The Hanoitimes - Deputy Minister of Finance Huynh Quang Hai led lifestyles unworthy of a Party member and broke some Party rules. 60 senior Vietnamese officials disciplined over 3 years: Party chief Vietnam disciplines four armed forces officers Two more high-profile officials disciplined for involvement in MobiFone case The Inspection Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee has decided to issue warning against Deputy Finance Minister Huynh Quang Hai. Deputy Minister of Finance Huynh Quang Hai Hai, 58, was deemed to set a bad example as he did not comply with the Party’s principles and regulations on ethics and lifestyle required of its members, negatively affecting the prestige of the Party and the Ministry of Finance. The commission, which safeguards the Party’s moral values and discipline, did not detail how the deputy minister violated the Party’s regulations. Hai became more noticed in social media and some … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Deputy Finance Minister disciplined for bad lifestyle
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ASEAN finance ministers, central bank governors meet in Thailand
At the event (Source: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The 23rd ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM) and the fifth ASEAN Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) took place in Chiang Rai, Thailand, on April 5 under the chair of Thai Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong and Governor of Thai Central Bank Veerathai Santiprabhob. A Vietnamese delegation led by Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung and Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong attended the events. Speaking to participants, Minister Dung asked ASEAN to continue with its reform measures to support regional resilience in infrastructure, capability of financial access, labour output improvement, renewal promotion, and business environment. The Vietnamese side acknowledged the result of negotiations on financial services under the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) and lauded member states for agreeing to ensure the principles of “cautious management” … [Read more...] about ASEAN finance ministers, central bank governors meet in Thailand
Deputy Health Minister requests improvement of population quality
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Viet Tien requested the improvement of population quality and healthcare for the elderly during a conference in Hanoi on January 18 to launch its 2019 tasks regarding population and family planning. He also asked for maintaining the birth rate and limiting the increase in sex ratio at birth. Last year saw the first year of implementation for Resolution No.21-NQ/TW dated October 25, 2017 adopted by the sixth conference of the 12th Party Central Committee on population work in the new situation. Speaking at the event, Deputy General Director of the General Office for Population and Family Planning Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan said the nationwide population hit 94.67 million in 2018, 1 million higher than 2017. The total number of new-born babies reached 1.38 million. The rate of married couples adopting contraceptive methods hit 66.5 percent, lower than the target of 67.4 percent. Regarding population … [Read more...] about Deputy Health Minister requests improvement of population quality
Economies must increase productivity, strengthen inclusive growth: APEC finance ministers
"(These) risks include heightened trade and geopolitical tensions, rising financial vulnerabilities, high and growing debt levels against a background of tighter financial conditions, global imbalances, inequality and structurally weak growth," the statement said. With concerns global growth is becoming "less balanced," the APEC Finance Ministers Meeting held on October 17 in the Papua New Guinea (PNG) capital of Port Moresby put forward a number of recommendations to "advance financial inclusion" and bolster the economy. "To broaden and sustain the current expansion and raise medium-term growth prospects for the benefit of all, our economies must advance policies and reforms that increase productivity and strengthen the potential for inclusive growth," the statement said. "Financial inclusion is a fundamental building block of inclusive growth and development." With the summit's theme centered around embracing the digital future, chair of the meeting PNG Deputy Prime Minister and … [Read more...] about Economies must increase productivity, strengthen inclusive growth: APEC finance ministers
Japan finance minister seeks record budget to boost welfare, defense spending
Japan finance minister seeks record budget to boost welfare, defense spendingThe Saigon Times Daily Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso speaks to reporters in Tokyo, Japan March 12, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday initial budget requests for fiscal 2019 would likely reach a record high around 102 trillion yen (US$918 billion), given an ageing population and defense challenges from China and North Korea. The finance ministry was still in the process of finalizing the figure for next fiscal year starting in April, Aso told reporters. An increase in planned welfare spending and a request from the defense ministry to increase its budget to a record were pushing up overall expected spending, he said. "An expected increase in welfare spending is a big factor behind next fiscal year's budget request," Aso said. "We have to figure out how to accommodate the defense ministry. There are also items … [Read more...] about Japan finance minister seeks record budget to boost welfare, defense spending