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Hanoi (VNA) – Members of the 12th Party Central Committee passed a number of important documents that lay the foundation for the stronger reform of the Party’s administration and renovation of leadership, during their four-day third session that concluded on July 7. They agreed in principle on the operation regulations of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission from the 12th tenure. Compared to the previous tenure, the operation regulations of the 12th Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat have been amended and supplemented with important new contents regarding the obligations and rights of the Politburo in giving orientations, goals and major solutions for socio-economic development. Meanwhile, the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission will get more responsibilities and rights in examining and supervising the stocktaking of assets owned by officials under the management … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee approves major documents for leadership reform

The number of former Guantanamo Bay prison inmates who are suspected of having returned to fighting for militants doubled to 12 in the six months through January, the Obama administration said on Monday. The increase could fuel Republican attacks on Democratic President Barack Obama's plan to close the U.S. military prison in Cuba, which has come to symbolize aggressive detention practices following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and opened the United States to accusations of torture. Most detainees have been held without trial for more than a decade. The closure plan, drawn up by the Pentagon and which requires approval by Congress, proposes 13 potential sites on U.S. soil to hold 30-60 detainees in maximum-security prisons. According to figures released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), as of Jan. 15 the United States also had confirmed that seven out of 144 Guantanamo prisoners who were freed since Obama took office in January 2009 have returned to fighting. … [Read more...] about Ex-Guantanamo prisoners suspected of rejoining militants increases: U.S. World

LONDON: Parliament gave its approval on Monday (Mar 13) for Prime Minister Theresa May to start Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, even as Scotland signalled its opposition by announcing plans for a fresh independence vote. The House of Lords rejected a last-ditch attempt to amend a bill empowering May to begin Brexit, paving the way for it to become law as early as Tuesday. The prime minister could then trigger Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty at any time, starting two years of talks that will end with Britain becoming the first country to leave the bloc. May's spokesman sought to play down speculation that she would send her notification letter to the European Council on Tuesday, when the bill is expected to receive royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II. "We have been clear that the prime minister will trigger Article 50 by the end of March," her spokesman said ahead of the vote, heavily emphasising the word "end". But the prospect of an imminent start to Brexit was … [Read more...] about UK parliament gives final approval for Brexit bill World news

The Hanoi Times - The dossier of the Vietnamese Giong Festival, sent to UNESCO in a bid to get the festival recognised as an intangible cultural heritage, has been preliminarily approved and forwarded to UNSECO’s Intergovernmental Committee for further appraisal.This was announced by the Cultural Heritage Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism o­n January 26. The result of the second assessment round will be known in June and the result of the final round will be announced at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritages in Kenya in November. The Giong Festival is held from the 6th to the 12th day of the fourth lunar month every year at Phu Dong (or Giong) Village in Gia Lam District, Hanoi, as well as in several other Hanoi locales, including Phu Ninh Village in Soc Son District and Xuan Dinh Village in Tu Liem District. The main festival day is o­n the 9th day of the month. The festival commemorates … [Read more...] about Giong Festival passes UNESCO’s first verification round – Festivals – Travel

According to the resolution passed at the Council’s seventh session, the city will draw up incentives aimed at high-performing university graduates and educators who make significant advances in student training, as well as top-class sports coaches, leading scientists and artists. Depending on the types of beneficiaries, the incentives include immediate recruitment without the need for further testing, financial support 20 times more than the basic salary after recruitment and extra support for those renting or buying housing, in line with Government and city policies. Those who have had two years of work experience would be given financial support to pursue postgraduate degrees, either domestically or overseas. The Hanoi People's Council began its seventh session on July 1, to discuss a number of issues, including a potential vote of confidence in 18 senior officials elected by the council. In the first six months of this year, production levels in the city have risen and … [Read more...] about Resolution on contributors to Hanoi’s development approved

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has recently approved Da Nang’s master plan for developing a national-level Son Tra tourism area towards 2025 with a vision to 2030. About 10km northeast of the inner city, the 1,056ha tourism area will be nestled on the Son Tra Peninsula in Son Tra District. The specific focus will be on developing the venue to meet the requirements for a national-level tourism site by 2025. By 2030, special attention will have been paid to developing this site into a luxury holiday and eco-tourism centre in the south central coastal region, as well as into an important destination on the national road and marine tourism routes. Also, importance will be attached to developing eco, luxury marine, cultural and spiritual, and sports and adventure sports tourism products in the area. Some support tourism products will include tours to explore the local culture and history, and to such local popular tourist attractions as the Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass and … [Read more...] about Master plan approved for development of national-level Son Tra tourism area