VOV.VN - The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 14 began discussing the implementation of policies and laws on investing and carrying out Build-Operate-Transfer projects.

The fulfilment of the gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.7 percent in 2017 requires high political determination from ministries and departments as well as corporations, businesses and people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed at a meeting in Hanoi on August 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is renewing its determination to fight corruption in accordance with Party resolutions on Party building and rectification. But some people are skeptical of the anti-corruption effort being led by the Communist Party of Vietnam. 

Numerous issues will be discussed at the 13th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee that opened in Hanoi on August 10.

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has decided to relieve Ho Thi Kim Thoa of her membership at the Party delegation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade for her violations when she led the Dien Quang Lamp Joint Stock Company.

Government members looked into socio-economic performance in July and seven months during a regular meeting in Hanoi on August 3. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) to acquire feedback on the draft law on special administrative – economic zones and refine it to submit to the National Assembly at the October session for consideration. 

 Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong has been assigned to embrace a mission as the permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) from August 1.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has issued a warning against Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Ho Thi Kim Thoa for “serious violations” when she led the Dien Quang Lamp Company.

The investigation into and trial of many major cases monitored by the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption must be accelerated in the remaining months of 2017 as directed by the committee at its 12th meeting in Hanoi on July 31.

The Party, State and people always bear in mind the great sacrifices and contributions of revolutionists, heroic martyrs, war invalids and soldiers to the struggles for national independence and freedom, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. 

A delegation of Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Vietnam Fatherland Front leaders on July 27 laid wreaths at the Monument for Heroic Martyrs and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

Caring for revolution contributors is an important and frequent political task of the Party and State, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the national conference commending outstanding individuals who rendered service to the nation held in Hanoi on July 26.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 presented gifts to national revolutionary contributors and heroic Vietnamese mothers in observance of 70 years of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27).

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has renewed efforts to fight corruption, saying violators should face due punishment no matter who they are and what position they hold. 

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hailed the socio-economic achievements of central province of Quang Ngai over the years during a working session with local authorities on July 16.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense in tribute to fallen heroes and soldiers at the historical memorial site for the Tay Tien Regiment 52 in Moc Chau town in the northern mountainous province of Son La on July 16.

VOV.VN -  National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on July 13 met with Heads of Vietnam’s overseas diplomatic missions for the 2017-2020 term.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Assembly Standing Committee chaired by Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan wrapped up its 12th session on July 13 in Hanoi.

There is no “prohibited zone” in the inspection and execution of the Party’s disciplinary measures, stressed a conference in Hanoi on July 12.

VOV.VN - On July 12, the President’s Office hosted a press conference to announce 12 laws approved at the 3rd session of 14th National Assembly. 

The 12th session of the 14th National Assembly Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on July 11.

The execution of civil judgments recorded good results in the first half of this year, with 314,000 cases being handled, up 3 percent against the same period last year, heard a teleconference on July 10. 

President Tran Dai Quang has asked authorities of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai to take synchronous measures to improve growth quality and promote economic development in a more rapid and sustainable manner.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has suggested the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan seek ways to mobilise resources from the society to invest in transportation infrastructure development, thus propelling socio-economic growth and connecting with regional localities.

President Tran Dai Quang reported on the outcomes of the third session of the 14th National Assembly and made clear issues of concern during a meeting with constituents in districts 1, 3, 4 in Ho Chi Minh City on July 7. 

Combining economic and defence activities are a long-term strategic task of the army, it was affirmed at a discussion held by Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily in Hanoi on July 6.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on July 6 that the terrorists who caused the death of Vietnamese citizens must be severely punished.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 6 offered incense to late General Nguyen Chi Thanh, a man who was closely attached to Vietnam’s victories during struggle against France and the first years of war against the US.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 5 signed Direction 29/CT-TTg on building a plan for socio-economic development and State budget estimate 2018.