Politics

Hanoi (VNA) – Permanent Cabinet members deliberated the social welfare package for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during their meeting in Hanoi on April 5.  In his remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the Government and the entire political system have devoted workforce, time and wisdom to the fight against the disease, which has brought initial results. Apart from declaring a nationwide epidemic, a range of essential measures have been employed across the country to combat the disease, he added.  The leader said the Government has spent time discussing the social welfare package in order to soon provide the assistance for those in difficult circumstances, stressing that after the package, the Government will focus on removing difficulties in production and businesses and accelerating the disbursement of public investment.  Through different measures and resources, the State must seek ways to support vulnerable groups, he emphasised.  … [Read more...] about Government looks into social welfare package for pandemic-affected groups

Banks, treasury offices, stock trading floors, and other services directly related to banking activities and businesses – notaries, lawyering, registration, or secured transactions – are also allowed to open. Post offices, logistics services, funeral services and healthcare services can also still operate. … [Read more...] about VN gov’t issues instructions on implementation of stay-at-home order

The local elections also took place as the PiS has put Poland on a collision course with the European Union by introducing a string of controversial judicial reforms that the bloc has warned pose a threat to judicial independence, the rule of law and ultimately to democracy. … [Read more...] about Poland’s nationalists on top in regional polls, but losing urban vote

A party needs at least five per cent of the vote to be elected to parliament, while an electoral bloc must clear a seven-per cent barrier. But -- regardless of how many votes they win -- opposition parties will take at least 30 per cent of parliamentary seats, according to Armenia’s electoral law. … [Read more...] about Armenia PM’s bloc wins by landslide in snap polls

Facing that situation, relevant agencies of Việt Nam have been actively sharing information, coordinating closely and assisting other countries’ representative agencies to carry out citizen protection measures, resolve difficulties and problems during their quarantine and stay in Việt Nam, create favourable conditions for foreign nationals to leave Việt Nam in line with the country’s legal regulations, and ensure disease prevention, Hằng noted. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam actively helps foreign representative agencies protect citizens