Key ministries ink deal to boost security and economic growth

Key ministries ink deal to boost security and economic growth

The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Planning and Investment plan to enhance public investment, crime prevention, and digital transformation.
Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced

Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.
Former staff member of Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia investigated

Former staff member of Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia investigated

An investigation agency under the Ministry of Public Security on March 15 officially launched probes into a former staff member of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and eight others for suspected wrongdoings related to repatriation flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministry plans to add “place of birth” to new passport version

Ministry plans to add “place of birth” to new passport version

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is planning to add the “place of birth” to the new passport version to facilitate citizens’ seeking of visas to the Schengen countries.
FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet arrested for stock market manipulation

FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet arrested for stock market manipulation

The Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency on March 29 decided to launch criminal proceedings against and arrest Trinh Van Quyet, Chairman of the FLC Group Joint Stock Company, pending investigations into suspicion of stock market manipulation.
US offers 2 million USD aid for Vietnam to surmount natural disasters" consequences

US offers 2 million USD aid for Vietnam to surmount natural disasters" consequences

The US has decided to provide Vietnam with an aid package worth 2 million USD to help the country overcome the consequences of natural disasters, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has said. ​
Nguyen Duc Chung suspended from Hanoi People’s Council deputy status

Nguyen Duc Chung suspended from Hanoi People’s Council deputy status

The Standing Board of the People’s Council of Hanoi has decided to suspend the duty and power of a deputy of the 15th municipal People’s Council (2016-2021 tenure) of Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.
Former Deputy Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Truong prosecuted

Former Deputy Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Truong prosecuted

Former Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong has been charged with violating provisions on the management and use of State assets that causes losses and wastefulness.
Investigation of former industry-trade minister concludes

Investigation of former industry-trade minister concludes

The Ministry of Public Security’s Police Investigation Authority completed its investigation relating to the land plot at 2-4-6 Hai Ba Trung Street in HCM City on July 13 and transferred the case to the Supreme People’s Procuracy.
'Funky balls' could be added to banned drug list

'Funky balls' could be added to banned drug list

The Government has asked the Ministry of Public Security to study and add recreational nitrous oxide balloons, also known as funky balls, to the list of drugs and precursor substances for strict management and supervision.
Foreigners can extend visas amid COVID-19 outbreak: spokeswoman

Foreigners can extend visas amid COVID-19 outbreak: spokeswoman

Foreigners in Vietnam can make visa extension procedures at the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security in line with regulations, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed.
Traffic fines to be collected online from March 13

Traffic fines to be collected online from March 13

People in five cities and provinces will be able to pay traffic fines online from March 13, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung has announced.
Government decree drafted to protect personal data

Government decree drafted to protect personal data

The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a governmental decree on personal data protection in order to protect the legal rights and interests of individual and organisations.
Five more Mobifone officials prosecuted on corruption charges

Five more Mobifone officials prosecuted on corruption charges

The Investigation Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security has begun legal proceedings against another five officials of the State-owned telecommunication giant Mobifone for their role in a major corruption case.
Funky balls could be added to list of drugs

Funky balls could be added to list of drugs

The Ministry of Public Security said it is considering listing recreational nitrous oxide balloons, popularly known as funky balls, as a regulated drug and precursor substance.
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