Administrative punishments in advertising sector
VGP – The Government on November 12 promulgated Decree 158/2013/ND-CP, under which advertising products that are banned from being advertised shall be fined up to VND 100 million (nearly US$5,000).
VN, US to expedite TPP negotiations
VGP - During PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s November 14 reception for US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, both sides affirmed that they would accelerate the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.
EU looks to sign FTA with VN by late 2014
VGP – The European Union (EU) hopes to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Viet Nam as early as by late 2014, said European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani.
VN is Russia’s key partner in Asia-Pacific
VGP – Viet Nam is a key partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific region, said Russian President V. Putin.
Gov’t has two new Deputy PMs
VGP – With 88.96% of vote, the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a resolution on the increase in the number of Deputy PMs to five at its 13th tenure.
List of Deputy PMs submitted to National Assembly
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on November 11 submitted to the National Assembly (NA) a presentation asking for an increase in the number of Deputy PMs from four to five.
Law Day launched to promote law-governed state
VGP - November 9 is observed as the Viet Nam Law Day in a bid to improve people’s awareness of and respect for the Constitution and law.
PM asks for close supervision of deadly storm
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Saturday called for close supervision of typhoon Haiyan which is heading to Viet Nam after sweeping through central Philippines, killing at least 100 people and knocking out electricity and communications there.
UNDP vows to support development process
VGP – Administrator Helen Clark on Friday affirmed UNDP would continue to support Viet Nam’s development efforts during her meeting with PM Nguyen Tan Dung.
PM calls for storm-readiness measures
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on November 8 chaired a video-teleconference with provincial leaders and relevant agencies to discuss measures to cope with super typhoon Haiyan.
