(CPV) - The Administration of Technical Infrastructure under the Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH* co-organized a workshop to disseminate the three legal documents on drainage and sewerage in Da Nang city on June 15th. The workshop took place within the framework of the Vietnamese-German Wastewater Management Program (WMP), implemented by GIZ in Vietnam on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The three legal documents are the Decree No. 80/2014-ND-CP (dated August 6th, 2014 by the Vietnamese Prime Minister on Drainage, Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment) and the two Circulars promulgated by the MoC, which guide the Decree implementation, i.e. Circular No. 02/2015/TT-BXD (dated April 2nd, 2015 guiding the methodology on pricing wastewater services) and the Circular No. 04/2005/TT-BXD (dated April 3rd, 2015 guiding the implementation of some articles of the … [Read more...] about Wastewater sector experts gather for implementation of the legal documents on drainage, sewerage
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Need for more legal documents on climate change
Monitoring Group of the National Assembly's Standing Committee started its inspection on implementing policies and legislation to cope with climate change in the Mekong Delta in two provinces of An Giang and Long An. The provinces have proposed the NA and the government to build law on climate change as well as the relevant legal documents. An Giang is located in the headstream of the Mekong River in Vietnam. The mainstream flows into the province and divide into many branches flowing to Tien, Hau, Vam Nao rivers and many canals. Recently, the unusual flow on the river has caused severe flooding, drought and lack of water for domestic production and mangrove intrusion in the dry season.Seriously, frequent landslides which have taken place in the residential areas and arterial roads have caused lots of damage to people life and community's production. Therefore, over the past few years, An Giang province particularly has paid special attentions in the challenge of climate change. It … [Read more...] about Need for more legal documents on climate change
VCCI Discusses Roles of Associations in Building Legal Documents
In recent years, several associations have significantly contributed to the formation of institutions and policies through seminars and dialogues hosted by these associations, representative organisations and State competent bodies. However, the participation of associations still has little effects. Voices of associations are sometimes discounted. What are the reasons and which measures should be introduced to promote the roles of associations? This is also the main topic of the colloquy "Improving roles of business associations in their contributions to building legal documents and policy dialogues" held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently. Advantages of associations in taking part in building the law According to Hoang Van Dung, standing vice chairman of VCCI, the process of building law documents and policies will not be objective if there is no involvement of enterprises and business associations because these are objects that the law wants to be … [Read more...] about VCCI Discusses Roles of Associations in Building Legal Documents
Corporate Contributions to Legal Document: Still Too Formalistic
Companies more frequently send constructive ideas to the compilation of legal documents, especially before any plenary meeting of the National Assembly. However, the compilation of a legal document, especially related to enterprises, has not reached the inherent nature. In fact, the current process of building legal documents is mainly based on subjective wills and provisions and clauses usually benefit State management organisations. Although various struggles have narrowed the gap between lawmakers and the practicality, the old thought remains deeply rooted. Only when the Government and State agencies asked issues related business matters, enterprises or business associations showed their ideas. Hardly have enterprises ever sent ideas to State agencies for the compilation of legal documents. When there is a problem, enterprises find hard to seek sharing from the State agencies. Mr Hoang Van Dung, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), explained that "The … [Read more...] about Corporate Contributions to Legal Document: Still Too Formalistic
New legal document will help stabilize gold and foreign currency markets
VietNamNet Bridge - It is believed that the Circular No 22, forbidding commercial banks from lending cash against gold collateral, which took effect on October 28, will help stabilize the gold and foreign currency markets. SBV halts lending against gold collateral … [Read more...] about New legal document will help stabilize gold and foreign currency markets