh one of the top ten destinations in Vietnam: Trip AdvisorIn 2017, Central Quang Binh Province ranks fourth among the top ten Vietnamese destinations after Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoi An, according to the travel website Trip Advisor.Dang Dong Ha, vice director of the provincial Department of Tourism, said Quang Binh is known as the kingdom of caves and is a paradise waiting to be discovered on interesting tours of fascinating locations like Son Doong, Tu Lan cave system, Da Nhay beach, Thien Duong cave, Phong Nha-Tien Son, Chay River, and Toi cave.Quang Binh welcomed 100,000 foreign visitors for the first time in 2017, a year-on-year rise of 120%.Mr Ha attributed such a rise in popularity to the localities’ efforts in improving service quality and new tourism products, organizing a variety of promotional programs for local tourism like Quang Binh cave festival, and hosting Miss Grand International, all of which lured more visitors to the province. 21 explosions … [Read more...] about Social News 5/1
Cooperation among ASEAN pillars key
HÀ NỘI - Collaboration among the three pillars of the ASEAN Community—political security, economics, and socio-cultural issues—determines ASEAN’s success and should be promoted, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, head of Việt Nam-ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting. He spoke at a conference on ASEAN Community pillars held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday in Hà Nội on the occasion of 50th anniversary of ASEAN’s founding. Representatives of relevant Government ministries and sectors engaged in the three pillars of ASEAN Community attended the event to review Việt Nam’s participation and to plan tasks for the upcoming time. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh said that this year, import and export turnover between Việt Nam and ASEAN have increased, showing Việt Nam’s integration into the wider … [Read more...] about Cooperation among ASEAN pillars key
Passion for art is the key to success
A passion for art together with a serious dedication to learning is the key to success.Le Thi Yen, a student at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music won the silver prize at the third ASEAN International Chopin Piano Competition in Kuala Lumpur this year.Yen said that she began learning the electric organ when she was a 9 year-old student in Bac Ninh Province.Despite living in a small town lacking the opportunities for education in the arts, which exists in big cities, her parents were determined that their three oldest daughters would learn to play the organ.Yen said: "My parents are officers in the construction sector, which has no relation to art, but they themselves always encouraged us to pursue any art because they believe girls should learn art to diversify their lives."Yen and her two older sisters all ended up pursuing music, one studying in the Department of Criticism, Composition and Conducting, the other learning to play the electric piano and Yen dedicating herself to … [Read more...] about Passion for art is the key to success
Inspiring a new chapter in the Vietnam-Japan ties Most Recent News
NDO – General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnamese officials wrapped up their official visit to Japan yesterday, which took place from September 15 to 18, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. >>> Ardent friendship further enhanced in the Land of the Rising Sun The visit was an important event of great significance, reaffirming political trust and motivation to boost comprehensive development and deepen the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan, contributing to peace and prosperity in Asia. Throughout his official visit to the Land of the Rising Sun, leaders of all levels and the people of Japan extended a warm welcome, including a solemn ceremony for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and the Vietnamese delegation upon their arrival. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had an official meeting with Emperor Akihito of Japan and held talks with … [Read more...] about Inspiring a new chapter in the Vietnam-Japan ties Most Recent News