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Deputies question finance minister, SBV governor

The question and answer session of the 14th National Assembly’s fourth sitting on November 16 was heated up with issues regarding tax, public debt and monetary policy management.  

Minister grilled on public investment efficiency

 Measures to improve the efficiency of public investment were among issues mentioned by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung at the Q&A session on November 16.

Finance Minister: Loans should be concentrated on key projects

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung pointed out shortcomings in public debt management and put forth solutions to overcome in the coming time while answering questions raised by lawmakers on November 16.

2017 APEC Summit raises Vietnam's international profile

 In its efforts as host country, Vietnam showed great determination in promoting its comprehensive and inclusive integration into the international community as an active and responsible member of APEC.

Diplomat: Vietnam – active, responsible member of ASEAN

 Vietnam’s contributions to the 31st ASEAN Summit and related summits manifested its maturity in integration competence and its increasingly important role in the region, affirmed Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Prime Minister receives Japan’s Nikkei President

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Japanese news agency Nikkei to spread the Vietnamese government’s message of creating all possible support for Japanese businesses in Vietnam. 

National Assembly begins Q&A sessions

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) is holding question and answer (Q&A) sessions from November 16 to 18 as part of its ongoing fourth session.

Vietnam as seen by US President Donald Trump

 US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to provide an update on his fond memories of, and feelings toward Vietnam after his recent visit.

Successes of Vietnam - APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

 Vietnam successfully hosted the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and APEC Year 2017.These events have generated opportunities for Vietnam to further strengthen relations with other countries.

Legislature's Q&A session to focus on key issues

  The three-day Q&A session of the National Assembly’s 4th meeting is set to begin on November 16 and will be broadcast live nationwide with four cabinet members partaking.

Law enforcement officers learn how to investigate transnational cybercrimes

 Twenty-three law enforcement officers from Australia, Asia and Europe are in Hà Nội for the next three weeks for the 44th Asia Region Law Enforcement Management Programme (ARLEMP).

NA adopts Forestry Law, discusses revised Competition Law

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) convened a plenary session in Hanoi on November 15 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

North-South expressway in the east to be put out to tender

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has said that all of the BOT sub-projects under the project on building certain sections of the North-South expressway in the east, will be put out to tender without designating contractors.

US President Trump’s video clip begins with Vietnam image

 US President Donald Trump has uploaded a 44-second video clip ‘Thank you Asia’ on his Twitter which begins with the image of Vietnam.

Forestry law gets approval from National Assembly

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) ratified a draft law on forestry on November 15 as part of its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi.

PM successfully wraps up trip to ASEAN Summit in Philippines

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on November 15, concluding successfully his fresh trip to the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, at the invitation of the host’s President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Prime Minister's hectic schedule in Philippines

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc participated in an array of activities as part of the 31st ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila, the Philipines, from November 12 to 14.

ASEAN reach consensus on protecting rights of migrant workers

 Leaders of the ASEAN member countries have signed the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers after 10 years of negotiations.

ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea

ASEAN and China agreed on a 10-year plan through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the East Sea while trying to settle territorial disputes in the waters, said a document issued on November 13 by involved parties' leaders.

US White House issues statement on President Trump’s Vietnam visit

 The US’s White House has issued a statement on outcomes of the Vietnam visit of President Donald Trump, declaring that the state visit reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.