An overview of the session (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam on August 10 stressed the need for each individual to protect personal information, especially on the cyberspace, when responding to deputies’ queries regarding the disclosure and sale of personal information on social networks at a Q&A session during the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 14th meeting. Lam said that the problem of personal information disclosure in the world and Vietnam is alarming, while the legal corridor on this issue has not been completed, and people's awareness of personal information protection remains low. Therefore, the Ministry of Public Security has implemented a number of solutions, firstly building and perfecting the legal corridor on personal data protection. He said that the ministry is submitting to the Government for approval a decree on personal data protection, and plans to study and consult the Government to submit to the NA for … [Read more...] about Individuals should be aware of personal information protection: Minister
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Thailand moves to attract investors
A map shows the area allocated for the Eastern Economic Corridor for aviation (EECa), highlighted in yellow. (Source: Bangkok Post) Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai Government on August 9 approved the allocation of 165ha of land in the Eastern Airport City project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a bid to attract investors and businessmen. As reported by the Bangkok Post, speaking after a weekly cabinet meeting, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the free-trade zone will not be restricted by large numbers of laws and regulations, with waivers on customs tariffs and other import measures on offer. The area will also feature other activities and recreation facilities to support 24-hour services, including five-star hotels, shopping malls, duty-free shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, exhibition and convention halls, and entertainment services, the PM said. Airport City is located in the over 1,000ha economic zone for … [Read more...] about Thailand moves to attract investors
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 10
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 10. -The question-and-answer session as part of the 14th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee started on August 10 with questions on issues under the management of the public security ministry. Opening the session which was broadcast live on national television and radio, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said that basing on proposals of 58 NA deputy delegations, the NA Standing Committee has chosen two groups of issues for the Q&A session – those under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Read full story - Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam provided more information about the new passport version of Vietnam while fielding questions from full-time lawmakers at the 14th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 10. He said the granting of the new … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 10
Ministry of Public Security seeks stronger cooperation with U.N. agencies
At a reception for the U.N. Resident Coordinator in Hanoi on August 9, Lam noted that the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has always coordinates closely with U.N. agencies in crime prevention and control, gender equality promotion and security, even amid the COVID-19 spread. The minister briefed the U.N. official on coordination between the ministry and U.N. Women in improving the leadership capacity for women and fighting violence against women, as well as the establishment of its relations with the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism in aviation security. He said the ministry will officially send officers to U.N. peacekeeping operations this year, and will work to ensure the sex ratio among the officers as recommended by the UN, viewing the international mission as a regular, long-term task of the Vietnamese police force. Lam suggested Tamesis to continue facilitating cooperation between U.N. agencies and the ministry, as well as the U.N.’s support to Vietnam in … [Read more...] about Ministry of Public Security seeks stronger cooperation with U.N. agencies