Vesak Day 2023: VFF leader visits Buddhist establishments

Vice Chairwoman and Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha visited and congratulated leaders of several Buddhist establishments in Ho Chi Minh City on May 26, on the occasion of Vesak Day, the 2567th birth anniversary of the Buddha.

Two draft laws, NA’s draft supervisory plan for 2024 put on table

Two draft laws and the National Assembly (NA)’s draft supervisory program for 2024 are high on the agenda of the 15th parliament’s ongoing fifth session on May 27

Specific mechanisms, policies for HCM City’s development under NA’s consideration

A proposal and a verification report on the National Assembly’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City were scrutinized during the ongoing fifth meeting of the 15th legislature on May 26 morning.

15th National Assembly’s 5th session to open next week

The 15th National Assembly will open its fifth sitting on May 22 following a preparatory session the same day, heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 19.

Japanese Ambassador: Vietnam is an important partner of Japan

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and pay a working visit to Japan from May 19-21 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

Practical incentives needed to help firms adopt green practices: official

Investment in sectors related to green growth has been on the rise, but it is necessary to devise practical incentives to help businesses effectively adopt green production and business practices, an official has said.

Party leader meets with voters in Hanoi ahead of NA's fifth session

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly deputies of Hanoi met with voters in the capital city's Ba Dinh, Dong Da and Hai Ba Trung districts on May 13 ahead of the 15th NA's fifth session.

Vietnam urged to prioritize renewable energy development

As energy demand continues to rise and domestic sources of fossil fuels for electricity generation become increasingly scarce, ensuring national energy security has become a pressing issue that requires a long-term vision.

Measures sought to make HCM City more attractive to foreign investors

Experts and economists gathered at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on May 12 to discuss measures to help the southern largest economic hub enhance its attractiveness to foreign investors amid its standstill situation in drawing foreign direct investment.

Better capacity, coordination needed in fight against smuggling, trade fraud: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on May 12 presided over the first quarter meeting of the National Steering Committee against Smuggling, Counterfeit Goods and Trade Fraud (National Steering Committee 389), discussing solutions for bottlenecks in dealing with recent violations.