(VEN) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released Decision 3237/QD-BVHTTDL to organize National Tourism Year Red River Delta - Hai Phong 2013 under the theme "Red River Civilization". Accordingly, the National Tourism Year Red River Delta - Hai Phong will take place throughout the year 2013 which includes three main events: the announcement of the National Tourism Year in January 2013, the Culture-Tourism Week Red River Delta - Hai Phong 2013 (on May 5, 2013 on the occasion of the 58 years of the Liberation Day of Hai Phong City) and the closing ceremony at the end of the year. … [Read more...] about Activities highlight National Tourism Year 2013
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North Korea’s ‘first lady’ debut highlights secrecy
As celebrity wedding announcements go, North Korea's was terse. It was probably also three years out of date. And it highlighted again how little is known about the impoverished nuclear-armed state and its ruling dynasty. … [Read more...] about North Korea’s ‘first lady’ debut highlights secrecy
PM Highlights Socio-Economic Achievements
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has emphasized socio-economic achievements recorded this year, resulting in improved living conditions, increased national power and higher international prestige. The Government leader made the report at the opening of the National Assembly's second session on October 22. He attributed the achievements to the Government's effective and experienced performance as well as contributions by the public and business sectors. His report showed that the economic growth so far this year reached 8.5 percent, representing a 10-year high, and triggering expectations for the nation to reach its 2006-2010 targets in 2008. With a surge in development investment and a series of new infrastructure projects and production establishments in operation, the nation is on the right track towards development in the years to come, PM Dung said. Progress has also been made in socio-cultural fields, especially administrative reforms regarding burning issues that won … [Read more...] about PM Highlights Socio-Economic Achievements
Int’l friends highlight Vietnamese Party Congress
A senior Chinese official said he believes that under the leadership of the freshly-elected Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese people will unite to seize opportunities and overcome all challenges to boost the country's renewal cause comprehensively. Wang Jiarui, Head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the statement during his talks with the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Beijing on Jan. 19, the closing day of Vietnam's 11 th National Party Congress. "The 11 thNational Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a great event that commences the second decade of the 21st century," Wang said. He expressed hopes that by thoroughly grasping the spirit of the 11 thNational Party Congress, the Vietnamese people will step by step accomplish the goal of turning their country into a strong socialist country with wealthy people and a democratic, equitable and civilised society. … [Read more...] about Int’l friends highlight Vietnamese Party Congress
Draft decree highlights conditions for operations of Grab, Uber in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has proposed a series of conditions to tighten the management of Uber and Grab in the country.The transport ministry has submitted a draft decree to the central government, which is expected to replace the current Decree No. 86/2014/ND-CP on the conditions for the auto transportation business.According to Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The, the provisional decree highlights the addition of new requirements for the operations of passenger transport businesses via digital contracts and software, namely Uber, Grab, and similar services.The proposed regulations are aimed at striking a balance with the conditions that have been applied to local taxi companies, Minister The continued.The transport ministry previously collected feedback from taxi firms and transport associations before finalizing the decree, the official added.Pursuant to the tentative legislation, businesses such as Uber and Grab would have to get legitimate licenses and … [Read more...] about Draft decree highlights conditions for operations of Grab, Uber in Vietnam