Tag: Officials
Officials call for new laws against prostitution
A five-year campaign to eliminate the sex industry has increased public awareness but new laws are needed to make the campaign more successful. Many new anti-prostitution forces have been created to stop prostitution in Vietnam, Le Duc Hien, deputy head of the Anti-Social Evil Bureau under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, said at a press... Read more
Education key to stop violence against children say officials
VietNamNet Bridge – Closer co-operation between authorities is necessary to raise awareness on the rights of children and to prevent violence against children and other abuses at home and school, officials said at a seminar in HCM City yesterday. The figures were seven times higher in the community and 13 times higher in schools.The lack of knowledge of... Read more
Officials to review cancer drug approvals
Vietnam’s Health Ministry Wednesday launched an investigation into the regulatory approval given to two cervical cancer vaccines. The investigation team, led by Deputy Minister Trinh Quan Huan, and including chief inspector Tran Quang Trung, Nguyen Huy Quang from the legislation office and Nguyen Trong Thuy... Read more
Transport officials say removal doesn’t mean end
A street barrier in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department Tuesday announced a plan to remove 116 barriers on 25 streets around the city by January 18 to prepare for the Tet holiday and claimed more would be erected in the near future. Street barriers have been set up surrounding... Read more
Officials discuss river pollution, allocate blame
A stretch of the Thi Vai River which is heavily polluted Leaders of southern provinces were Friday called on to do more to tackle pollution in one of the region’s dying waterways, including stepping up factory inspections and blacklisting polluters. At a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City Friday to discuss ways to... Read more
Errant Ho Chi Minh City buses irk officials
An unlicensed bus picks up passengers on the Hanoi Highway, in front of Ho Chi Minh City’s Martyrs’ Cemetery An explosion of unlicensed buses and routes in Ho Chi Minh City is confounding passengers and authorities alike as the end of the year approaches. There are often more than 10 buses parked outside... Read more
Former senior officials receive up to 30 years for smuggling
VietNamNet Bridge - The former deputy chairman of Lao Cai Province People’s Committee, senior customs and police officers and several company executives were yesterday sentenced to long jail terms. VietNamNet Bridge - The former deputy chairman of Lao Cai Province People’s Committee (photo), senior customs and police officers and several company executives... Read more
HCMC officials in the spotlight after satisfaction survey
A survey of Ho Chi Minh City residents found people are becoming more exasperated with some city government services. A bus Friday in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Thanh District. HCMC residents satisfaction with bus services has fallen dramatically over the past two years.The deputy head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport Friday vowed his department... Read more
HCMC officials in the spotlight after satisfaction survey
A bus Friday in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Thanh District. HCMC residents satisfaction with bus services has fallen dramatically over the past two years. A survey of Ho Chi Minh City residents found people are becoming more exasperated with some city government services. The deputy head of Ho Chi Minh City’s... Read more
Prevention key for Vietnam’s food safety: officials
A vendor sells fruit at a HCMC market. More consumers are raising questions about the safety of food they buy. Vietnam should focus on preventative measures to ensure food safety around the country instead of just penalizing violators, health and agricultural officials said Wednesday. Food safety has become a “hot... Read more