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SMEs should be first beneficiaries of stimulus package: experts
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s leading experts have urged small and medium-sized enterprises to be among the prioritized beneficiaries of the Government’s stimulus package that could mount to US$6 billion as this sector is important to supporting economic growth and demand. The US$1bil will benefit the projects which are underway but which are... Read more
Public transportation should supplant private means: experts
The worsening picture of HCMC’s traffic. Buses and taxi cabs have in use since 2002 but only cater for seven percent of the city’s demand. The time has come to replace personal means of transportation by others to address the traffic chaos in Ho Chi Minh City, a senior official said Wednesday. Many members... Read more
Death penalty should be retained for corruption: NA deputies
National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien Tuesday called for the abolishment of capital punishment for economic crimes as deputies discussed amendments to the draft criminal codes. “There should be no death penalty for economic crimes,” Kien said. “The most important thing is to force those responsible to recover the damages caused... Read more
Awards should spur students to achieve more: Thanh Nien official
Scholarships awarded by Thanh Nien Newspaper and the Lien Viet Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (LienVietBank) should motivate recipients to put in exceptional performances, Thanh Nien deputy chief editor said Thursday. With the grants, the recipients could focus on winning even more awards, including scholarships to... Read more
Hanoi should focus on preventing recession next year: PM
The major task of Hanoi next year would be to prevent an economic recession, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said at a conference in the capital Wednesday. To achieve this, it would have to maintain economic growth and ensure social welfare, he said.He advised authorities in Hanoi to maintain production, stimulate investment and consumption while paying due... Read more
E-government should be developed as part of admin reform
VietNamNet Bridge - Developing e-governance as part of administrative reforms topped the agenda at a national workshop that opened on December 16 in Hanoi. VietNamNet Bridge - Developing e-governance as part of administrative reforms topped the agenda at a national workshop that opened on December 16 in Hanoi.Organized by the National Steering Board for Information... Read more
Vietnam, Japan should strengthen economic ties: PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked visiting former Japanese premier Yasuo Fukuda to support the signing of a bilateral partnership agreement between the two countries and the restoration of Japan’s aids to Vietnam. The two countries should do their utmost to achieve both goals for mutual benefit, he... Read more
Provincial chairperson should not be anticorruption chief
Delegates from 14 anti-corruption agencies of the central region and the Central Highlands feel that the provincial chairperson should not head its anticorruption board. They said at a meeting Thursday that it would be like a person playing football and being a referee at the same time.The meeting was held in Khanh Hoa Province’s Nha Trang Town.Some... Read more
Vietnamese photographic artists should be proud of their achievements
For the first time in Vietnam, an exhibition of 15 internationally-renowned photographic artists is now held. Photographic artist Tay Poey Cher from Singapore, talked with Nhan Dan Online reporter. Artist Tay Poey Cher by his photo at the exhibition FIAP is happy and grateful to Vietnam for organising the first exhibition in Asia showcasing the works of... Read more
Petrol price should be VND 8-9,000/litre
VietNamNet Bridge – Petrol distributors say they set up domestic prices close to the world’s prices. However, despite the sharp falls of the oil prices, they have deliberately still not lowered the retail petrol prices. The crude oil price in the world moved up slightly, to over $43/barrel, after falling to below $40/barrel late last week. However,... Read more