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NA Chairman calls for greater judicial role
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Sinh Hung has urged the judiciary to promote its key role in implementing and popularising the Constitution and thus enhancing social respect for law.
HCM City exceeds 2014 budget collection goal
Ho Chi Minh City’s budget collection in 2014 reached VND252.1 trillion (over US$11.8 billion), 111.44% of the yearly estimate, and 11.4% above the 2013 collection, as released at a conference in the city on January 15.
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Vietnam aims for deeper involvement in 2015 UN agenda
Vietnam will continue to deepen its involvement in the 2015 United Nations agenda for global peace, sustainable development, and dealing with world challenges, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga told Vietnam News Agency in New York on January 14.
Vietnam treasures ties with China
The Vietnamese Party, Government and people always attach importance to maintaining and developing the friendship and cooperation with China in a stable, healthy and sustainable manner, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.
Travel agency unveils stimulus package targeting domestic tourists
Viettravel, a well-known Ho Chi Minh-based tour operator, has announced a promotional programme targeting domestic travellers with the aim of increasing the number of local customers by 30-40% this year.
Athletes aim higher at international sport events
Vietnamese athletes are aiming for higher achievements at regional and international sport tourneys this year such as the 28th SEA Games, the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD 18), and qualification rounds of the Olympic 2016.
National television broadcaster unveils special programme
The national television broadcaster, VTV, on January 14 unveiled a special monthly programme called “VTV Special” which will be produced with assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan's national public broadcasting organisation, NHK.
Aviation officials reprimanded in wake of incidents
The Transport Ministry and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) have issued decisions to reprimand and dismiss several aviation officials responsible for errors that threatened flight safety in late 2014.
Vietnam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair
Vietnam has showcased traditional fine arts, photos, maps, brochures on tourism, air routes promotion programmes at the Reiselivmessen Tourism Fair in Oslo, Norway, with a view to promoting the country’s tourism potential.
Over US$90 million poured into Vietnam’s infrastructure company
The Philippines’ Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) signed a deal on acquiring a portion of stock ownership in the Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company (CII) on January 14.