(VOVworld)- The Prime Minister has approved a master plan to move from single-dimensional poverty measurement to a multidimensional approach. The plan, which will be implemented in the next five years, is expected to ensure a minimum standard of living and access to basic social services for all people.
(VOVworld) – The revision of the Civil Code continues to be discussed at the 10th session of the 13th National Assembly. This is an important law, which affects every citizen’s daily life.
(VOVworld) – The 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment (AMME-13) and related meetings are taking place in Hanoi.
(VOVworld) – 50 of 68 provincial and municipal Party Committees have organized congresses for the 2015-2020 term in preparation for the national Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The number of young, female cadres in local Party Executive Committees has increased significantly.
(VOVworld) – On October 26 the EU approved a 17-point plan to address the influx of migrants into European countries through the Balkan region. It is an attempt to improve migration management and slow down the biggest wave of migration since World War 2.
(VOVworld)- According to the draft document of the 12th National Party Congress, Vietnam has revised its goal of becoming a modern industrial nation to creating a firm foundation for becoming a modern industrial nation by 2020. Party members and economists say the new goal is more realistic.
(VOVworld) – The UN will celebrate its 70th anniversary on October 24. From 51 original members, the UN has grown to 193 members and 2 observers, becoming the most influential organization in the world. Since joining the UN 38 years ago, Vietnam has always been a responsible member.
(VOVworld)- At the 10th session of the 13th National Assembly, deputies are discussing ways to boost socio-economic development to stabilize the macro-economy and achieve higher growth in 2016.
(VOVworld) – The Organization for Economic and Cooperation Development (OECD) said Tuesday that plans by rich nations and major emerging countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are not enough to limit the rise in global temperatures to 2 degrees Celsius. It’s a disappointing outcome following a series of international activities to mitigate climate change. It means countries have to act effectively rather than just planning.
(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has presented a government report on Vietnam’s socio-economic development in 2015 and during the 2011-2015 period at the National Assembly session in Hanoi. The report also covers plans for 2016 and the next 5 years.
