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Central bank, Quang Ninh best performers in 2019 Public Administration Reform Index
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) ranked first in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) in 2019 with 95.4 out of 100 points.
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Central bank best performers in 2019 Public Administration Reform Index
This is the fifth consecutive time the central bank has led ministries and ministerial-level agencies in the rankings.
Admin reform in Hanoi ongoing and improving: City leader
Hanoi maintained second place among Vietnam’s 63 centrally-run cities and provinces in the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Index 2019, which the city’s leader attributed to firm moves made over recent years.
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Vietnam ready for national election day
This political event carries special significance as an expression of the people’ right to mastery to choose worthy representatives.
☀️ Morning digest on March 13
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese students in China anticipate election with great hope
Many Vietnamese students in China said that although they are studying abroad, they remain deeply connected to their homeland and aspire to contribute their knowledge and international experience to the country’s development. For them, the upcoming election represents not only a significant political event at home but also an opportunity for overseas Vietnamese to place their confidence in Vietnam’s next phase of growth
Upcoming general election sparks expectations for new development phase
The upcoming election is an important step in consolidating leadership structures as Vietnam prepares for a new stage of development, said Quynh Iris Nguyen–de Prelle, founder and director of the Intercultural Vietnam–Pacific Centre (IVB) in Belgium.
PM appoints new leader for Vietnam’s top science academy
PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the VAST to continue to serve as the Party and State’s strategic advisory body on science – technology in key areas such as artificial intelligence, energy, marine economy, water security, and aerospace, alongside building a national sci-tech database.
Upcoming general election signals political stability, stronger parliamentary diplomacy: ambassador
Over the past five years, the 15th NA has successfully fulfilled its historic mission, guiding the country through the post-pandemic recovery and accelerating socio-economic development, said Vietnamese Ambassador in Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.
Vietnam, India promote maritime security cooperation through blue economy development
Through four rounds of bilateral “Track 1” Maritime Security Dialogue, the two sides have outlined priority areas of cooperation, including marine scientific research, blue economy development, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, naval and coast guard cooperation, maritime law enforcement, capacity building, and maritime connectivity.
Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges
The VFF will continue strengthening bilateral ties and promoting cooperation activities, while seeking closer coordination and support from Saint Petersburg to expand people-to-people exchanges in the coming period, VFF Vice President and General Secretary Ha Thi Nga has said.
Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification
This marks the first time a peacekeeping training course in Vietnam has been officially recognised by the UN as meeting international standards, representing an important stride in the country’s peacekeeping training capacity and international integration.
First-time young voters in Ha Tinh embrace civic responsibility
High schools across Ha Tinh province have incorporated election themes into extracurricular activities, classroom discussions, and legal knowledge competitions, helping students better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
☕ Afternoon briefing on March 12
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
NEC ready to tackle fake news to ensure succesful election
Initial reviews and verification have found no National Assembly candidate violating regulations as alleged in the complaints and denunciations that would require the suspension of their candidacy.
Preparations for polling day completed on schedule: Official
Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure have been basically completed in accordance with schedule and legal regulations.
Top legislator asked for thorough preparations for NA, People’s Council election
With only three days left before voters head to the polls on March 15, the top legislator described the election as a particularly important political event and a major national occasion that demonstrates the people’s right to exercise their democratic power by directly choosing qualified representatives to the NA and People’s Councils at all levels.
Prime Minister calls for greater self-reliance in developing defence industry
Under the close and coordinated leadership of the Party, State, Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam’s defence industry has made remarkable progress in the 2021–2025 term, contributing significantly to the country’s overall development.
Navy ship completes Milan 2026 multinational exercise in India
Over a journey covering more than 5,000 nautical miles, the ship’s officers and crew combined operational participation with extended sea training aimed at enhancing command coordination capabilities, combat readiness, mastery of weapons and technical equipment, and overall physical endurance.
Austrian Communist Party supports Vietnam’s aspiration for national advancement
Vietnam and Austria should strengthen discussions and exchanges between the two parties, particularly in sharing Vietnam’s experience in Party building, governance and the successful implementation of the Doi moi process.
Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations
Vietnam highly values its relationship with Mexico and aims to further advance cooperation via parliamentary, economic, cultural and people-to-people channels, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.
France-based expert suggests elevating parliamentary diplomacy to support national development
Inter-parliamentary cooperation should be closely aligned with the country’s development priorities, including institutional reform, trade and investment, digital transformation, green transition, energy security, high-quality human resources development and the implementation of international commitments, said Le Van Tranh, a Vietnamese doctoral researcher in law at Paris Panthéon-Assas University in France.
Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development: Cuban Ambassador
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly will inject fresh momentum into the long-standing special relationship between the two countries, bringing their people closer together through the exchange of law-making and social governance experience, said Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes.
