The draft law on alcohol harm prevention was discussed at the ongoing 33rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee yesterday.— VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The draft law on alcohol harm prevention was discussed at the ongoing 33rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee yesterday. Most NA members agreed that homemade alcohol needed to be managed to prevent harm to people’s health. However, they said, any regulation must be feasible and administrative procedures must be simplified. In response to a proposal from some deputies who suggested banning the production of homemade alcohol for commercial purposes, the Standing Committee said it was not suitable and infeasible. The committee said regulations on quality assurance and food safety, which are requirements for business licences for trading alcohol, already covered in article 12 and 14 of the draft law. Chairman of the NA Committee for Science and Technology … [Read more...] about NA deputies want citizens to put down the bottle
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Party’s Resolution on strategy for sustainable development of marine economy
The Resolution was adopted at the 8th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee. The following are key parts of the Resolution for reference: I - SITUATION AND CAUSES 1. Background and situation It is forecasted that in the coming time, the international situation will continue to witness many complicated developments, especially the strategic competition between big countries and maritime boundary sovereignty disputes and disagreements among countries in the East Sea. Trans-boundary environmental pollution, climate change and sea level rise have become urgent global problems. Sustainable development and harmony between development and marine conservation have become the mainstream. Globalization and revolution of science and technology have created many opportunities and challenges. Still, in the country, macroeconomic stabilization, sustainable development; adaptation to climate change and sea level rise; security, social order and safety are big difficulties and challenges. 2. … [Read more...] about Party’s Resolution on strategy for sustainable development of marine economy
First Hanoi forum on climate change response to be held
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam is considered one of the five nations most affected by climate change, with huge risks of flooding, landslides, earthquakes, and coastal erosion. The Hanoi Forum 2018 on climate change response will be held for the first time in the capital city of Vietnam between November 8-11 by the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU) and the Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS). The information was announced by President of VNU’s Quality Assurance Council Mai Trong Nhuan, representative of the Hanoi Forum organizing committee at a press conference in Hanoi on November 7. Press conference for the Hanoi Forum 2018. Photo: VA Under the theme "Towards Sustainable Development - Climate Change Response for Sustainability and Security”, the Hanoi Forum 2018 is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, including international leaders and former leaders, politicians, foreign and domestic scholars and scientists, and representatives from … [Read more...] about First Hanoi forum on climate change response to be held
Viet Nam National University HCM City eyes improvement for global integration
Viet Nam National University HCM City. — Photo courtesy of VNUHCM As a pioneer and key pillar in Viet Nam’s education system, Viet Nam National University-HCM City (VNUHCM) is developing sustainably and affirmed its position as a well-known national multi-disciplinary training and scientific research centre in Southeast Asia for more than 23 years. VNUHCM has pioneered many latest models and technologies in training, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development and higher education reform. In 2010 VNUHCM became the first university in the country to adopt an innovative educational framework titled CDIO (Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating) designed to produce the next generation of engineers and help improve the quality of most of its curriculums in many other majors besides engineering to train skilled human resources who can adapt to the fourth industrial revolution. VNUHCM now has five member universities with 30 … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National University HCM City eyes improvement for global integration
Building law on cyber security: a must in current situation
Full-time National Assembly deputies discussed the draft Law on Cyber Security at a conference held by the NA Standing Committee on April 4, 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VLLF/VNA) - The draft Law on Cyber Security, which is scheduled to be passed by the 14th National Assembly at its ongoing session, contains some new provisions which raise public concerns. The Vietnam Law and Legal Forum, under the Vietnam News Agency, talks with Lieutenant General Hoang Phuoc Thuan, Director of the Cyber Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security, about some controversial issues governed by the draft law. Over the past few years, the cyber security situation has developed complicatedly. Series of cyber-attacks and security incidents have been reported by local media. Could you elaborate on the necessity to make the Law on Cyber Security in Vietnam today? The cyber security situation in the world and Vietnam is undergoing complicated developments. There … [Read more...] about Building law on cyber security: a must in current situation