𝓀 Party cell of Hoang Sa special zone to officially operate from July 1
Hoang Sa is the only special zone of Da Nang following the reorganisation of the city’s grassroots administrative units since June 16.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on November 25 had a meetingwith Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Sochi city, during whichthey agreed to work harder to raise bilateral trade to 7 billion USD by2015 and 10 billion USD by 2020.
PM Medvedev, whois also leader of the ruling United Russia Party, pledged to speed upnegotiations for a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the CustomsUnion of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan so that it can be signed in2015, paving the way for the flows of goods, services and investmentsbetween the two countries.
The two leaders expresseddelight at the growing bilateral cooperation in energy, especially oiland gas and nuclear power, which they described as an area of strategicsignificance to both nations.
They committed tocreate the most favourble conditions for Vietnamese and Russian stateoil and gas firms to operate in their respective territories by reducingtaxes and expanding operational areas.
The twosides will increase cooperation in oil and gas exploration andexploitation in Vietnam’s continental shelf in accordance withinternational law, including the 1982 United Nation Convention on theLaw of the Sea (UNCLOS).
They will step upnegotiations for a deal of expanding and modernising the Dung Quat oilrefinery and join hands with Vietnam in implementing the Ninh Thuannuclear power plant to ensure utmost safety, quality and efficiency forthe project.
PM Medvedev declared that Russia willmake it easier for Vietnamese agro-forestry and fishery products toenter its market while considering a flexible conversion between thecurrencies of Russia and Vietnam in order to facilitate paymentsand transactions between their businesses.
GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy oftreasuring and wishing to strengthening and consolidating itscomprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, considering theEuropean country as one of its top important and reliable partners.
The Communist Party of Vietnam is keen on bolstering the friendshipand sound cooperation with the United Russia party, he stated.
The Party chief thanked the Russian Government and PM Medvedev forsupporting the Vietnamese community in the country, suggesting that inthe future, Russia create more favourable conditions for the communityto get their legal residence in Russia .
Heproposed that Russia back the operation of the Hanoi-Moscow Centre forCulture, Trade and Hotel (INCENTRA) in Russia as well as an air routelinking Vietnam and Vladivostok.
Both hostand guest noted with pleasure that both countries share similarviewpoints in many international and regional matters of mutual concernand show their close coordination and mutual support at forums in theregion and the world.
General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong said Vietnam is willing to support Russia in increasing itsrole in issues related to the maintenance of peace, stability, securityand cooperation in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region as well.
Meanwhile, PM Medvedev vowed that Russia willback Vietnam’s bid for a seat in the United Nations Economic andSocial Council (ECOSOC) for the 2016-18 tenure and a non-permanentmember of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-21tenure.
Regarding the East Sea issue, both sidesagreed that all disputes at sea should be settled through peacefulmeasures in respect for international law, including the UNCLOS 1982,and the full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Partiesin the East Sea (DOC) towards the early conclusion of a Code of Conductin the East Sea (COC).-VNA
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💃 Mechanisms for settling legislation-caused hindrances under discussion
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
💞 PM orders swift action on public resources amid administrative restructuring
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Vietnam, US promote people-to-people exchanges
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
☀️ Morning digest on June 23
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
🍎 Vietnam voices concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
🐲 Vietnam activates response plans, ensuring safety for citizens in Israel, Iran
According to updates from the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in both nations, no Vietnamese casualties have been recorded to date.
🌟 Vietnamese embassy issues urgent safety advice amidst escalating Israel – Iran tension
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
🍌 NA set to vote on dozens of legislative packages in final week of 9th session
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
🌠 SCOVA: Over 65 years of connecting OVs with homeland
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
෴ Local administrative restructuring must not stall other tasks: PM
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
ꦗ PM chairs national teleconference to promote key programmes
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
🐟 Prime Minister to attend 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions, pay working trip to China
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
🌠 Deputy PM attends St. Petersburg economic forum, sidelines bilateral activities
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
ಞ National event announcing operations of two-tier local administrations slated for June 30
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
🅰 Government leader pushes for clear, practical legal reforms
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
🌼 Prime Minister orders swift implementation of two-tier local administration model
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
🉐 Revolutionary press must grow further to serve national development: Party chief
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
ꦇ Vietnam becomes model in implementing SDGs: UN chief
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
🍷 Ceremony held to celebrate 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
