Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh answers NA deputies' questions at the session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh clarified issues related to the attraction of investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas at the ongoing 15th National Assembly (NA) during the fifth plenary session on June 7. Answering the question by Hanoi representative Vu Thi Luu Mai on a number of documents that do not match the regulations of the law, Lenh admitted that there are still conflicts and overlapping in documents guiding the implementation of policies to encourage investment in ethnic minority-inhabited areas. The Government has asked ministries and sectors to review all the documents to ensure that they are coherent and suitable with legal regulations, he said, adding that ministries and agencies have completed the work. Responding to a question on criteria to … [Read more...] about Implementation of ethnic minority-related policies clarified at National Assembly
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Mechanism needed to encourage investment in sci-tech sector: top legislator
Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat take the floor at the session (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has emphasised the need to build mechanisms and policies to encourage firms’ investment in science and technology and promote the connection with domestic and foreign sci-tech research organisations and overseas investors. The top legislator made his recommendation while concluding the June 7 question-and-answer session on sci-tech matters of the ongoing 15th National Assembly’s fifth sitting in Hanoi. In his conclusion, Hue said of 92 deputies registered to question Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat , 32 delivered their queries within the course of the session. The NA Chairman asked the Government, Minister Dat, and other ministers involved to take into account comments of the deputies and drastically carry out measures to tackle the sector’s existing shortcomings. According to Hue, the … [Read more...] about Mechanism needed to encourage investment in sci-tech sector: top legislator
Modern policy for private hospitals
Stemming from Resolution No.90/CP in August 1997 on the direction and policy of promoting private engagement in educational, medical, and cultural activities, Vietnam has a proud history of crafting policy on the nation’s health. They include legislation on development of non-public service providers, as well as encouraging private investment in education, vocational training, sports, the environment, and lots more. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van De - chairman of the Vietnam Private Hospital Association Over the past decade or two, these policies have been updated and amended in order to strengthen Vietnam’s framework in this area. These policies have created favourable conditions for localities to organise, apply, implement, and have clear and transparent mechanisms and policies, especially administrative reform in attracting investment for health projects. More importantly, we have attracted many resources, specifically from businesses and capable investors both at home … [Read more...] about Modern policy for private hospitals
Apartment owners, developers at odds over communal area loophole
Tran Khanh, chairman of the Hanoi Building Management Operating Club, said the law does not spell out which areas belong to owners and which are commonly owned, and this is causing disagreements between the owners and building managements. A 2010 decree states that the two areas must be delineated clearly in apartment sale contracts, but another decree in 2015 does not do so, he said. Developers take advantage of it and do not designate shared areas, while buyers usually only worry about their apartment and do not care about shared spaces until later, he said. Nguyen Manh Ha, deputy chairman of the Vietnam National Real Estate Association, said some developers make false claims to sell before taking ownership of shared areas. One of the main disputed areas is the parking lot. The Housing Law states that motorbike and bicycle parking spaces are shared areas, but car parking spots must be bought or rented by residents. The cost of building parking lots is purportedly not … [Read more...] about Apartment owners, developers at odds over communal area loophole
Sci-tech, transport issues to be placed under microscope in NA’s fifth session
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat and Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang will take the floor at the Q&A session in the 15th National Assembly’s fifth session in Hanoi on June 7, which are televised nationwide. After Minister - Chairman of the Government Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh and Government members explain relevant issues, Minister Dat will be questioned about national sci-tech development strategy; hi-tech application for socio-economic development, especially in agriculture; the allocation, management, and use of State budget for scientific research; the commercialisation of research results from institutes, universities and public service units; mechanisms and policies to encourage private investment in the field; and the enforcement of laws and policies regarding sci-tech development fund for enterprises. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and ministers of Finance, Planning and … [Read more...] about Sci-tech, transport issues to be placed under microscope in NA’s fifth session