Deputy Inspector General Tran Ngoc Liem speaks at the forum (Source: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The enforcement of the anti-corruption law in enterprises and organisations in the non-state sector was the focus of a forum held in Hanoi on December 12 by the Government Inspectorate in coordination with UNDP and the British Embassy in Vietnam. In opening the forum, Deputy Inspector General Tran Ngoc Liem emphasized that the Party and State have attached importance to the fight against corruption, with the issuance of Party Central Committee’s resolutions, a law and a national strategy on corruption prevention and combat. He noted that many complicated corruption cases of great public concern have been investigated and handled in a strict manner, winning the public’s approval and demonstrating the political resolve of the Party and State. According to Liem, corruption is also growing in the non-state sector, posing a threat to socio-economic stability and … [Read more...] about Enhancing anti-corruption law enforcement in non-state sector
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Danang calls for investment in 60 projects
Investment Danang calls for investment in 60 projects By Nhan Tam Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,19:49 (GMT+7) Danang calls for investment in 60 projects By Nhan Tam Tourists visit My Khe Beach in the central city of Danang. The city wants to build a subway system under PPP format, with the first one connecting Nam O Beach with My Khe Beach - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The central coastal city of Danang plans to call for investment in the VND50 trillion (US$2.16 billion) City Opera House project and the VND54.5-trillion subway system project for the 2020-2025 period. These are two of the nearly 20 projects in need of hundreds of billions of dong each from a list of 57 key projects requiring investment in Danang city for the 2020-2025 period, as approved by Huynh Duc Tho, chairman of Danang People's Committee, based on the Danang Investment Promotion Agency’s proposal. The projects cover various industries such as … [Read more...] about Danang calls for investment in 60 projects
Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2019 set for May
A typical cultural celebration in Khanh Hoa Province. A wide variety of cultural practices and performances will be featured at the Sea Festival.-Photo bvhttdl.gov.vn The provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision approving the programme for the festival – the biggest local sea tourism event, designed to kick-start National Tourism Year 2019. Nearly 50 cultural and art performances, sports competitions and commercial and scientific workshops will take place from May 10 to 13, mainly in the city of Nha Trang. The programme aims to introduce the traditional and contemporary cultural values of Khanh Hoa Province – the so-called land of agarwood and sea of Salangane birds – and the South Central Coast. It includes opening and closing ceremonies, street festivals and art performances. In some districts and towns, there will be other activities such as exhibitions, sports and tourism events. A fishing festival will also be held, along with a Salangane nest … [Read more...] about Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2019 set for May
Thuy An reveals national costume for Miss Intercontinental 2019
Thuy An, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Intercontinental 2019, has unveiled the outfit that she will wear whilst competing in the beauty contest’s national costume segment. The Vietnamese beauty states that she will wear an outfit created by designer Nguyen Minh Tuan when she takes part in the national costume segment of Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt. The outfit, which features clouds, mountains, and a large eagle on the back, is expected to allow Thuy An to perform to the best of her abilities and make a positive impression on both the pageant’s judging panel and members of the audience. Through the costume designer Nguyen Minh Tuan has brought Vietnamese folklore into fashion. 22-year-old Thuy An is a native of Kien Giang province and stands at 1.68 metres tall with measurements of 83-65-89. She is currently a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. Thuy An has previous experience competing in pageants, having been awarded the … [Read more...] about Thuy An reveals national costume for Miss Intercontinental 2019
Vietnam under pressure to address corruption in private sector: UNDP
Corruption increases the cost of doing business, distorts the competitive environment, limits opportunities for investment and widens the growing social inequality, according to a UNDP expert. Overview of the forum. Vietnam is under growing pressure to take measures to address corruption in the private sector, according to Catherine Phuong, assistant resident representative of UNDP Vietnam. “Foreign countries are enhancing enforcement of anti-bribery legislation, resulting in rigorous implementation of corporate compliance programs in their daily operations in emerging markets, including Vietnam,” said Phuong at a forum discussing corruption in non-state business and organizations on December 12. Phuong referred to the Vietnam Provincial Competitiveness Index (CPI) 2018 that showed more than half of the companies surveyed said they pay “informal charges”. Catherine Phuong, assistant resident representative of UNDP Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnam under pressure to address corruption in private sector: UNDP