National Assembly begins Q&A session

National Assembly begins Q&A session

(VOVworld) – The National Assembly on Tuesday began a two and a half day Q&A session with Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh answering questions on a number of pressing issues...
Month of action to end violence against women

Month of action to end violence against women

(VOVworld) - The Action Month for Gender Equality and the Prevention of Gender-based Violence will be observed in Vietnam for the first time next Tuesday under the theme “Joining Hands to...
Measures taken to prevent Zika virus epidemic

Measures taken to prevent Zika virus epidemic

(VOVworld) – The Government, Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Health have issued documents and organized working teams to direct the prevention of the Zika virus epidemic. Communications have been enhanced...
Zika cases in HCM City climb to 17

Zika cases in HCM City climb to 17

(VOVworld) - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has declared the end of Zika virus outbreak at commune-ward level in Phuoc Long Ward, District 9. However, the outbreak still...
EU, Canada open a new page in trade cooperation

EU, Canada open a new page in trade cooperation

(VOVworld) – The EU and Canada signed the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) at the EU-Canada summit, which took place in...
NA debates several revised draft laws

NA debates several revised draft laws

(VOvworld) – On Monday, the National Assembly listened to a report verifying the amendments to the bill on management and use of state assets, the bill on railways, and the law...
NA debates government reports

NA debates government reports

(VOVworld)- On Friday, National Assembly deputies discussed performance reports from the Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court, the Director of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, and government reports...
Public investment focuses on key projects

Public investment focuses on key projects

(VOVworld) – The government has submitted to the National Assembly the mid-term public investment plan from 2016 to 2020. It’s the first time Vietnam has built a 5-year public...
Vietnam acknowledges UN support

Vietnam acknowledges UN support

(VOVworld) – On Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Pratibha Mehta, UN Resident Coordinator, who came to say farewell before ending her term in Vietnam. Mr. Phuc said Vietnam acknowledges contributions of...