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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

In a draft decree that is being reviewed by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam’s largest city listed two new property taxing options. In the first option, it wants to impose a tax on owners who do not directly use their land and building. The tax amount and duration will be determined by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. In the second option, it wants to impose higher taxes and fees on the second property of each owner, such as registration fees (when purchasing a property), a tax on non-agriculture land, and a personal income tax when selling a property. The increase amounts will be determined by the city. Registration fees will be increased from the current 0.5% of a property value to 2%, and the maximum collection will be raised from VND500 million to VND1 billion. Non-agriculture land fees will not be raised more than five times the current level, and personal income tax will not be raised more than double the current level. The city will … [Read more...] about HCMC seeks to tax second property

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

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

A vessel of the Vietnam Coast Guard. The country's defence industry has built many modern multi-purpose vessels highly valued by international experts. (Source: People's Army Newspaper) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang chaired a meeting with the General Department of Defence Industry on February 3, asking for effective implementation of cooperation agreements on the field with other countries. This is among the tasks set by Minister Giang, who is also a Politburo member and Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission, for the general department in 2023. He requested it coordinate closely with agencies and units within and outside the army to develop and manufacture products that effectively serve both the national economy and military - defence duties, boost digital transformation, build brands for products and businesses of the defence industry, strengthen partnerships with international partners, and fruitfully hold trade promotion … [Read more...] about Minister requests fruitful cooperation in defence industry with other countries

A carpenter of Kim Bong carpentry village perform the making of a wood sculpture at the event marking the 500th death anniversary of the founder of Kim Bong carpentry. (Photo: baoquangnam.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The 500th death anniversary of the founder of Kim Bong carpentry was held at Hoi An city, central Quang Nam province, on February 2, attracting a large number of locals and tourists. Kim Bong’s traditional crafts were recreated including weaving sedge mats, making household items from bamboo, and carving wood. Many folk games were also introduced, reported Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV). “This year’s celebration creates the foundation for us to hold more interesting and larger events. It helps raise public awareness of restoring the Kim Bong carpentry space methodically and sustainably,” said Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of the Hoi An People's Committee. Established in the 15th century, Kim Bong Carpentry Village is famous for building most of the wooden … [Read more...] about Annual anniversary honours Hoi An’s Kim Bong carpentry

The Deputy Minister of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hopes Vietnam will soon welcome ASEAN delegations to attend major tourism events in Vietnam this year. In 2023, ASEAN member countries will enhance the promotion of tourism projects, further facilitate the connection between   ASEAN destinations, and strengthen joint promotion activities in key markets and within ASEAN. Deputy Minister of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) Doan Van Viet gave his proposal at the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers, which is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2023). Ministers of ASEAN member countries attend the event. Photos: TITC MOCST’s Deputy Minister Doan Van Viet hoped that ASEAN members would soon remove entry requirements related to Covid-19. He said  Vietnam  welcomes ASEAN delegations to attend major tourism events in Vietnam this year, including the VITM … [Read more...] about ASEAN strengthens joint promotion activities for tourism recovery

The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum Travel Exchange (Travex), which will be held in Quang Ninh province on January 16 - 18, 2019. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has called for local travel agents’ registration for Travex 2019. Accordingly, the travel exchange will feature 450 pavilions of ASEAN nations, including 100 booths of host Vietnam. Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. Travex is among the most long-standing annual travel fairs in ASEAN as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). Quang Ninh province will host the ATF 2019 from January 14-19 next year under the theme “ASEAN: The Power of One”. It provides a platform for tourism firms of Vietnam and ASEAN to meet and strengthen cooperation with more than 400 international buyers and reporters from major tourism markets such as the US, Europe and Northeast Asia, among others. The ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region as one tourist … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for ASEAN Tourism Forum Travel Exchange

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

Vietnam promotes its tourism at TRAVEX trade fair in Indonesia (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) - Vietnam lauded its bountiful tourism options at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade fair, part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from February 2-5. With a 54-sq.m pavilion, themed “ Vietnam-Timeless charm ” and “Live fully in Vietnam”, the country aims to lure visitors, while helping travel firms resume connectivity with their partners after the COVID-19 pandemic. It also spotlights the 2023 national tourism year to be hosted by the south-central province of Binh Thuan, home to the beach resort town of Mui Ne. TRAVEX is one of the most important activities within ATF 2023, attracting the attention of international partners, businesses and tourists. As the biggest annual tourism event in the ASEAN region, the ATF is attended by top industry policy makers, practitioners and suppliers of ASEAN-based tourism products and services. Hanan … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes tourism options at top trade fair in Indonesia