The Party Central Committee on January 12 closed its 10th plenum in Hanoi with a review of the leadership and direction of the Political Bureau and the Party Secretariat in 2014.
Party Central Committee sets future development goals
Top 10 legal documents issued in 2014
Decriminalization: the need to abolish some crimes in the Penal Code
Penal policies must stem from the assessment of the need for, and necessity of, the application of the penal law, among many counter-crime measures.
Legality of Uber taxi service in Vietnam under scrutiny
The impressive debut of Uber, an American taxi app service, has received both support and protest from the public, triggering a major concern about the legality of this ridesharing service.
Transfer of house ownership to foreigners
Under the Vietnamese housing law, the transfer of residential house ownership must be carried out under house sale and purchase or donation contracts between spouses.
Government sets economic development tasks for 2015
The Government issued Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP, on major tasks and solutions for implementation of this year’s socio-economic development plan and state budget estimates.
Restructuring the economy and renewing the growth model for national sustainable development
After more than three years of restructuring the economy, a new growth model has not taken shape and the competitiveness of the economy slowly improves.
New Law on Marriage and Family
From January 1 next year, the Law on Marriage and Family will come into force, providing a legal mechanism for exercise of human rights and citizens’ rights regarding marriage and family.
Human rights in Vietnam’s ancient feudal law
Under the feudal regimes in Vietnam, especially the Le and Nguyen dynasties, the principal basic human rights of people were clearly defined by law and protected by the states.
Decree No. 111/2014/ND-CP of November 20, 2014
Providing the useful life of inland waterway vessels and the useful life of vessels permitted for import
Finance Ministry proposes abolishing a series of charges and fees
The Ministry of Finance has proposed abolishing, or shifting to the service price mechanism, 26 types of charges and fees in order to suit practical conditions.
New regulations enhance safety in banking operations
The State Bank of Vietnam last month issued a landmark circular providing prudential ratios and limits in the operation of credit institutions and foreign bank branches in Vietnam.
Muong attire is a work of art
The costume of the Muong, especially those worn by women, stands out for its sophistication.
Tra Vinh shrugs off drawbacks to become a hotbed of investment
Located in the Southeast of the Mekong River delta, Tra Vinh province has seven rural districts and Tra Vinh city, covering a total area of 2,295.1 km.
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