The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Online Newspaper has also affirmed its position in the system of the Vietnamese revolutionary press. … [Read more...] about CPV Online Newspaper contributes to propaganda and implementation of party policies and state laws
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Announcement of Party Central Committee’s 6th plenum
The sixth plenum of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) issued an announcement at the end of the session on 15. In line with the term's working programme, the meeting discussed and gave comment on reports and projects on the socio-economic situation in 2012 as well as plans and State budget estimate for 2013. From October 1 to 15, the meeting also discussed the continued restructuring, renovation and improvement of the efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs); the renovation of policies and laws on land; the fundamental and comprehensive renovation of education and training; scientific and technological development; personnel planning for the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat and key State and Party positions; and the establishment of the CPVCC's Economic Commission. The results of criticism and self-criticism by the Politburo and Secretariat and each member in the spirit of the Resolution of the CPVCC's 4th meeting were also … [Read more...] about Announcement of Party Central Committee’s 6th plenum
New Japanese finance minister seen sticking to policy line
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda appointed as finance minister on Monday a veteran lawmaker expected to follow his line on budget reform and currency intervention in a new cabinet unveiled ahead of an election due in months. Koriki Jojima, 65, who served as the parliamentary affairs chief for the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), will take charge of the world's third largest economy as it teeters on the brink of recession, hurt by a global slowdown and a strong yen. … [Read more...] about New Japanese finance minister seen sticking to policy line
Vietnam tries to whip Communist Party into shape with tough new anti-dissent rule
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party will expel any members that insult, damage its reputation or try to encourage others to do so in any form, including social media.Party members have also been forbidden from denying, rejecting or disagreeing with Party policies under an updated rule to regulate its members.The previous regulation, issued in 2013, stated that members would be expelled if they distorted Party or State policies, or denied or rejected Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh ideology. They also faced expulsion if they rejected the principles of democratic centralism, social democracy, socialist rule-of-law or the socialist-oriented market economy tenet.The same punishment, which is the most stringent facing renegade Party members, also applies for those who call for separation of power among the legislature, executive and judicial branches of government.Party members who accept bribes in return for hiring staff or granting pay rises, promotions or bonuses also face the … [Read more...] about Vietnam tries to whip Communist Party into shape with tough new anti-dissent rule
Vietnam tries to whip Communist Party into shape with tough new anti-dissent law
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party will expel any members that insult, damage its reputation or try to encourage others to do so in any form, including social media. Party members have also been forbidden from denying, rejecting or disagreeing with Party policies under an updated rule to regulate its members. The previous regulation, issued in 2013, stated that members would be expelled if they distorted Party or State policies, or denied or rejected Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh ideology. They also faced expulsion if they rejected the principles of democratic centralism, social democracy, socialist rule-of-law or the socialist-oriented market economy tenet. The same punishment, which is the most stringent facing renegade Party members, also applies for those who call for separation of power among the legislature, executive and judicial branches of government. Party members who accept bribes in return for hiring staff or granting pay rises, promotions or bonuses also face … [Read more...] about Vietnam tries to whip Communist Party into shape with tough new anti-dissent law