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Hanoi: National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hailed the Audit State Office of Vietnam (SAV) for its contributions to the NA and the NA Standing Committee’s activities in lawmaking, supreme supervision and decision making during his visit to the SAV on February 15, the first working day after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Chairman Hue emphasised the significant outcomes of audit activities in strengthening financial discipline, improving managerial efficiency and optimising the use of public finances and assets. These efforts, he said, have played a crucial role in fighting corruption and negative practices.

Congratulating the SAV on its achievements in 2023, he urged its Party Civil Affairs Committee, Party Committee, and leaders to instill a spirit of emulation as the sector approaches its 30th founding anniversary this year.

Looking ahead, he highlighted the need to enhance the SAV’s role in ensuring that State agencies fulfill their accountability to the people. This responsibility extends to not
only centrally-run and State agencies but also local elected bodies at the grassroots level.

With stakeholders redoubling their efforts to achieve socioeconomic goals set for the 2021-2025 term, the SAV must closely follow the NA and NA Standing Committee’s working programmes to better serve them in lawmaking, supreme oversight and decision-making on critical national issues, he said.

According to him, it is imperative for the SAV to prioritise the completion of the task of reviewing the Law on State Audit by December 31, 2024 as planned.

Furthermore, the top legislator suggested the sector adhere to Party regulations, including the Regulation 131-QD/TW issued in October 2023 concerning the control of power, prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena in Party inspection and disciplinary enforcement, as well as in inspection and audit activities.

The SAV’s contingent of officials and employees must commit to continuous learning and upholding the highest standards of professionalism. By fulf
illing assigned tasks with integrity and expertise, the SAV can maintain the trust and expectations of the Party, State and people, he said./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Government House, “Bhumitham” reveals “Thaksin” received a suspended sentence. It is a family matter. Not related to the government, points out that the government can express opinions, emphasizes that there will be no Cabinet adjustments.

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Revealing the government’s preparations after Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister received a reprieve that the government had not prepared for this matter. Because it is a matter of Mr. Thaksin’s family, in accordance with the justice process. At this time, it is not clear what this will be. But I would like to send my encouragement and best wishes to your family. We were back together again.

As for the return of Mr. Thaksin It will cause a ripple effect to the government. Until it led to a cabinet adjustment or not, Mr. Phumtham said that this matter was not related. Mr. Thaksin returned this time to live his life. with your family There is a constant stream of news coming out about this m
atter. But we haven’t heard of each other and are still working very well. If there will be any changes Someone must present it to the Prime Minister. And the Prime Minister really agrees. Even if there is an adjustment But at this time we still haven’t seen the Prime Minister say anything at the party meeting. MPs from all past coalition parties Still came to congratulate the Prime Minister on his birthday. With a cheerful smile There shouldn’t be any problem.

As for if Mr. Thaksin receives a suspended sentence Will the government ask for advice on managing the country or not? Mr. Phumtham said that he is a person with experience. Therefore, various opinions may be offered to society.

‘But don’t worry about determining government policy. You can offer Any opinion is welcome. that you consider good or bad according to your experience As for whether or not to take the advice and adjust it? At this time, I haven’t thought about what there must be. Don’t think that the government will do this or that. Thaksin
must come like this. I think by rights and with concern for your country It is already possible to offer opinions to the public. The government now has a duty to do. and have a duty to listen to every voice of every person as we have done,’ Mr. Phumtham said

For concerns about the movement of the masses who agree And seeing the difference in this case, Mr. Phumtham stated that the arrival of Mr. Thaksin had clearly announced that Want to spend the end of my life with my family. Because he had been gone for almost 20 years and decided to return to the justice process as every group had demanded to return. The whole matter is in court. Thailand’s justice process that needs to be done It was according to the rules that had always been followed, so what came back was nothing unusual. and can fight according to the conditions that he has rights and freedom

‘Coming out to move You have to ask what the issue is. And the movement is not related to the government in the sense that it is a problem of any government p
rocess. Movement is also an opinion. Whether you like it or not, you can do it. And it has nothing to do with being connected to the government. or Mr Thaksin We respect different opinions. Which is nothing to worry about. I don’t want you to think that there is a problem with this and that various things will happen. Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. Let’s look at the process. And please wait and see that it follows the legal process. If there is a problem of unfairness, it can be brought up.’ Mr. Phumtham Said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

– State President Vo Van Thuong launched a New Year tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang city of the province of the same name on February 15, or the sixth day of the first lunar month.

The annual activity has been held on the Lunar New Year – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people. Read full story

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of permanent Government members on February 15, the first working day after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, to review this year’s Tet situation and launch some focal tasks.

Officials reported that ministries, sectors, and localities cared for people’s material and spiritual lives by properly implementing social security policies along with activities of gratitude to war invalids, families of war martyrs, and revolution contributors. Tet gifts and assistance worth over 7.76 trillion VND (317.4 million USD) were presented to more than 13.9 million pe
ople of target groups. Read full story

– National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held a Lunar New Year (Tet) meeting with heads of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs, NA committees, and NA Standing Committee’s boards as well as officials and employees of the NA Office on February 15, or the sixth day of the first lunar month.

Addressing the event, NA Chairman Hue highlighted achievements of the NA in 2023 and the first month of 2024, including the successful organisation of the NA’s fifth extraordinary session, during which many important issues were decided, including the approval of the Land Law (revised) and Law on Credit Institutions (revised). Read full story

– The vibrant relations with Latin America have contributed to the successes of Vietnam’s diplomacy last year, according to an article ran by the El Popular (People) e-newspaper, the organ of the Communist Party of Uruguay.

The article highlighted the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and Latin American nations, sayi
ng it made important, outstanding progress in the year. Read full story

– Ho Chi Minh City and Son La city in the northern mountainous province of the same name have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on February 14.

They were among the 64 new members from 35 countries recognised by the organisation for their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level. Read full story

– Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a return to growth in early 2024, driven by an improved economic outlook that led to an increase in new orders, S and P Global has reported.

S and P Global’s report said that in January, the country’s PMI reached 50.3 points from 48.9 points in December last year. The result indicated an improvement in the health of the manufacturing sector for the first time in the last five months. Read full story

– A strong rise was
seen in the number of foreign tourists in many localities across the country during the seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 8-14, led by the central city of Da Nang with nearly 177,000 and Hanoi with nearly 103,000, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

The northern province of Ninh Binh welcomed nearly 100,000 visitors, while the central Quang Nam province served about 97,000 tourists, and the northern Quang Ninh province received nearly 90,000 travelers, according to the authority./. Read full story

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Parliament, “Opposition – Southern MPs” mobilized to oppose the Land Bridge project. “Pitha” said there was no clear answer. Is the investment of 1 trillion baht worth it or not? “Prasertphong” said it was embarrassing. “Ranong’s son-in-law” couldn’t solve the problem of the bridge over the Moken canal. He said, “Ask the people of the south, do they still want anything?”

At the meeting of the House of Representatives Agenda to report on the results of the consideration of the study of the motion on the study of the transportation infrastructure development project to develop the Southern Economic Corridor or Land Bridge, linking transportation between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman. According to the Special Committee Consider studying the Land Bridge project. With Mr. Wisut Chainarun, Pheu Thai Party list MP, as chairman, the committee has completed its consideration. Many MPs, especially the opposition and southern MPs, objected to the contents of the report. Committee that is unclear in many matters
Both the cost-effectiveness of the project Environmental impact Can’t answer the question about saving time. Cost of sailing route along with expressing concern about forest areas and many people’s livelihoods in the area have been lost.

Mr. Prasertphong Sornnuwat, Party list MP, Kaew Klai Party, discussed that this report only talks about good results. But not talking about the negative effects. There are many questions that the Office of Transport Policy and Planning (OTP) cannot answer, such as the impact on sea reclamation. The watershed forest has disappeared.

‘It’s not that I don’t want to develop the southern region. But have you ever asked people in the South what they want? This report only had 10 meetings, which was a tie. There are many shortcomings. There is no participation from the public. It is a development amidst the suffering of the people. The way of life of villagers who have lost their way of making a living It is not a small matter,’ Mr. Anutin said.

Mr. Prasertphong said that he woul
d like the government officials involved to come forward and tell the truth. that people benefit is a consulting company for the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning. And the report said that it would bring happiness to the community. How can it be given? The Cabinet (Cabinet) went to a meeting in Ranong and still could not solve the problem.

‘I cannot solve the problem of building a bridge across the canal for the Moken people. In the end, foreigners have to build bridges for children. Foreigners pay for the money. This government, the cabinet actually goes to a meeting. Ranong’s in-laws still can’t solve the problem. It’s embarrassing. Oh wow, I can’t take it,’ Mr. Prasertphong said.

Mr. Nattanon Srikorkua, Songkhla MP, Bhumjaithai Party, said that the investment in this project is 100% private or not. Are there any other options? If the private sector is not interested And what principles are used for granting concessions for 50-year projects, even though this project is beneficial to the
southern region? But there are 4 things that you need to be aware of: 1. Impact on the environment. 2. Compensation for expropriation must be fair. 3.Electrical management Water sources in the area pass through How to manage it so as not to affect the people in the area? 4. Will citing employment information in the area deceive the villagers? What makes people not trust the project is whether government agency information is 100% complete or not. Ask the committee to review it and listen to the different opinions of MPs as well.

Mr. Pitha Limjaroenrat Party list MP of the Move Forward Party said that this report stated that May help reduce transportation time and distance. There are many unanswered questions. The government must answer three important questions: 1. Is there no better option? In addition to implementing this project, 1 trillion baht will be used in the project. What can improve the competitiveness of the country? 2. How to manage risks of environmental impacts in the area? The project area is
6 world heritage sites, full of potential on land and water, requiring the expropriation of tens of thousands of rai of land. Loss of fishing areas, forests, durian growing areas. And a lot of fruit is a cost that must be paid. And 3. This project must strike a balance and show a clear vision for the maximum benefit of the country and the people. These are 3 important questions that remain unanswered in this report. If the government chooses the Land Bridge project Hoping to share the share of shipping in the region The question must be answered clearly in 3 elements: The project implementation route must be 1. faster 2. more convenient 3. cheaper, but the content of the report only says that it may reduce time, it cannot be inferred that it will be faster. Or is the transportation that must be used by boat, rail, or car convenient for transporting goods? As for the matter of being cheaper, there is no answer in the report. Must wait for details Therefore, if the government cannot answer the question Unable t
o receive this report.-

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of permanent Government members on February 15, the first working day after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, to review this year’s Tet situation and launch some focal tasks.

Officials reported that ministries, sectors, and localities cared for people’s material and spiritual lives by properly implementing social security policies along with activities of gratitude to war invalids, families of war martyrs, and revolution contributors. Tet gifts and assistance worth over 7.76 trillion VND (317.4 million USD) were presented to more than 13.9 million people of target groups.

The supply of Tet goods, especially the essentials, was abundant with ensured quality and stable prices, tourism continued to flourish, while many construction sites and factories sustained activities throughout Tet to speed up progress, they said, adding that public health care was also carried out well.

Participants also highlighted that traffic and transportation were basically sm
ooth with violations strictly handled, political security and national security firmly maintained, social order and safety guaranteed, and the rules on thrift practice and wastefulness prevention seriously implemented.

In addition, many cultural and festive activities deeply imbued with national identity have taken place in a civilised manner. All people welcomed Tet in a merry, sentimental, healthy, safe, and economical manner, officials noted.

They said during the seven-day holiday, the tourism sector recorded about 10.5 million domestic travelers, up 16.6% from the 2023 Tet, including some 3.5 million temporary tenants (up 75%). Some localities housing international terminals welcomed cruise tourists during Tet, a signal of a good year for the attraction of international visitors.

Applauding ministries, sectors, localities, agencies, and relevant units’ good performance of their tasks during Tet, PM Chinh particularly appreciated the forces staying on duty to safeguard the country’s independence, sovere
ignty, territorial integrity, and border; guarantee political stability and social order and safety; care for people’s health; and keep the environment clean.

He affirmed that under the leadership of the Party, led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and thanks to support from the National Assembly, the entire political system, people, businesses, and international friends, the Government organised a merry, healthy, safe, economical, and sentimental Tet for the people.

He demanded a directive of the PM be issued immediately to promote the implementation of post-Tet focal tasks.

In particular, the Government leader asked for continued efforts to step up production and business activities, create jobs and livelihoods for people, and ensure social security.

The PM ordered post-Tet festivals be held in a safe and civilised manner that brings into play the national identity, public health care promoted, and communications enhanced to fight distortions and sabotage allegations by hostile forces.

Besides, he
told ministries, sectors, and localities to coordinate closely and effectively to tackle difficulties facing people and businesses while pressing on with the perfection of regulations, mechanisms, and policies to mobilise every resource for national development./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Parliament, Director General of the Rice Department Ready to explain the budget for Thai Rice Day Confirm that the project is carried out according to the steps. Does not violate the purpose Reassured after learning that the Narcotics Control Board has summoned “Srisuwan’s” wife to investigate. The case is nearly over.

Mr. Natthakit Khanthip, Director-General of the Rice Department, and Mr. Thanadon Suwannarit, legal advisor to Capt. Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Gave an explanation to the committee to study the preparation and monitoring of budget management of the House of Representatives. Before the meeting, Mr. Thanadol revealed the case of the Rice Department’s budget on Thai Rice Day, 10 million baht, in which 500,000 baht was allocated to each unit to avoid procurement, or not, saying that at this time there must be fairness to both sides. After someone complained which must be looked at primarily as evidence Not following the trend

‘Confirm that today’s clarification
is not an explanation of the examination results of the Ministry of Agriculture because the Rice Department Has set up a committee The facts must be ascertained as to what the processes of the 4 projects are. This is currently under investigation. But it is confirmed that the project has been in progress for a long time. If corruption truly occurred, the project would not have been carried out until now. I am confident in the performance of the duties of the Director-General of the Rice Department. Because in the past it was only an accusation,’ Mr. Thanadol said.

The Director-General of the Rice Department said that today he will explain the facts regarding the project implementation. Confirm that there is no corruption. I personally already have the answer. There is no need to prepare any documents because every action does not defeat the purpose of the project. Believed because of Mr. Thanadol Give advice all the time

As for the case of the Corruption and Misconduct Prevention and Suppression Division (P
DPP), Mr. Srisuwan’s wife was called. Janaya interrogates the property robbery case The Director-General of the Rice Department said he was relieved because the case had been in progress for several months. We are now in the final stage.

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held a Lunar New Year (Tet) meeting with heads of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs, NA committees, and NA Standing Committee’s boards as well as officials and employees of the NA Office on February 15, or the sixth day of the first lunar month.

Addressing the event, NA Chairman Hue highlighted achievements of the NA in 2023 and the first month of 2024, including the successful organisation of the NA’s fifth extraordinary session, during which many important issues were decided, including the approval of the Land Law (revised) and Law on Credit Institutions (revised).

Right before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the NA Standing Committee adopted two resolutions, he added, hailing the efforts and contributions of all officials and employees of the NA Office to the success.

He underlined that in 2024, all sectors and agencies should work harder to complete all plans and targets set in the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution, and asked all official
s and employees of the NA Office to promptly implement their tasks right from the beginning of the year.

It is necessary to continue building a NA with higher professionalism, promoting democracy, enhancing the rule of law, and following the breath of life to meet the requirements of reality, ensuring that all activities of the NA are for the ultimate goal of national interests, and all decisions given by the NA have the people and businesses at their centre, NA Chairman Hue stressed.

NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong affirmed the determination of the NA Office to promptly implement its assigned tasks, ensuring the quality of law-building and supervision activities, and preparing for the NA Standing Committee’s meetings and the 7th session of the 15th NA./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Government House, “Seththa” urgently discusses how to solve the dust. Told not to hope for help from the wind. He asked “Anutin” to be strict with the provinces. This Saturday and Sunday, go to the area. Be willing to be tired. Wear boots with dirt on your hands and mud on your feet to win the hearts of the people.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, chaired the meeting. Meeting to follow up on the dust situation with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Director of the Army Civil Affairs Department attended a discussion at the Green Room, Thai Khu Fa Building, Government House. The Prime Minister said that Kanchanaburi is very bad. I don’t want to criticize any one person. no drugs Contraband is coming in.

‘In Kanchanaburi, the Army Commander-in-Chief has already been informed that there is a large amount of imported goods. I’m
looking at the Ministry of Finance. There are a lot of problems, so I’ve moved to help with the government service a lot. It is not about PM 2.5 but coordination between government agencies. It cannot be denied responsibility that many parties did not go smoothly. For which I apologize. If today there will be a frank discussion, Chiang Mai Province has done well. From now on, the governor of each province will have to visit more areas. Go take command yourself. About collecting weeds Regarding preventing fires from occurring Go down and take care of the hot spots that have already occurred. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has very good tools. You can tell immediately, you can give orders. The Ministry of Wealth has the equipment ready. I would like to ask the Deputy Prime Minister to do his best in every province. Who has a mechanism to mobilize all human resources? and responsibility I believe I can do it. Anyway, leave it to the army as well,’ the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister s
aid that in the northern region, he had talked with the Army Commander-in-Chief about using military transport vehicles to transport agricultural weeds. Take it to make organic fertilizer. The government supports this aspect. It will help him earn additional income instead of burning it. No need to landfill can harvest more Please leave a coordination area with the commander. provincial governor and provincial agriculture Including local people helping each other And who wants him to go down to the area of ??Kanchanaburi Province, he is ready to go, there is no problem, please tell me. In the meantime, there are reports that in the next 3 days the wind direction will change. The situation will improve

The Prime Minister said that we should not hope for the direction of the wind. We have to help each other. It can be good for 2 days, then it can be bad for another 3 days. Here, there are sick people, injured people, and there may be death. It is a basic right of the people. The government must take care of As
for the dust that comes from Cambodia or what, I take it and talk to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We will probably have to meet again. I would like to leave Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister. and Minister of the Interior Be a little active. Because it’s already the weekend. This afternoon or tomorrow morning we should meet again. Maybe a video conference. Don’t let it be just an order.

‘Please, we should go to more areas. Let’s go explore a bit. put on boots Let’s be a little tired, our hands dirty and our feet dirty. If the adults go down there themselves, I think it’s a win-win. In Chiang Mai, they did that. Every sector, including the commanders of the 3rd Army Region, did a lot. Anyway, let me tell you a bit. And it will help everyone, not just PM 2.5 alone. Drugs and illegal products are considered 3 main problems if the problem of illegal products is solved well. Thai crops will come up in abundance. Siblings’ income will go into their pockets more. Because I don’t get involved with dr
ugs. I think it’s a chain that will be a positive thing in the future. Anyway, please be a little heavy. This Saturday, Sunday if possible. The adults have gone down a bit. and asked the Deputy Prime Minister Also went to visit Chiang Mai. Go give him some encouragement. Because he really did very well. And let it be done in other provinces as well,’ the Prime Minister said.

Source: Thai News Agency