The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced Le Quoc Quan to 30 months in prison for tax evasion pursuant to Clause 3, Article 161 of the Criminal Code at a trial on October 2.
Vietnam fetched US$743 million from exporting 112,000 tonnes of pepper in the first nine months of 2013, representing year-on-year increases of over 20% in volume and 16.5% in value.
The 24th Governing Board meeting of the Regional Centre for Vocational and Technical Education under the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO VOCTECH) was opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 1.
(VOV) -Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung has reiterated that the Communist Party and the State of Vietnam always pay special attention to the development of education and training in order to support the nation’s process of industrialisation and modernisation.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on October 1 toured the central province of QuangBinh to inspect the damage caused by typhoon Wutip in Bo Trach district and Dong Hoi city.
Vietnam, together with other ASEAN members, is collaborating with the host Indonesia to make the up-coming 21st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting a success, creating imprints and a long-term vision for cooperation over the next decades, said Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong has expressed his hope that Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party (PTP) will continue to contribute to strengthening the two countries’ strategic partnership.
Famous for its numerous islands rising from the emerald water, caves with amazing stalactites and unique animal life, Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been listed among the world’s top 10 most impressive coastlines by Huffington Post Magazine.
The Ministry of Health will launch a “Nutrition and Development” week from October 16-23, carrying the message of ensuring nutrition security and food safety for all people’s health.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its plan to increase domestic flights during the Lunar New Year Festival, the biggest holiday of the year.