Official: Party, State committed to fighting corruption
The Party, the Government and political apparatus as a whole is committed and determined to fight corruption, said Minister - Chairman of the Government’s Office Mai Tien Dung.
Minister and Chairman of the Government’s Office, Mai Tien Dung, addresses a press conference after a regular cabinet meeting held in Hanoi on October 3 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Party, theGovernment and political apparatus as a whole is committed and determined tofight corruption, said Minister - Chairman of the Government’s Office Mai TienDung.
He was responding to questions raised at a pressconference on October 3 about several economic mismanagement trials involvinghigh-ranking officials and executives as well as leading bankers over the lasttwo years.
“It’s not just the serious and high profilecases, cases in remote areas are also investigated thoroughly and punishmentshanded out under the law in a transparent manner,” Dung said.
He said the Government has been guidingcontinued investigations into huge loss-making projects and businesses.
In the context of the high-level Asia-PacificEconomic Co-operation (APEC) meeting set to take place in Da Nang next month,Dung stressed that the proposed disciplinary action against two key leaders, Secretaryof the Da Nang Party Committee and Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee,would not bear any impact on the event, explaining that the National APECCommittee was led by Deputy PM and Foreign Affairs Minister Pham Binh Minh andVietnam would do its best to fulfill the role of the host country.
“Currently, ministerial level conferences andpreparations for the summit are all going as planned,” Dung said, adding thatthe decision on disciplinary action would be announced in due time, withsecurity and order ensured.
On the controversial issue of new developmentplan proposed for the Hanoi Railway Station and its vicinity, Deputy TransportMinister Nguyen Ngoc Dong said city authorities were seeking opinions fromministries and sectors. The Prime Minister himself had advised caution, henoted.
Concerning the traffic aspect of the new planthat envisages more high-rise buildings, the Transport Ministry would study itand announce its findings later, Dong said.
He said that the two economic hubs of thecountry, Hanoi and HCM City, were suffering from overcrowding and trafficcongestion, requiring sensible management of urban space.
A general rule of the thumb is that trafficinfrastructure takes up 20 percent of total urban space, but this was justseven to eight percent in the two cities, he said.-VNA
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The Vietnamese Party, State and government advocate determinedly fighting and dealing with wrongdoings and corruption cases, Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Minister and Chairman of the Government’s Office, Mai Tien Dung, addresses a press conference after a regular cabinet meeting held in Hanoi on October 3 (Photo: VNA) 
