South Da Lat Urban Area: Ideal and Sustainable Investment Destination Situated in a prime location, only 30 km from Da Lat City and 15 km from Lien Khuong Airport, Dai Ninh Trade and Ecotourism Area (South Da Lat Urban Area) is a top-class urban area in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with hundreds of key constructions. As soon as South Da Lat Urban Area comes into operation, it not only brings a new tourism look to the southern part of Da Lat City but also helps stimulate and enhance investment attraction in Lam Dong province, hence creating motivation to boost socio-economic development as well as industrialisation and modernisation of the province. The following conversation with Ms Phan Thi Hoa, President of the Board of Directors of Saigon Dai Ninh Tourism Investment Joint Stock Company, the investor of South Da Lat Urban Area, will provide more information about this project. Hoang Lam reports. In 2010, the real estate market was “frozen” by global economic crisis, … [Read more...]

To mark the 127th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19th), on May 18th, a delegation of representatives from the Party Central Committee, State President, National Assembly, Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front paid homage to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum; and burnt incense to commemorate heroic martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial in Hanoi. Attending the ceremony were Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city's Party Committee-VFF President Nguyen Thien Nhan. Former Party General Secretaries Nong Duc Manh and Le Kha Phieu; former NA Chairmen Nguyen Van An and Nguyen Sinh Hung; former Party and State leaders; Politburo members; Secretaries of the Party Central Committee; Vice State President; NA Vice Chairpersons; Deputy Prime Ministers; revolutionary senior cadres and leaders from ministries and central unions, also attended the ceremony. The delegation … [Read more...]

The Hanoitimes - Party, State and Hanoi leaders paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on May 18 on the occasion of the late leader’s 127th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890). They included Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan, together with former Party, State and National Assembly leaders, war veterans and representatives from ministries and sectors. They recalled the life and career of the late President, who devoted his entire life to the national liberation cause and worked tirelessly for peace and progress in the world. President Ho Chi Minh led the nation to success in the struggle for national independence and in establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam following the August Revolution in 1945. He passed away in 1969. Also in the morning, officials from the Defence Ministry, the … [Read more...]

They included Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan, together with former Party, State and National Assembly leaders, war veterans and representatives from ministries and sectors. They recalled the life and career of the late President, who devoted his entire life to the national liberation cause and worked tirelessly for peace and progress in the world. President Ho Chi Minh led the nation to success in the struggle for national independence and in establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam following the August Revolution in 1945. He passed away in 1969. Also on the same morning, officials from the Defence Ministry, the Ministry of Public Security, and Hanoi paid homage to the late President. They later laid a wreath at the Memorial to War Heroes. … [Read more...]

In her closing remarks, NA Chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, requested the President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, the Council of Ethnic Affairs and other Committees of the NA and relevant agencies to acquire opinions of the NA Standing Committee in order to finalise reports presented at the session. The reports cover different aspects such as the country’s socio-economic situation, the State budget, the treaty and protocol on land borderline and markers between Vietnam and Laos, and the draft law on amendments and supplements to some articles of the 2015 Penal Code, among others. Such documents must be completed before the opening of the NA’s third session slated for May 22, she said. The top legislator said the NA’s Committee for Deputy Affairs effectuated personnel resolutions following conclusions made by the NA Standing Committee. The NA Standing Committee also agreed on the need for the Government to issue a decree on special … [Read more...]

This year’s event was themed “Siding with Business” and was attended by Politburo members, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan, Deputy Prime Ministers, government members, representatives from financial institutions and professional associations. Nearly 1,500 of the business delegates were from the private sector, 200 from foreign-invested enterprises and 100 from State-owned and equitised firms. Leaders from 63 cities and provinces nationwide also joined the televised conference. Speaking at the event, PM Phuc hoped that participants would give constructive and straightforward feedback to contribute to administrative reform and building a government of support for businesses. In his speech, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc congratulated the government on launching the second wave of reform and thanked the PM for issuing a document directing supervision and inspection to facilitate … [Read more...]

Vietnam's lawmaking National Assembly has approved the request of Vo Kim Cu, one of four former officials punished by the government for their roles in the Formosa environmental disaster last year, to step down as a legislator. Vietnam's lawmaking National Assembly has approved the request of Vo Kim Cu, one of four former officials punished by the government for their roles in the Formosa environmental disaster last year, to step down as a legislator. The legislature’s Standing Committee passed the resolution with majority votes to allow Cu, 60, to leave his post, less than a month after he submitted a petition to resign, saying his health no longer permitted him to continue working as a lawmaker. The resolution was issued based on Cu’s own petition and his punishment for being involved in the so-called Formosa scandal, Tran Van Tuy, head of personnel of the National Assembly, confirmed on Monday. Vo Kim Cu was voted in as one of 494 members of the 14th National … [Read more...]

At the first meeting, President Quang congratulated the achievements attained by the Chinese Party, State, Government and people in the country's comprehensive reform, particularly the processes of transforming the development model, stabilizing the macro-economy, maintaining a high growth rate, and continuously improving people's living standards, since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The Vietnamese President believed that the Chinese Government and people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, with the nucleus of Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, and under the direction of Premier of the State Council of the Socialist Republic of China Li Keqiang, will successfully accomplish all set socio-economic development objectives and missions. President Tran Dai Quang (L) and Premier of the State Council of the Socialist Republic of China Li Keqiang  President Quang stressed that further cementing and promoting traditional … [Read more...]

President Tran Dai Quang (L) meets with Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, on May 12 He said the Party, Government and people of China treasure the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with Vietnam, adding that the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference wants to bolster exchanges and cooperation with the Vietnam Fatherland Front. The two sides should increase the exchange of experiences in reform and national construction, contributing to consolidating their social foundation and boosting the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Yu Zhengsheng said. President Tran Dai Quang praised the contributions that the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Yu Zhengsheng himself have made to the relations between the two Parties and countries. He expressed his hope that the two sides will push for the popularisation of the common perception reached by senior leaders among … [Read more...]

Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping warmly welcomed visiting Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and his entourage to China, saying that the visit - the first China visit of President Tran Dai Quang in his capacity as Vietnam's State President, is of important significance, contributing to strengthening and deepening the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership.  The host highly valued the great achievements obtained by the Vietnamese Party, State and people over the past time, expressing his belief that the Vietnamese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will accomplish the missions and objectives set by the 12th National CPV Congress, and that Vietnam will soon basically become a modernity-oriented industrialized country and reach the objectives of rich people, strong country, and democratic, equal and civilized society.  At the State-level reception hosted by Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping … [Read more...]

He said the Party, Government and people of China treasure the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with Vietnam, adding that the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference wishes to bolster exchanges and cooperation with the Vietnam Fatherland Front. The two sides should increase the exchange of experiences in reform and national construction, contributing to consolidating the social foundation and boosting the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Yu Zhengsheng said. President Tran Dai Quang praised the contributions that the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Yu Zhengsheng himself have made to the relations between the two Parties and countries. He expressed hope that the two sides will push for the popularisation of the common perception reached by senior leaders among the two countries’ agencies and administrations at all levels, so that the perception will be realised through specific actions, creating … [Read more...]

Beijing (VNA) – The Vietnamese Party and Government highly evaluate the ties formed between the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), stated President Tran Dai Quang. He made the remark at a meeting with CPPCC Vice Chairman Wang Jiarui in Beijing on May 11 during his State visit to China. President Quang stressed that people-to-people exchange is an important channel for Vietnam and China to boost constructive cooperation and resolve outstanding issues satisfactorily. Lauding Wang Jiarui’s long-time support for the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, he expected the Chinese official to continue his contributions to increasing exchanges and mutual understanding between the two organisations and people. Wang Jiarui affirmed that the Chinese Party, Government and people treasure the traditional friendship and partnership with Vietnam and that he will spare no effort to foster amity between … [Read more...]

Nguyen Thien Nhan picked to lead HCMC Party Committee Van Nam HCMC - The Politburo on May 10 announced its decision to appoint Nguyen Thien Nhan, member of the Politburo and president of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, as secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, replacing Dinh La Thang. A ceremony was held at the headquarters of the HCMC Party Committee to announce the decision, and attended by Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Politburo member and chairwoman of the National Assembly, and Pham Minh Chinh, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the fifth plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee had decided to let Dinh La Thang relinquish his post of secretary of the HCMC Party Committee and head of the NA delegation of HCMC, and take up the post of deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission. To ensure the direct, comprehensive, regular and uninterrupted leadership of the Politburo, the … [Read more...]

The public and Party members across the nation applauded the outcomes of the fifth plenary meeting of the Party Central Committee in dealing with mistakes committed by Party officials and in outlining major orientations for socio-economic development. Many opinions said that the public execution of disciplinary measures against officials with mistakes regardless of their positions and ranking is the right thing to do to build a strong and transparent Party. Nguyen Tuc, a member of the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee said the public punishment of cadres is a good form of education to help them realize their violations and correct their mistakes. The first ever public punishment of a Politburo member is a right decision, said Nguyen Viet Chuc, another member of the Presidium of the VFF Central Committee. He added that building a strong and transparent Party is the root for sustainable economic development and defence and security. “It is … [Read more...]

The Politburo on May 10th granted a decision assigning Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member (12th term) and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, to be Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party Committee. On behalf of the Politburo, Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Party Central Committee Commission on Organization, announced the Politburo decision on personnel work. The Politburo decided to remove from his position as Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party Committee (term 2015-2020) Dinh La Thang, and assign him to the position of Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee Commission on Economics. Under the Politburo decision, Mr Nguyen Thien Nhan was appointed to be Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party Committee. Coming from Tra Vinh province, 64 years old, he is a Professor of economics and doctor of cybernetics, and fluent in the English and German languages. Mr Thien Nhan is a member of the Party Central Committee term X, XI and XII; and National Assembly deputy term X, XII, … [Read more...]

Dinh La Thang, who was voted out of the Politburo on May 7 due to past mismanagement of state-owned Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), has been appointed as a deputy chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission. Thang received the decision to be transferred from his current post as the secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee on May 10. Thang had been holding this post since February 2016. Earlier, on May 7, over 90 per cent of the members of the Party Central Committee voted in favour of disciplining Thang by warning and removing him from his position in the Politburo for the 12th Plenum due to his role in approving loss-making projects and a variety of wrongdoings at PetroVietnam. The Economic Commission advises the Party Central Committee on socioeconomic policies. At the moment, Nguyen Van Binh, a Politburo member, presides as chairman. Thang is going to be the eighth deputy chairman of the commission. The names and designations of … [Read more...]

The Politburo has appointed Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, to be the new Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee. National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) presents the Politbuor's decision to appoint Nguyen Thien Nhan as new Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee The appointment decision was presented to Nhan at a conference on personnel work in the city on May 10 morning. Politburo member and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said all Politburo members voted for Nguyen Thien Nhan to hold this new position for the 2015-2020 tenure. Nhan will replace Dinh La Thang, who was removed from the Politburo for his past financial wrongdoings as head of the National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam). The disciplinary measures against Thang were announced at the third working day of the 12th Party Central Committee’s fifth plenary session on May 7 under the … [Read more...]

Vietnam’s Politburo has appointed a new top leader for Ho Chi Minh City, three days after removing the southern metropolis’ Party chief from the decision-making body. Vietnam’s Politburo has appointed a new top leader for Ho Chi Minh City, three days after removing the southern metropolis’ Party chief from the decision-making body. Nguyen Thien Nhan, a Politburo member who is chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, has been appointed secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, according to a decision made on Wednesday by the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission. The Party Committee is the leading organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam in each of the country’s cities and provinces. Nhan replaces Dinh La Thang, who was warned and then dismissed from the Politburo on Sunday for multiple acts of financial misconduct committed while steering a state-run oil and gas company between 2009 and 2011. At a ceremony held this … [Read more...]

Politburo member Nguyen Thien Nhan returns to his former political playground, replacing a populist official recently censured. Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has appointed a high-ranking official who studied in former East Germany and the U.S. to replace the recently ousted top leader of Ho Chi Minh City as part of a major personnel reshuffle. Nguyen Thien Nhan, 63, has been the president of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, an umbrella organization of all political and social groups in Vietnam, since 2013. He has also been a member of the Politburo, the decision-making body of the Communist Party, since that year. His predecessor Dinh La Thang was removed from the Politburo in early May after the Communist Party’s top watchdog held him accountable for a raft of “serious violations” while he was the chairman of the state-owned energy giant PetroVietnam several years ago. Nhan is a familiar face to the business and diplomatic communities. Once an educator, he … [Read more...]

Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, deputy head of the Supreme Patriarch Council of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), delivered a message of VBS Patriarch, Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, urging Buddhist followers to continue contributing to peace and happiness of themselves and their families, as well as the country’s prosperity and peace for humanity. President of the Ho Chi Minh City chapter of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) To Thi Bich Chau, in her speech, hailed the VBS and its municipal chapter for raising its members’ awareness of State laws and national unity. The VFF and municipal authorities pledge all possible support to religious activities, encourage religious dignitaries and followers to join national emulation movements, and unite religions and the nation in national construction and development, he said. An incense-offering ceremony and prayers for national peace and prosperity were also held on the occasion. … [Read more...]