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Popularisation stepped up for ethnic, religious policies
The Southwest Region Steering Committee this year will coordinate with ministries, central agencies and localities to step up popularisation work among ethnic minority people and religious followers in the region.
Deputy PM guides preparations for 2014 Vesak
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant authorities and localities to closely work with each other to ensure security and safety for the United Nations Day of Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment and Passing Away).
Hanoi blogger found guilty of slander
Hanoi blogger Pham Viet Dao has been sentenced to a 15-month imprisonment after pleading guilty to abusing his rights to freedom and democracy in order to infringe upon State interests, rights and legitimate interests of organisations or citizens under Article 258 of the Penal Code.
Vietnamese Party delegation visits Malaysia
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) paid a working visit to Malaysia from March 16-19 at the invitation of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the country’s ruling political party.
NA Chairman busy in Switzerland
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung met President of the Swiss State Council (Upper House) Hannes Germann and attended a parliamentary plenary session on March 19 as part of his current visit to Switzerland.
Children fund plans to assist 58,000 disadvantaged
The National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) plans to raise VND87 billion (over US$4 million) in 2014, up 40.3 percent against 2013, in a bid to care for 58,000 disadvantaged children.
Conference reviews rural infrastructure project
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a conference in Hanoi on March 18 to assess the pace of a rural infrastructure project in northern mountainous provinces in 2013.
Vietnam Logistics index launched
The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLBA) and the Vietnam Logistics Institute (VLI) launched the Vietnam Logistics Index in Ho Chi Minh City on March 18.
Trade-economics – key pillar in Vietnam-Sweden ties
Swedish Secretary of Foreign Affairs Frank Belfrage reiterated on March 18 that trade-economics has become an important pillar in Vietnam-Sweden relations over the past 45 years.
Laos wishes to study Hanoi’s elective activities
Laos wishes to learn from Hanoi’s experience in operating elected bodies such as People’s Councils of various levels.