A lavish farewell party in Quang Ninh with the participation of Mr. Ninh Van Chu. On August 7, in the face of public opinion about the fact that Mr. Ninh Van Chu, former Director of Quang Ninh CDC, continuously threw many lavish farewell parties before retiring, Quang Ninh Provincial Standing Party Committee assigned the Inspection Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to urgently inspect, verify, and clarify signs of violations to promptly advise the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Board to report to the competent authorities on the above content and report to the Standing Board of Provincial Party Committee before August 15. On the same day, following the direction of the Standing Committee of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, the Inspection Committee of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee issued a decision to check for signs of violations against the Party Committee of the Quang Ninh CDC and Mr. Ninh Van Chu. Previously, talking to the press, Mr. … [Read more...] about Lavish farewell parties of former Director of Quang Ninh CDC to be investigated
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NA’s Q&A session to focus on public security, culture-sports-tourism matters
The Q&A session of the NA Standing Committee's 14th session will focus on public security, culture, sports and tourism matters (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Issues in the areas of public security and culture, sports and tourism will be the focus of the question-and-answer session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 14th session on August 10, according to a freshly-released plan of the NA Standing Committee. In the field of public security, the questions will focus on State management over cybersecurity, the safety of national cybersecurity system in the current period, and measures to prevent and strictly handle high-tech crimes. The implementation of resolutions of the NA and NA Standing Committee of the National Assembly related to crime prevention and control, especially drug-related crimes, credit shark, and usury will also be included in the agenda of the session, along with the implementation of the issuance of citizen identification cards, the … [Read more...] about NA’s Q&A session to focus on public security, culture-sports-tourism matters
Power industry honors martyrs
In addition to ensuring stable and safe power supply, EVN’s units have always demonstrated social responsibility. Each unit helps families in need, especially those of war invalids and martyrs living in the areas where they operate. This year, EVN units beefed up such activities in order to contribute to the dissemination of revolutionary traditions, patriotism, national pride, and responsibility of party members and state employees. Since June, EVN trade unions have been visiting families and revolution contributors in many localities. Specifically, the Power Transmission Company No.1 (PTC1) came to offer incense in memory of heroes and martyrs at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs Cemetery in Ha Giang Province; the Ninh Binh PC Trade Union visited and presented gifts to the Nho Quan Invalids Nursing Center in Ninh Binh Province. At the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs Cemetery (Anh Son District, Nghe An Province), a delegation of the Nghe An Power Company offered incense and … [Read more...] about Power industry honors martyrs
National master planning needs changes in development thinking for breakthrough
Until now, only seven out of 111 planning documents have been approved, including those on national land use and only 4 national industry planning pieces in the transportation field. It is obviously illogical since land is a valuable national resource and should be allocated to best promote the national competitiveness as well as the regional geographic advantages after identifying specific regional industry planning. He took the planning of Lien Chieu Port in Da Nang City as an illustration. It is too hard to transform this port into an international-scaled one no matter how much the local authorities wish for it to come true. Meanwhile, Chan May Port on the other side of Hai Van Pass is a more suitable place for this purpose. Considering the regional competitive advantage, it would be much better to invest in turning the latter port into an international one and building a railway to connect it to neighboring areas. As to the vision until 2050 of the newly released national … [Read more...] about National master planning needs changes in development thinking for breakthrough
Scientific seminar highlights President Vo Chi Cong’s merits
PANO - A scientific seminar, “Comrade Vo Chi Cong with Vietnam’s revolution and the hometown of Quang Nam-Danang”, held on August 5th in Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, demonstrated glorious life of late President of the State Council Vo Chi Cong. The seminar, hosted by the Central Party Commission for Communication and Education, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration and Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee, was attended by Dinh The Huynh, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Party Commission for Communication and Education. More than 60 papers, delivered by the Party and the State’s leaders, ex-leaders, scientists, historical witnesses, revolutionary veterans, further made clear the glorious revolutionary life of comrade Vo Chi Cong in different periods and at different positions. The seminar, once again, confirmed that comrade Vo Chi Cong, for more than 80 years, was a bright example on … [Read more...] about Scientific seminar highlights President Vo Chi Cong’s merits
PM Pham Minh Chinh checks progress of Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Terminal S8 on Cau Giay street of the Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Elevated sections of the urban railway from Nhon to Hanoi Station must be completed before December 31, 2022, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a meeting with contractors and leaders of concerned ministries and Hanoi on August 7. The meeting aimed to seek ways to resolve challenges hampering the progress of one of the most critical infrastructure projects in Hanoi. Construction of the railway started in 2008 and was initially planned to finish in 2015. The double-track railway is 12.5km long, with the elevated sections spanning 8.5km and the remaining 4km underground. Only 75% of the work has been completed, with investment doubling to more than 34 trillion VND (over 1.45 billion USD). The Hanoi People’s Committee, consultants and contractors are held responsible for the project’s extended delays, PM Chinh said, adding that there … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh checks progress of Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway