A deputy speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Legislators further discussed draft laws on the fifth day of the 15th National Assembly ’s third session on May 27, which was broadcast live on the NA’s television channel . During a plenary session in the morning, they focused on the draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level and the draft Law on Emulation and Reward (amended). In the afternoon, two other draft revised laws, comprising the Law on Domestic Violence and the Law on Insurance Business, were tabled for discussions. NA deputies are scheduled to resume the work after the weekend, and look into the implementation of policies and laws on planning after the Planning Law came into force on January 1, 2019. The working session will be broadcast live on national television and radio channels./. VNA … [Read more...] about Draft laws continue dominating NA session
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Vietnam needs “green climate Doi Moi”: UNDP
Given net-zero commitments, Vietnam is now at a crossroads to transform routes that benefit both the economy and the environment. Vietnam’s climate commitment at COP26 requires development pathways to ensure the balance of both economy and environment that the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) called reforms. UNDP Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen at the ceremony held in Quang Ninh Province on May 28. Photos: UNDP Vietnam would need a “Green Climate Doi Moi” to enable a green and inclusive economic rebound from Covid-19 as the country strives for a high-income level by 2045, while safeguarding the natural resources and environment for future generations, Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative, said today. This includes green, climate-resilient approaches to technology, capital markets, supply chains, business models, and the engagement of SMEs in innovation, Wiesen said at a national launching ceremony held on May 28 in response to World … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs “green climate Doi Moi”: UNDP
Hanoi’s athletes commended for performance at SEA Games 31
The Taekwondo team of Vietnam won four gold and one silver medals in the very first day of competition at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony to honour athletes and coaches of Hanoi who had outstanding performance at the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) was held on May 27 morning. The ceremony was jointly organised by the Party Committee, the People’s Council, the People’s Council Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in Hanoi. Addressing the event, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung highlighted the decisively important contribution s of Hanoi’s athletes to the success of the Vietnamese sports delegation at SEA Games 31. During the Games, athletes from the capital city won 151 out of the 446 medals for the Vietnamese sports delegation (accounting for 33.85 percent) with 62 golds, 35 silvers and 54 bronzes, while the number of athletes of Hanoi accounted for only 24.75 percent of the total. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s athletes commended for performance at SEA Games 31
HCMC strengthens cooperation with Laos’ Champasak Province
Governor of Champasak Province Vilayvong Bouddakham receives HCMC Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen (Photo: SGGP) This is the third meeting between HCMC Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen and the high-ranking delegation from Ho Chi Minh City and Lao sides during the working visit to Laos from May 25 to 29. Previously, Mr. Nguyen Van Nen held talks with Mr. Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the People's Council of Vientiane Capital. He also had a meeting with Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Governor of Savannakhet Province Santiphap Phomvihane. At the meeting with Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Governor of Champasak Province Vilayvong Bouddakham, Secretary Nguyen Van Nen expressed his gratitude to Laos and Champasak Province for supporting Vietnam, as well as Ho Chi Minh City in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. He said that the visit and work of the high-ranking … [Read more...] about HCMC strengthens cooperation with Laos’ Champasak Province