Tag: Ministries
Birthplace information added on new Vietnamese passports
The Ministry of Public Security and Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies will add “place of birth” information in new passports from January 1, 2023, said the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Traffic accidents kill 14 people on first day of New Year holidays
Twenty six traffic accidents occurred nationwide on December 31 - the first day of the 2023 New Year holidays (December 31-January 2), killing 14 people and injuring 11 others, according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Traffic Police Department.
Agriculture eyes US$54 billion export target next year
VOV.VN - The agricultural sector is anticipated to rake in US$54 billion from export next year built on its impressive US$53 billion export turnover recorded in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Vietnamese exports to China not subject to COVID-19 testing from January 8
VOV.VN - China is set to remove all nucleic acid testing measures in relation to COVID-19 prevention at border gates for imported commodities, including frozen goods, as of January 8, 2023, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Fees charged for recycling to take effect in 2024
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is developing a legal document to specify fees for recycling products and packages, which is expected to be applicable in 2024.
UK Government, UNICEF provide medical equipment of £500,000 to Vietnam
VOV.VN - The British Embassy Hanoi and UNICEF have handed over £500,000 in life-saving equipment to the Ministry of Health to assist recovery of Vietnam’s health system.
Agriculture ministry asked to build 180-day action plan against IUU fishing
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to build a 180-day action plan to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as recommended by the European Commission (EC), and submit it to him and the Government for approval and issuance.
Politburo, Secretariat impose disciplinary measures on some officials, Party members
The Politburo has decided to give stern criticism of Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and demand him to make serious self-criticism, learn from lessons and promptly direct remedy for violations and mistakes at the Foreign Ministry and report to the Politburo.
Vietnam, Laos tighten special solidarity
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Dinh Hong, Political Commissar of the National Defence Academy, visited Laos and attended an exchange programme with Lao military alumni who studied in Vietnam from December 22-24 at the invitation of the Lao Ministry of Defence.
Medal winners in international Olympiad contests honoured
The Ministry of Education and Training on December 26 organised a meeting to honour 33 Vietnamese students who won medals at international Olympiad and science and technology contests in 2022.
