Vietnam to implement UN Convention against corruption

Wed, 08/09/2006 - 13:21

Vietnam will ratify and execute the United Nations Convention Against Corruption as the country is determined to intensify fighting corruption.

In preparation for the ratification of the convention, a two-day seminar is being held jointly by the Government Inspectorate and the Danish Embassy in Hanoi on August 8-9.

Addressing the seminar, the Government Inspector General Tran Van Truyen stressed that the ratification and execution of the convention is an obligation of member countries.

Hanoi to host APEC CEO Summit 2006

Wed, 08/09/2006 - 13:18

The summit will provide a good opportunity for business leaders, policy makers and researchers to share experience and devise solutions for promoting investment and economic cooperation among enterprises in the region.

The APEC CEO Summit 2006 under the theme “Towards One Community: Creating New Opportunities for Shared Development” will take place at the National Conventional Center in Hanoi from November 17-19.

Party and State highly values contributions by overseas Vietnamese scientists

Mon, 08/07/2006 - 14:14

The Party and State always treasure active contributions made by overseas Vietnamese scientists to the development of the country’s science and technology. State President Nguyen Minh Triet made the statement in Hanoi on August 7 while receiving delegates attending the sixth “Meet Vietnam” event.

An Exciting Time in Vietnam, Religiously and Economically.

Thu, 08/03/2006 - 17:38

The Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) has just completed its visit to better understand religious freedom in Vietnam. Hosted by the Vietnam-USA Society (VUS), the IGE delegation visited four provinces in the Northwest and Central Highlands of Vietnam.

PM Stresses Importance of Laws Relevant to Daily Life

Wed, 08/02/2006 - 11:19

The Prime Minister of Vietnam stressed the importance of issuing practical laws and by-laws consistent with daily life in Vietnam, said a government spokesman in a press brief Tuesday in Hanoi.

Nguyen Kinh Quoc made the statement at the monthly government meeting for July 31-Aug. 1 which also covered draft resolutions on the implementation of the 10th Party Congress resolutions and the National Assembly resolution on the 2006-10 plans.

Tourism Agency to Launch Trans-Central Highlands Tour

Tue, 08/01/2006 - 17:16

A tour of five Central Highland provinces programme will be launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to attract a large number of international and domestic tourists. du_lich_voi.jpg

VND 400 Bln For Schools in Central Highlands

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 12:16

The Government has invested VND400 billion (US$25 million) in the building and upgrade of schools in the Central Highlands with the aim of universalizing general education in the region's five provinces.

More than 3,400 classrooms have already been built, including facilities 39 boarding schools.

By the end of 2005, 35 percent of communes in the Central Highlands had achieved universalisation of junior secondary education.

Party Leader Urges Fight Against Corruption

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 10:51

The Party should lead in the fight against corruption and waste, mobilising the entire political system and making the public a firm foundation. images961629_nongducmanh.jpg

Law on Securities, the Law on Lawyers, and the Law on Legal Assistance signed

Fri, 07/28/2006 - 18:07

The Presidential Office on July 19 introduced the Law on Securities, the Law on Lawyers, and the Law on Legal Assistance, approved by the National Assembly in June 2006.

All the three new laws will take effect in January, 2007.The Law on Securities, which consists of 11 chapters and 136 articles, is expected to provide a foundation for the stable and rapid development of Viet Nam's stock exchange and to protect investors' rights.

Vietnam Steps up Fight against Human Trafficking.

Wed, 07/26/2006 - 12:28

Vietnam Communist Youth Unions Secretariat dispatched letters to its affiliate offices across the country Thursday, urging them to mobilize people against human trafficking, especially on women and children.

The central agency suggested that provincial youth union offices actively coordinate with local  women's societies in providing information on human traffic laws to educate them of the dangers.

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