VietNamNet Bridge – The sixth plenum of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) issued an announcement at the end of the session on October 15. In line with the term’s working programme, the meeting discussed and gave comment on reports and projects on the socio-economic situation in 2012 as well as plans and State budget estimate for 2013. From October 1 to 15, the meeting also discussed the continued restructuring, renovation and improvement of the efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs); the renovation of policies and laws on land; the fundamental and comprehensive renovation of education and training; scientific and technological development; personnel planning for the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat and key State and Party positions; and the establishment of the CPVCC’s Economic Commission. The results of criticism and self-criticism by the Politburo and Secretariat and each member in the spirit of … [Read more...] about Announcement of Party Central Committee’s 6th plenum
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Brazil judge says president’s ex-chief of staff may have been bribed
A federal judge in Brazil overseeing a sweeping corruption investigation said on Tuesday there were signs that President Dilma Rousseff's former chief of staff had received bribes. Judge Sergio Moro asked the Supreme Court to authorize an investigation into whether a graft case involving Brazil's planning ministry may have benefited Gleisi Hoffmann, now a senator and still personally close to the president. Hoffmann has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing. Moro's investigation, which has mostly focused on a political kickback scheme at state-run oil firm Petrobras (PETR4.SA) over the past 17 months, has already pushed Rousseff's approval rating to single digits and, along with a slow economy, brought calls for her impeachment. "This is very bad news for Rousseff, at a time she is doing everything to diminish the crisis, news like this brings the crisis even closer to her," said Thiago de Aragao, a partner at Arko Advice, a consulting firm. Hoffmann served as Rousseff's chief … [Read more...] about Brazil judge says president’s ex-chief of staff may have been bribed
Congress discussed criteria and structure of Party Central Committee
The Hanoitimes - On January 24, The 12th National Party Congress discussed the criteria for Party Central Committee members and the structure of the 12th Party Central Committee. In the morning, the chief talked with the delegation on the report of the Presidium about necessary information in the list of candidates and recommended personnel of the Central Executive Committee. Participants studied lists of recommended candidates, nominated the Central Executive Committee (official and alternate) prepared by 12th Central Executive Committee. In the afternoon, delegates continued to exchange on standardization, structure, the list of nominees of the Central Executive Board and research documents on personnel records. Participants also mulled over a list of nominations for members of 12th Party Central Committee, both official and alternate, prepared by the 11th tenure’s committee. They later proposed additional candidates outside of the list. Heads of delegations attending the … [Read more...] about Congress discussed criteria and structure of Party Central Committee
Lê Quý – first editor-in-chief of VOV Overseas Service
Le Quy was the first Editor-in-chief of the Voice of Vietnam's Overseas Service and the Vietnam Television, and was deputy head of the Vietnam Radio and Television Commission. He was the first Vietnamese reporter in charge of producing programs for overseas broadcast. Quy said experiences he had during the establishment of the Voice of Vietnam and its activities during the wars against the French and the Americans will never fade from his mind, adding that those experiences provided valuable lessons for his later journalism career. Born and raised in Huế, Le Quy was attending Hue National High School when the August Revolution broke out in 1945. Other outstanding figures of the revolutionary period like Xuân Diệu, Huy Cận, and Tran Hoan, were just a few years older or younger than Quy, and studied at the same high school. Student movements were quite strong at that time and many students volunteered for the front line. Lê Quý was admitted to the Liaison Committee of the National … [Read more...] about Lê Quý – first editor-in-chief of VOV Overseas Service
Chief of General Staff inspects units in Kon Tum province
At the working session At the Kon Tum provincial Party Committee, General Giang hailed the locality's achievements in areas such as economy, culture, society and national defense and security. Besides, the Chief of the General Staff and leaders of the province discussed measures to strengthen the leadership orientations for military and defense missions along with the local socio-economic development; especially promote information dissemination for ethnic minority groups to better understand policies and guidelines of the Party and laws of the State, and support them in developing their household-economy, reduce poverty and improve their living standard quality.At Regiment 28 (Division 10) and Division 10 (Army Corps 3), General Giang praised their outcomes in training, conducting exercises and unit building. He also reminded the units to further strengthen the political and ideological education for officers and soldiers, uphold their combat readiness and fulfill all … [Read more...] about Chief of General Staff inspects units in Kon Tum province