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Participants at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 2 to release the book entitled “Resolutely, persistently fighting corruption and negative phenomena to contribute to building more transparent and stronger Party and State” by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. The release of the book is part of activities to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3) and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena (February 1). Jointly published by the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs and the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House, the book presents directions of comrade Nguyen Phu Trong as the Party leader and head of the steering committee in a systematic manner, and demonstrates the Party’s consistent ideology on the prevention and control of … [Read more...] about Party chief’s book on fight against corruption and negative phenomena released

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R), Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, and Ambassador Dennis Francis Smith, Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the Un ited Nations (UN) exhange the joint statement. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago officially established the diplomatic ties on February 1. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam, and Ambassador Dennis Francis Smith, Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations (UN), on behalf of the two governments, signed a joint statement on the establishment of the diplomatic ties between the two countries at New York. Accordingly, Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives at the ambassadorial-level under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. On the same day, the document was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for circulation and to UN member countries for information. With the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Trinidad and Tobago set up diplomatic ties

At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 2 asked the Government, ministries, agencies and localities to boost production and trade, deal with difficulties to be faced by businesses and people this month to achieve rapid and sustainable socio-economic development. Chairing the Government’s monthly teleconference with localities, PM Chinh said since the beginning of this year, the Government has followed the Party Central Committee’s conclusions, the National Assembly and Government’s resolutions and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s directions on 2023 socio-economic development. Ministries, agencies and localities have also drastically performed their assigned tasks. In January, macro-economic situation was basically stable. The consumer price index rose by 0.52% month-on-month and 4.89% year-on-year. As of January 17, credit growth hit 0.65% compared to the end of last year, meeting public demand before and during the … [Read more...] about PM chairs monthly teleconference with localities

The Thai baht (Source: http://jakartaglobe.id) Bangkok (VNA) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and Japan’s Finance Ministry on March 9 signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to promote the use of their local currencies in order to settle bilateral trade and investment. Japan ese authorised agencies will intensify information sharing and organise periodical discussions to effectively serve transactions between the two currencies. At present, nine commercial banks participate in the cooperation by providing the direct exchange rate quotation and promoting foreign exchange transactions in yen and baht in the interbank markets as well as trade with their customers. VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand, Japan sign deal to promote local currency use

Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government has advised people to wear masks when going out and consider working from home on February 2 and 3 to avoid PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is currently at a dangerously high level. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts PM2.5 levels will rise across much of the country on the two days as the fine-dust pollution accumulates in stagnant air. PM2.5 has been linked with heart and lung diseases as well as cancer. According to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri , Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about people’s health, especially those of vulnerable groups, and advises them to wear sanitary or N95 masks when leaving the house, and to avoid prolonged outdoor activities. The PM also urged government agencies and businesses to consider a work-from-home approach to reduce air pollution from traffic. Anucha said those with chronic health problems or respiratory symptoms should consult a doctor before doing outdoor … [Read more...] about Thailand warns of dangerous fine-dust pollution

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 2 asked the Government, ministries, agencies and localities to boost production and trade, deal with difficulties to be faced by businesses and people this month to achieve rapid and sustainable socio-economic development. Chairing the Government’s monthly teleconference with localities, PM Chinh said since the beginning of this year, the Government has followed the Party Central Committee’s conclusions, the National Assembly and Government’s resolutions and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s directions on 2023 socio-economic development. Ministries, agencies and localities have also drastically performed their assigned tasks. Read full story - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam, and Ambassador Dennis Francis Smith, Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations (UN), on behalf … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on February 2

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Land and water surface rents in 2022 will be reduced by 30% for lessees that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic under a decision recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai . Under Decision 01/2023/QD-TTg, the 30% reduction is applicable for organisations, units, enterprises, households and individuals that directly lease land and water surface from the State under a decision or contract or certificate of land use rights, ownership of houses and other land-attached assets of competent state agencies in the form of land rental with annual payment. This regulation is not applied for land and water surface rents owed in the years before 2022, or late payment./. VNA … [Read more...] about 2022’s land, water surface rents reduced for COVID-19-affected people

Lieut. Gen. To An Xo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Violations at vehicle registration centres have signalled an organised corruption case , causing severe losses to the society, Lieut. Gen. To An Xo , spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, told the Government’s regular press conference on February 2. The Departments of Public Security in localities have to date examined 32 centres and prosecuted 248 defendants on charges of "bribery brokerage", "giving bribes", "receiving bribes" and "forgery at work", released Xo. Investigations show that some inspection and registration leaders received monthly and quarterly bribes from several registration centres to ignore errors in dossiers of vehicle owners, or violations during periodical or unexpected inspections and assessments. Regarding Viet A and rescue flight cases – which have drawn great public concern, Lieut. Gen. Xo said that the ministry is striving to complete investigations into  them within the first … [Read more...] about Violations at registration centres an organised corruption case: ministry spokesman

By 2025, the Ministry of Information and Communications expected Vietnam to have 80,000 digital tech firms, meeting at least 50% of digital tech and services from state agencies. Vietnam aims for the digital technology industry to lead the implementation of Industry 4.0 in the country, with revenue growth 2.5 times higher than the overall GDP expansion rate. ICT to help Vietnam realize the digitalization process. File photo The target was revealed in the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)’s directive for information and communication technology (ICT) development in 2023 and the 2024-2025 period. "Digital technology focused on design, creation, and manufacturing in Vietnam is the main industrial sector driving the nation's industrialization and modernization, contributing to greater digitalization capability and shaping a digital country," the MIC stated. Under the plan, the ministry expected revenue from the ICT sector would hit US$165 … [Read more...] about Digital technology to spearhead Vietnam’s drive for Industry 4.0

Vietnam's real estate market continues to show strong appeal to foreign investors despite global economic difficulties. The foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam’s real estate market in 2022 rose by over 70% yearly to US$4.45 billion, focusing on industrial and large-scale commercial projects, according to the Ministry of Construction (MoC). Real estate projects in Hanoi. File photo The MIC’s report suggested that real estate stands second among sectors with the highest FDI attraction in 2022, which showcases “the strong appeal of the market to foreign investors amid a difficult global economic environment.” Neil MacGregor, Managing Director of Savills Vietnam, echoed this view by saying foreign investors remain attracted to Vietnam, especially in production, retail, logistics, and real estate. He expected the attention from foreign investors would help the local real estate accelerate the recovery process this year. Regarding this sentiment, HSBC … [Read more...] about FDI to Vietnam’s real estate rises by over 70% in 2022