The committee’s objective is to assist the Prime Minister in researching and solving critical issues related to the implementation of the socio-economic recovery package. The Government has set up a steering committee to implement the upcoming socio-economic recovery package worth VND350 trillion (US$15.4 billion). Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai. Source: VGP The committee is led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, while Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Vice Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung, and Vice Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Thanh Ha will serve as deputy heads. Other members of the committee include senior officials from ministries and Government agencies. The committee’s objective is to assist the Prime Minister in researching and solving critical issues related to the implementation of the socio-economic recovery package. The National Assembly in an irregular session in January ratified a resolution on … [Read more...] about Steering committee set up to implement US$15.4-billion socio-economic recovery package
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U.S.-led Pacific Partnership 2022 wraps up in Phu Yen
The event saw the attendance of representatives from Vietnam, the U.S. and other PP22 countries like Australia, the U.K. and Japan, along with those from foreign countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji, and international organizations. The two-week program focused on cooperation activities in health care, the construction of classrooms and climate change response, and art and sport exchanges. Rear Admiral Mark Melson, Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF 73), noted that local residents and experts helped them understand more about cultural sensitivity in health care. In his remarks, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper expressed his delight at results of the PP22, calling them a message to promote the extensive and intensive cooperation between the two countries. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the organizing committee of the PP22 Dao My said through the program, doctors and engineers in Phu Yen had a chance to … [Read more...] about U.S.-led Pacific Partnership 2022 wraps up in Phu Yen
Corruption accused must pay full compensation for amnesty consideration
At a Monday ceremony on this year's amnesty, Nguyen Van Long, Deputy Minister of Public Security, said criminals that "violated economic management orders and misused their positions" must "complete their civil responsibilities" before they could be considered for amnesty on National Day (Sep. 2) this year. This is the second year in a row that Phuc would grant amnesty, and also the second where those accused of corruption must have compensated for their crimes before they could be considered for amnesty. Vietnam has had six amnesty occasions from 2009 to 2016, with around 90,000 prisoners released early. Those eligible for this year's amnesty on National Day are those serving timed sentences, those who've had life sentences reduced to time sentences, and those who've had their prison sentences suspended. Prisoners to be considered for amnesty must have good behavior and served at least half their sentences or at least 15 years. Monetary compensation is also an additional … [Read more...] about Corruption accused must pay full compensation for amnesty consideration
Vietjet offers direct flights to Fukuoka and Nagoya in just about five hours
Passengers on Vietjet’s first flights to Nagoya and Fukuoka have been warmly welcomed by a water cannon ceremony with souvenirs, flowers, and the love from the airport’s leaders. The route connecting Hanoi to Fukuoka is operated on three return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays every week. The Hanoi-Nagoya route is operated four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. After routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Tokyo and Osaka, the new routes to Nagoya and Fukuoka offer more options for passengers when flying with Vietjet between Vietnam and Japan while saving costs and enabling flexible flight schedules. Japan has issued entry visas for Vietnamese people for short-term commercial purposes, studying abroad, working, and visiting relatives. Japanese visitors to Vietnam are exempted from visa requirements for stays of up to 15 days. Japan is one of the favourite destinations for Vietnamese tourists with its beautiful scenery and … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers direct flights to Fukuoka and Nagoya in just about five hours