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In order to better implement the role of a member of the CERD, the Vietnamese State commits to promote communication, education and awareness on the CERD throughout the country in general and especially in the ethnic minority and mountainous areas in particular. Along with that is strengthening the inspection, supervision and evaluation of law enforcement, especially the supervisory role of the people, unions, and socio-political organizations. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes the rights of ethnic minorities by concrete actions

The rights of ethnic minorities are both universal and specific. All ethnic minorities have equal rights with the majority. Due to their vulnerabilities, they need to be guaranteed with priority rights. The specialized rights of ethnic minorities are shown in three aspects: equal right without discrimination, the right to preserve cultural identity, the right to support development by the State. … [Read more...] about Ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities: Comprehensive and multidimensional understanding is needed

Hanoi (VNA) - The 11th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) concluded on January 15 with Thongloun Sisoulith elected as General Secretary of the Party. Participants at the congress approved important documents of strategic significance to Laos’ development, including a Political Report from the 10th LPRP’s Central Committee, the socio-economic development plan for the 2021-25 period, and the revised Statute of the LPRP. They elected a new Politburo with 13 members, a Central Committee comprising 71 official members and 10 alternate members, along with a secretariat with nine members and an Inspection Commission with seven members led by Khamphan Phommathat. Addressing the closing of the congress, the newly-elected General Secretary of the LPRP Thongloun Sisoulith said the congress was a success and emphasised that the whole country must work hard to implement the contents of the congress’s resolution. The resolution sets six major … [Read more...] about Thongloun Sisoulith becomes new leader of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party

Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16

Accordingly, there are eight types of pork in the market stabilization program whose retail prices increased this time. Of which, the price of ham rose from VND145,000 to VND151,000 kg; that of pork shoulder from VND145,000 to VND158,000 per kg; that of pork loin chops from VND140,000 to VND153,000 per kg; that of pork shanks from VND129,000 to VND139,000 per kg; that of pork armpit from VND127,000 to VND137,000 per kg; that of pork shoulder and ham lean from VND175,000 to VND190,000 per kg; that of pork tail bone from VND103,000 to VND113,000 per kg; that of pork bones from VND77,000 to VND85,000 per kg. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16