Police in Dong Tam commune conduct fingerprint collection from a local resident to make an identity card (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Local officials and experts discussed the establishment of the national database centre at a conference held in Hanoi on February 3, highlighting that the right approach will make it a driving force for the country’s development. Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Duy Ngoc said the centre that was being studied to propose to the Government, would be “centred around people, aiming to serve people, businesses and the Government.” He noted that this centre had been assigned to the Ministry of Public Security which has substantial experience in projects on collecting and developing national data on population as well as identity card and electronic identity verification projects. He stressed that the ministry had a police force at four levels with strict discipline and the capacity to carry out the task that the Government … [Read more...] about Right strategy needed for the national database centre: experts
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Lao newspaper praises Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership role
An art performance to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2023) (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - Pasaxon (The People), the official newspaper of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, ran an article on February 3 on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The article wrote every time when spring comes, in the jubilant atmosphere of the Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese people joyfully welcome the founding day of the CPV. Over the past 93 springs, the CPV has led its people to fight foreign invaders, gain independence and reunify the country, as well as in nation building and development, contributing to bringing a prosperous and happy life to the people. Under the leadership of the Party, Vietnam has developed from a poor and backward country, and a colonised country to a developing country with middle income; and its role, position and reputation are increasingly … [Read more...] about Lao newspaper praises Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership role
Communist Party of Vietnam – leader, companion of nation
The event was a turning point for the country, ending a crisis in orientations for national salvation and leadership of the patriotic movement of Vietnam in the early 20th century. The moment also became the starting point for the victory of Vietnamese revolution and the growth of the nation in the following periods. With sound policies, the CPV strongly inspired and revived aspirations for national liberation among the Vietnamese people. Only 15 years following the Party revolutionary path, Vietnam had made a great miracle – the success of the August Revolution in 1945, smashing the colonial-feudal rule, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and bringing the nation into the era of independence and freedom. On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. A new era opened for the nation, the most glorious era in the national history – the Ho Chi Minh era. … [Read more...] about Communist Party of Vietnam – leader, companion of nation
Vietnam – Laos companionship bears imprint of Vietnamese Communist Party
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the CPV’s 93rd founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 - 2023), the official stated the establishment was a remarkable event and a turning point in Vietnam’s revolutionary history. Speaking highly of the successes that the Party and people of Vietnam have achieved over the past time, he considered such achievements an invaluable lesson and strong motivation for Laos in its cause of national protection and development. He expressed his belief in further achievements gained by Vietnamese people under the CPV’s leadership toward turning Vietnam into a nation of modern industrialization, prosperity, equality, democracy and civilization. He said he was delighted to see the comprehensive growth of the great Vietnam - Laos friendship and special solidarity, which were cultivated by the first generations of leaders, and then fortified through their revolutionaries and the challenges they faced over the decades. Regarding … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Laos companionship bears imprint of Vietnamese Communist Party
New spirit and new motivation
The Year of the Tiger 2022 was a difficult and challenging one with many unexpected developments, affecting all aspects of Vietnam in particular and the whole world in general. In the special circumstance, the whole Party, people, and military promoted patriotism, determination, solidarity, dynamism, creativity and strived to obtain many important and comprehensive achievements with many outstanding imprints. Vietnam focused on both preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting socio-economic recovery and development, building an independent and self-reliant economy in association with pro-actively and actively fostering international integration in a comprehensive, extensive and effective manner. In the year, Vietnam maintained stable social and political situation, firm national defense and security, and peaceful and stable environment for national development. Those achievements have consolidated and enhanced people's trust in the Party, State, and the … [Read more...] about New spirit and new motivation
Ceremony held to hand over work of President
At the handover ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Presidential Office hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on February 4 to hand over work between former President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. On behalf of the Political Bureau, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong attended and delivered a speech at the ceremony. Phuc was assigned by the Party and State to hold the Presidency from April 5, 2021 to January 18, 2023. During the period, he heightened the sense of responsibility before the Party, people and nation, strictly observed the leadership of the Party, inherited and upheld the important achievements of his predecessors and with the joint efforts and consensus of the Vice President and the President Office’s staff, to lead and direct the effective implementation of the tasks and power in line with regulations of the Constitution and law, and missions assigned by the Political Bureau and … [Read more...] about Ceremony held to hand over work of President
Multilateral diplomacy hoped to help Vietnam become modern industrial country by 2045
Vietnam's UN peacekeeping forces (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has highlighted the role of multilateral diplomacy in realising the dream of building Vietnam into a modern industrial country by 2045 in his recent article published on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet). Diplomatic highlights in 2022 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the ASEAN-US Special Summit. (Photo: VNA) Over the past year, Party, State, and NA leaders have participated in many leading multilateral initiatives, thereby strongly conveying a message of a peace-loving, justice-loving, and innovative Vietnam that is willing to be a friend and a reliable, responsible partner of the international community, Viet said. multilateral diplomacy Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (Photo: VNA) According to Viet, the year 2023 is of significance as it marks the further implementation of the Resolution adopted at the 13th … [Read more...] about Multilateral diplomacy hoped to help Vietnam become modern industrial country by 2045
Former president Nguyen Xuan Phuc formally hands over work
At the ceremony, Phuc, 69, said that as the prime minister during the 2016-2021 term, he was responsible for letting several officials, including two deputy prime ministers and three ministers, commit violations that caused severe consequences. "Being aware of my responsibility to the Party and the people, I summitted a request to resign from all positions and to retire. During the extraordinary meetings of the Central Party Committee and the National Assembly, I had raised this issue unequivocally and clearly," he said. "My family, my wife and children did not earn personal gains or commit corruption related to Viet A, and have never met Viet A director, and these have been clearly concluded by the Central Inspection Commission," Phuc said, referring to the test kit scandal of Viet A Technology Corporation that involved many government officials. On January 17, the Central Party Committee agreed to let Phuc stop serving as a member of the Politburo and the committee , … [Read more...] about Former president Nguyen Xuan Phuc formally hands over work
State presidency officially handed over
The President's Office on Saturday hosted a ceremony to transfer the presidency from former President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc to Acting President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân. Acting President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân presents flower to former President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at the handover ceremony on Saturday. The handover ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Speaking at the ceremony, Acting President Xuân expressed her sincere thanks to former President Phúc for his leadership, help and facilitation and expressed her wish that with the wisdom and valuable experience in his work and life, Phúc would continue to make contributions to the Party, the people and the country. Former President Phúc said that looking back over the past 50 years, he had been always loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and the People; striving to study, work diligently and had completed all tasks assigned by the Party and State. He expressed his belief that, under the leadership of the Party … [Read more...] about State presidency officially handed over
Administrative reform must centre on people, enterprises: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs the third session of the Government’s Steering Committee for Administrative Reform. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the third session of the Government’s Steering Committee for Administrative Reform on February 3, stressing that administrative reform must centre on people and enterprises . At the meeting, connected with 63 provinces and centrally-run cities via videoconference, participants reviewed the obtained results, pointed out shortcomings and difficulties, and proposed focal solutions and tasks for promoting the work. The PM, who is also head of the steering committee, said administrative reform was identified by the Party and State as one of the targeted strategic breakthroughs. It is meant to create favourable conditions for people and enterprises; reduce the time needed for civil servants and public employees to perform duties; help fight corruption and negative phenomena; cut down … [Read more...] about Administrative reform must centre on people, enterprises: PM