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A delegation from the China’s Consulate General in HCM City pays tribute to the late Prime Minister Phan Van Khải. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Foreign diplomatic delegations on Thursday paid tribute to the late Prime Minister Phan Văn Khải at HCM City’s Thống Nhất Hall, expressing deep condolences to the former PM’s family, the State, the Party and the Vietnamese people. Representatives of the delegations expressed appreciation for the PM’s significant achievements in building and developing the country, creating the foundations for the country’s development of diplomatic relations with other countries, and raising the country’s position in the international arena. The delegation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, led by Saysomphone Phomvihane, a member of the Politburo and president of the Lao PDR Central Committee, sent his deepest condolences to the PM’s family, Party, State and people. “The comrade was a leader who contributed greatly to … [Read more...] about Foreign friends pay tribute to late PM Phan Văn Khải

PM approves plan to stock up on rice The Saigon Times Daily Local farmers harvest rice in the Mekong Delta in the file photo. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved a proposal to purchase 80,000 tons of unhusked rice and 200,000 tons of rice from farmers for storage to cope with the region's sharp drop in rice price - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a proposal to purchase 80,000 tons of unhusked rice and 200,000 tons of rice from farmers for storage to cope with the sharp drop in the price of rice in the Mekong Delta region, the local media reported. A meeting was held today to find solutions to the price fall, and attended by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the Vietnam Food Association and the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC). The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development suggested the Ministry of … [Read more...] about PM approves plan to stock up on rice

NA hears 5-year land plan not implemented correctly (19-05-2006) HA NOI  — Many provinces were yet to revise land-use plans according to the 2003 Land Law and several districts and communes have either failed to implement the 2001-05 plan thoroughly or carry out evaluation in a timely manner, said NA Economic and Budgetary Committee at the ongoing session of the National Assembly in Ha Noi. The committee made these observations at the presentation of a government report delivered by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mai Ai Truc of the five-year land-use plan for 2006-10 yesterday. The committee’s appraisal report, delivered by Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien, said that these were problems that had adversely impacted the implementation of the 2001-05 plan and the ones that need to be tackled during the new plan period. The 2005-10 plan, which had addressed the shortcomings of the earlier one and based on NA’s land-use recommendations for 2010, needs to be … [Read more...] about NA hears 5-year land plan not implemented correctly

Use of public transport is expected to peak during the holiday period. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Railway and airline companies in Việt Nam plan to increase the number of trips and vehicles at the end of April as travel demand is expected to rise during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays. The Hà Nội Railway Transport JSC said it would provide additional 29 trains (15,172 seats) for round-trips from Hà Nội to the central cities of Vinh, Đồng Hới, Đà Nẵng and Thanh Hóa. Accordingly, the Saigon Railway Transport JSC said it would provide 27 extra trains (13,000 seats) for round-trips from HCM City to the southern cities of Phan Thiết, Nha Trang and Quy Nhơn from April 26 to May 1. The railway companies said customers should book tickets via their official websites dsvn.vn and vetau.com.vn , or at train stations and certified ticket offices and agencies. Vietjet Air plans to provide customers with 200 more flights (46,000 seats) to domestic … [Read more...] about Additional busses, trains and planes to be deployed during holiday period

Leaders and former leaders of the Party and State pay tribute to the late PM Phan Văn Khải at Thống Nhất Hall in HCM City. VNA/VNS photo Trí Dũng Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Current and former leaders of the Party and State as well as people from all walks of life on March 20 participated in a ceremony to pay tribute to the late PM Phan Văn Khải at Thống Nhất Hall in HCM City. The delegations included the former PM’s family, followed by delegations of the Party Central Committee, the State President, the National Assembly, the Government and the Việt Nam Fatherland Front. At the beginning of the ceremony, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình, head of the funeral organising committee, spoke about the former Prime Minister, saying he had made great contributions to the cause of the Party and the nation. In the funeral book, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng wrote: “Extreme mourning for comrade Phan Văn Khải - Mr Sáu Khải, former member of the Politburo, … [Read more...] about Tribute-paying ceremony for late PM Phan Văn Khải held in HCM City

A number of high-rise buildings have been built in HCM City without adequate infrastructure in the area, worsening traffic congestion in the inner city. — Photo tphcm.chinhphu.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City authorities have submitted a new housing plan to the city People’s Council to ensure that new housing projects follow plans designed to improve city landscapes and residents’quality of life. In recent years, a number of high-rise apartment projects that received licenses ended up worsening traffic and affecting urban planning, especially in inner districts where population is dense and roads are narrow, ac ccording to the city People’Committee. In addition, a number of residential slums still exist in the city centre, according to city authorities. Under the new proposal, new housing must be developed in line with infrastructure plans for new roads, parks, hospitals, schools and shopping malls. Low-rise housing will also be gradually … [Read more...] about City unveils new housing plan

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng chairs the teleconference with localities to review the implementation of the planning law on Monday. HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has asked ministries and agencies to fix obstacles during the implementation of the Law on Planning so that slow planning doesn’t hinder socio-economic development. He made the request at a teleconference with localities on Monday to review the implementation of the law which took effect in January. Dũng underlined the significance of the law as its covers many economic sectors and many new concepts are introduced for the first time, including the 10-year overall national planning scheme. The law is also considered an important tool to help the Government, ministries, sectors and localities set development targets and strategies, ensuring comprehensive and sustainable socio-economic development and effective and economical exploitation of resources. To implement the law effectively, the … [Read more...] about Planning Law come under scrutiny

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday agreed to introduce a draft law on amending 13 planning-related laws to the agenda of next week’s National Assembly plenary meeting. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đức HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday agreed to introduce a draft law on amending 13 planning-related laws to the agenda of next week’s National Assembly plenary meeting. The amendments are expected to make the laws match with the Law on Planning that the National Assembly approved last November, and will take effect next year. The 13 laws that are being suggested for amendments include the Law on Chemicals, the Law on Electricity, the Law on Food Safety, and others. According to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, the proposed draft consists of 14 Articles, of which, 13 contain suggestions for amendments, while the other regulates law enforcement. If approved, the law would remove the need for development and investment … [Read more...] about 13 planning laws to be amended

Leaders of the Hà Nội Department of Health believe that giving children the supplement of vitamin A annually is important for their development. — Photo baohaiquan.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — At least 24.4 per cent of Vietnamese children are malnourished, shows the latest survey of the National Nutrition Institute. This was reported by the Hà Nội Department of Health at a conference on Wednesday to discuss the Day of Micro-nutrients 2018. Speaking at the conference, Hoàng Đức Hạnh, deputy director of the department, said besides the increasing number of obese students, the rate of malnutrition, especially in children under five, in Hà Nội was some 15 per cent. Decreasing the rate of malnourished children is one of the factors for the socio-economic development of the capital city, he said. He attributed malnourishment to the lack of necessary micro-nutrients. The department plans to observe Day of Micro-nutrients every year to supply children with vitamin A and … [Read more...] about Health department plans Day of Micro-nutrients 2018

NEC reports 98 per cent election turnout Nation turns out for elections Polling stations offer support to older residents on Election Day 95% of eligible voters cast ballots in HCMC as of 5 pm. Election Day at a polling station Voters in Bến Nghé Ward of District 1 in HCM City at election unit No 25. Today, more than 69 million voters nationwide took part in Election Day, voting for candidates for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. — VNA/VNS Photos An Hiếu Viet Nam News HCM CITY – Together with voters nationwide, more than 5.2 million voters in HCM City on Sunday took part in Election Day, exercising their rights and duties in voting for candidates for the 14 th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. Although the polls officially opened at 7am, many voters arrived at the 3,200 electoral units an hour early. Of the voters, many elderly people, despite health problems, came early to the polls. … [Read more...] about More than 5.2 million voters in HCM City take part in Election Day