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NA passes new laws on corruption, housing, taxes (29-11-2005) Apartments are being built in the Me Tri Ha new urban area. — VNA/VNS Photo Doan Tung Ha Noi — The Law to Prevent and Combat Corruption, or the Anti-Corruption Law, was passed by the National Assembly yesterday. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai was appointed "Commander in Chief" of the Anti-Corruption Committee under the new law by unanimous agreement of the deputies. "The committee will not do the job of functional offices of the State apparatus," assembly Legal Committee director Vu Duc Khien reassured the deputies. Approval of the law was immediately followed by a call from National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An for the deputies, the Government, Party organisations, and particularly the Prime Minister, to take responsibility for the fight against corruption. The law, which passed with 75 per cent of the deputies voting for it, had great significance for the nation and its system of … [Read more...] about NA passes new laws on corruption, housing, taxes

NA to pass 14 laws, one resolution at 8th session (15-10-2005) HA NOI — The 11th National Assembly (NA) will discuss and pass 14 laws, one resolution and debate nine draft laws at the 8th session, announced Chairman of the NA Office Bui Ngoc Thanh yesterday. The parliament, Thanh said, would also reform its style of discussions to encourage more deputies take part and improve the quality of debates so as to enhance the laws to be passed. Deputies were expected to register for debates over laws they are interested in, Thanh told a press conference yesterday. The 14 laws and one resolution to be passed included the revised Law on Environmental Protection, Law on Bill of Exchange, Law on Intellectual Property, Law on E-transaction, Law on Housing, Law on Youth, Law on Anti-corruption, Law on Complaints and Denunciations, Law on Bidding, and the resolution for a programme to build laws and ordinances for 2006. In addition, Thanh said the NA would discuss nine draft … [Read more...] about NA to pass 14 laws, one resolution at 8th session

Assembly passes three laws, project resolution (24-06-2006) HA NOI — The National Assembly yesterday passed three laws and a Resolution on Key National Projects. Major projects A draft resolution on criteria for key national projects was passed by NA delegates yesterday on the thirty-first working day of the ninth session.The resolution was approved by 84.99 per cent and it will come into effect on October 1. Under the resolution, key national projects must comply with the following criteria: The amount of invested capital should be at least VND20 trillion (US$1.25 billion), with 30 per cent or more coming from State coffers. Projects posing a serious potential risk to the environment, such as nuclear power plants and projects changing the land use of protected forests and natural reserves are also included. The criteria also includes resettlement projects displacing 20,000 residents or more. The resolution clearly stipulates responsibility to … [Read more...] about Assembly passes three laws, project resolution

NA aims to pass 14 laws this fall (29-08-2005) HA NOI — The National Assembly plans to pass 14 laws and one resolution at a meeting scheduled for October 18 in Ha Noi, according to a communique released at the end of the 32nd session of the NA Standing Committee in Ha Noi from August 22-27. The laws include the Law on Environmental Protection (revised), the Law on Bills of Exchange, the Law on Intellectual Property, the Law on e-Transaction, the Law on Housing, the Law on Youth, the Law on People’s Police, the Law on Practice of Thrift and Anti-Corruption, the Enterprise Law, and the Investment Law; and the resolution is on a law and ordinance programme for 2006. During the meeting, the NA will also offer comments on nine bills and hear reports on the implementation of the State Budget in 2005, in addition to the orientation, tasks and and estimation of the State Budget for 2006. During last week’s meeting, the Standing Committee debated seven draft laws: the draft … [Read more...] about NA aims to pass 14 laws this fall

NA passes new laws on trade, tourism, minerals (13-06-2005) HA NOI — The National Assembly has passed two new laws on tourism and trade tariffs besides amendments to an existing law on minerals. On Saturday, the house approved the Law on Tourism and Law on Import and Export Tariffs, which will both take effect at the start of the new year, and amendments to the Minerals Law of 1996 which decentralise licensing powers. Comprising seven chapters and 29 articles, the Law on Import and Export Tariffs includes articles on tax payers, tax on cross-border exchange of goods, tax calculation, and protective measures against dumping. It codifies existing regulations on tariffs and fulfils Viet Nam’s commitments towards integrating into the global economy, particularly its efforts at WTO membership. The Tourism Law was passed to replace the Ordinance on Tourism issued in 1999. It includes new regulations on environmental protection, the role of community and organisations … [Read more...] about NA passes new laws on trade, tourism, minerals

If the Law on Planning is not passed during the next session of the National Assembly (NA), many opportunities would be missed, as the law relates to the establishment of a planning strategy for the next five years, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said at a meeting yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Dân HÀ NỘI – If the Law on Planning is not passed during the next session of the National Assembly (NA), many opportunities would be missed, as the law relates to the establishment of a planning strategy for the next five years, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said at a meeting yesterday. The NA Standing Committee (NASC) yesterday continued its session discussing the draft Law on Planning, which faces many differing opinions. The draft law, which has been reviewed by the NA in previous sessions, in principle met the demands of developing a legal framework regulating planning activities, said the NA Economic Committee Chairman Vũ Hồng Thanh. However, it needed to be revised … [Read more...] about NASC urges passing planning law

Small- and medium-sized enterprises account for around 97 per cent of the firms in Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With 83.5 per cent of approval votes, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Law on Support for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The law, with four chapters and 35 articles, regulates principles, contents and resources to support SMEs, as well as responsibilities of agencies, organisations and individuals relating to the support for SMEs. Under the law, SMEs include micro-enterprises and small- and medium-sized enterprises with the average number of employees with social insurance being less than 200 per year. Also, these enterprises must meet one of the following two criteria, including the total investment capital not exceeding VNĐ100 billion (US$4.4 million) and the total revenue of the previous year not exceeding VNĐ300 billion; or the enterprises must be as defined in the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and … [Read more...] about NA passes law on supporting SMEs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Khang HÀ NỘI — The Law on Cyber Security conforms with the Constitution and does not hamper the implementation of international treaties to which Việt Nam is a party, Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Thursday. She made the remark at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press conference in response to reporters’ questions about the recently adopted Law on Cyber Security. She said the law was approved on Tuesday with the majority of votes after many rounds of discussions which took into account the opinions of National Assembly deputies and the public in a widespread and transparent manner. Cyber security is an important issue that greatly affects national security, Hằng said, noting that it has become of special concern for many countries and international and regional organisations in recent years. Attacks on the cyber environment have grown fast in both form and scale and … [Read more...] about VN cyber security law does not hamper int’l treaties

HÀ NỘI (VNS) — The EU is committed to maintaining the principles of international maritime law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Maritime prioroties include the maintenance of maritime safety, security, and cooperation, freedom of navigation and overflight. A public declaration on Recent Developments in the South China Sea was released yesterday by the High Representative on behalf of the 28 EU Member States. The EU does not take a position land, territory and maritime claims in the South China Sea. Instead, the EU urges all claimants to resolve disputes through peaceful means, to clarify the basis of their claims, and to pursue claims in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS and its arbitration procedures. The EU is concerned about the deployment of missiles on islands in the South China Sea, according to the declaration. The deployment of military forces and equipment on disputed maritime features affects regional … [Read more...] about EU issues declaration on South China Sea

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Wednesday had talks with Dutch and Belgian Ambassadors, Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Jansen, along with EU investors, in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Wednesday hosted a reception for Dutch and Belgian Ambassadors, Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Jansen, along with EU investors who want to pour capital into a seaport logistics project worth nearly US$1 billion in Việt Nam. At the meeting, the leader stressed the Vietnamese Government always facilitates the investment of foreign firms, especially those from the EU that have potential and high technological capacity. He also highlighted all-round developments of the relations between Việt Nam and Belgium and the Netherlands, saying the two countries are Việt Nam’s important trade partners. However, PM Phúc said cooperation outcomes have yet to match the potential and strength of the sides. The Dutch Ambassador expressed her … [Read more...] about Việt Nam facilitates investment of EU firms: PM