Financial sector contributes greatly to Vietnam’s 2023 successes: minister

Financial sector contributes greatly to Vietnam’s 2023 successes: minister

Vietnam's financial sector made important gains in 2023, contributing to the country's "silver lining" with GDP growth of 5.05% amidst the global complex economic picture, said Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tran Tuan Anh relieved from Politburo, Party Central Committee posts

Tran Tuan Anh relieved from Politburo, Party Central Committee posts

The Party Central Committee (PCC) on Wednesday agreed to release Tran Tuan Anh from his positions as Politburo and PCC member and head of the Central Economic Commission for letting multiple violations occur at the Ministry of Industry and Trade during 2016-2021 when he served as minister.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Strong sanctions needed to cut off 'backyard' business relationships: police chief

Strong sanctions needed to cut off 'backyard' business relationships: police chief

Specific regulations and strong sanctions are needed to cut off cronyism relationships between officials and businesses, to prevent individuals from manipulating state agencies and reaping illegal benefits, said Minister of Public Security To Lam on Tuesday.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Hai Phong free trade area development a new, visionary direction: minister

Hai Phong free trade area development a new, visionary direction: minister

Hai Phong city’s plan to build the South Hai Phong Economic Zone with a free trade area as its nucleus reflects a new, bold and visionary direction, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Rapid economic improvement unlikely in short term: minister

Rapid economic improvement unlikely in short term: minister

The Vietnamese economy is gradually regaining growth momentumm, but rapid improvement is unlikely in the short term, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said at a Saturday cabinet meeting.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ha Giang province's Party chief appointed new environment minister

Ha Giang province's Party chief appointed new environment minister

Ha Giang province’s Party Secretary Dang Quoc Khanh was appointed by the Vietnamese National Assembly on Monday as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment for the term 2021-2026.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Don Farrell, Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, is scheduled to visit Vietnam this week to enhance investment and trade relations between the two countries.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Dau Giay-Phan Thiet expressway must be completed by April 30: minister

Dau Giay-Phan Thiet expressway must be completed by April 30: minister

Newly-appointed Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has asked the investor of the Dau Giay-Phan Thiet Expressway linking Dong Nai and Binh Thuan provinces to complete the project by April 30, or be penalized.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to crack down on fake social media advertising

Vietnam to crack down on fake social media advertising

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications will check over fake advertising content on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung said Friday.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Legislative body to make major economic decisions, minister appointments

Legislative body to make major economic decisions, minister appointments

The National Assembly's year-end meeting started Thursday, discussing major socio-economic issues and several draft laws.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Former education minister faces disciplinary action

Former education minister faces disciplinary action

Violations by Phung Xuan Nha, former Minister of Education and Training, led to the risk of loss and waste of state assets as well as society’s resources, warranting disciplinary action.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7