National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator UNDP's Resident Representative in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 15 for Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s Resident Representative; and Youssouf Adbel-Jelil, the UN Children Fund’s (UNICEF)’s Representative for Vietnam. The top legislator hailed the support of the UN and UNDP for socio-economic development in Vietnam, as well as the contributions of UNICEF to the sustainable growth and the protection of children’s rights in the country. Kamal Malhotra congratulated Vietnam on being the first country in Asia and second in the world to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (in 1990). Since then, the NA and relevant agencies of Vietnam have exerted various efforts to protect and take care of children. … [Read more...] about NA leader receives UNDP, UNICEF representatives
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Security minister answers issues on criminal offense
Minister of Public Security To Lam speaks at the Q&A session (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Minister of Public Security To Lam has answered questions on major issues of public concern such as black credit activities, hi-tech crime, online gambling, organised crime and violations committed by officers working in the security sector. At a question and answer (Q&A) session on August 13 during the 26th meeting of the 14th National Assembly Standing Committee, Sen. Lt. Gen. To Lam said the police force has learned costly lessons in personnel management after recent law violations in the sector. He affirmed that "there will definitely be no longer the situation where individuals and organisations take advantage of their functions and powers to commit violations.” Deputy Luu Binh Nhuong from Ben Tre province said people were very upset about the organised crime related to some officers working in the ministry, like the case of Phan Van Anh Vu, who was charged with … [Read more...] about Security minister answers issues on criminal offense
Vietnam’s inflation target under pressure: experts
Several economic factors including high commodity and fuel prices will make it difficult for Vietnam to keep its inflation within targeted limits this year, economists say. The country’s consumer price index (CPI) in June increased 0.61 percent from May, the highest such increase in the last seven years, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The CPI in June was 4.67 percent higher than the same month last year, and CPI in the first six months was 3.29 percent higher, the GSO said. The National Assembly, Vietnam’s parliament, has set a target of inflation not rising beyond 4 percent this year. Several economists believe that the target can be met but also express their concern over factors that can spoil set plans. The rise in world oil prices is one factor. Crude oil is now at $72.94 a barrel, higher than the estimate of $70 when the parliament set the target. Higher oil prices will see fuel prices rise, leading to a higher CPI, said economist Ngo Tri Long, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s inflation target under pressure: experts
NA reviews law on unions, education
National Assembly (NA) deputies on Wednesday agreed that it is necessary to make amendments to the Law on Trade Unions to better protect labourers working for private enterprises. — VNA/VNS Photo Phương Hoa HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) deputies on Wednesday agreed that it is necessary to make amendments to the Law on Trade Unions to better protect labourers working for private enterprises. Deputy Phạm Minh Chính from Quảng Ninh Province said the number of private enterprises has increased, meaning the number of labourers working for the private sector is now higher than that of the State-owned sector. The current Law on Trade Unions focuses on protecting rights of State-owned enterprise labourers, but not so much for private sector labourers. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) signed by Việt Nam and ten other countries allows labourers to establish their own organisations, … [Read more...] about NA reviews law on unions, education
The Government’s regular meeting- April 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 54/NQ-CP Ha Noi, May 10, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the delegates and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in April 2018, held on May 03, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the preparation for the 5th working session of the 14th National Assembly Over the past time, ministries and agencies have cooperated closely with agencies of the National Assembly and the Legislature’s Standing Committee in designing agendas and preparing documents for the Legislature’s working sessions and meetings of the Legislature’s Standing Committee. However, a … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting- April 2018
No effort is too much in anti-corruption fight
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Groundless accusations and lack of manpower to look into them were among reasons lawmakers cited against allegations made via phone calls or emails during the morning session of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth meeting in Hà Nội on May 24. NA deputies debated pros and cons of a proposal to accept such allegations in addition to traditional ways (in which citizens must either send them to Government agencies in written forms or present them in person) in the draft law on denunciation. “We must think about whether we can commit a significant amount of manpower to investigate a phone call or an email,” said deputy Trần Văn Mão. He said the number of valid accusations only amounted to nearly 20 per cent based on statistics collected during the last two years with traditional methods. Deputy Võ Đình Tín said that while allowing allegations to be made via phone calls or email … [Read more...] about No effort is too much in anti-corruption fight
The Government’s regular meeting- March 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 54/NQ-CP Ha Noi, May 10, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the delegates and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in April 2018, held on May 03, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the preparation for the 5th working session of the 14th National Assembly Over the past time, ministries and agencies have cooperated closely with agencies of the National Assembly and the Legislature’s Standing Committee in designing agendas and preparing documents for the Legislature’s working sessions and meetings of the Legislature’s Standing Committee. However, a … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting- March 2018
Over 2,000 opinions and petitions sent to NA
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) delegations collected over 2,000 opinions and petitions from citizens nationwide to submit to the fourth session of the 14th NA. All were transferred to the Government and relevant ministries and agencies for handling. This was reported by Chairman of the NA Committee on People’s Aspirations Nguyễn Thanh Hải at the on-going session of the NA Standing Committee in Hà Nội yesterday. Of the figure, the Government and relevant ministries and agencies answered over 1,400 opinions, accounting for nearly 74 per cent, by providing voters with essential information. They handled 162 petitions and are looking over how best to deal with a further 357, according to Hải’s report on the settlement of voter petitions submitted to the fourth session of the NA. The report said that the efforts of the Government, ministers and heads of sectors in dealing with voters concerns has helped to tackle … [Read more...] about Over 2,000 opinions and petitions sent to NA
The Government’s regular meeting in January 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 13/NQ-CP Ha Noi, February 08, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet members and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s January meeting, held on February 02, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Education The Ministry of Education and Training shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Justice, the Government Office and concerned ministries and agencies in collecting comments of the Government members and feedbacks of the Government Office to revise … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting in January 2018
Viet Nam establishes its first National Committee on Children to advance child rights
The Government of Viet Nam launched the first National Committee on Children on December 6th 2017 in Ha Noi. On this occasion, reporter of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Online Newspaper interviewed Mr. Youssouf Abdel-Jelil, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam, about his opinion on the establishment of the first National Committee on Children as well as his assessment on Vietnamese Government's efforts to boost implementing child rights. Reporter: What do you think about the legal reform that Viet Nam has undertaken recently to advance child rights? Viet Nam has undertaken significant legal reform in recent years. Indeed, the Constitution, which was approved by the National Assembly in 2013, has a chapter on human rights with a specific provision on children’s rights and the role of the State in ensuring the protection of children. Importantly, the recently enacted Law on Children further articulates these Constitutional provisions by providing the legal … [Read more...] about Viet Nam establishes its first National Committee on Children to advance child rights