The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 41st session will begin in Hanoi on January 9, the NA Office has announced.

 The President’s Office announced seven laws, one resolution and an ordinance, which were adopted at the 11th session of the 13th National Assembly at a news conference held in Hanoi on April 29.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will make efforts to better protect children from on-line dangers with new laws, said an official.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many wild animals discovered in trafficking cases have died at rescue centers because of the delays caused by complicated provisions in the 2013 Criminal Procedure Code.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has approved the sale of sua trees grown by local residents, but Hanoi People’s Committee says that city authorities have the right to decide what to do with the precious wood.

VietNamNet Bridge – Importers complain that they now have to pay a higher storage fee because it takes agencies more time than before to have specialized examination.

 The recently-adopted amended Constitution and six new laws will come into force on January 1, 2014.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Most commercial banks say it takes time and money to recover debts through legal procedures.

The prolonged water disputes between hydropower plants and local authorities in the central region and Central Highlands recently show that big problems exist in the water natural resource management.

Ship owners have put their old ships on sale to get money to stop loss. However, it’s very difficult to find buyers at this moment, when even ship demolishing companies also refuse with a shake of the head.

All localities have geared up for the race to lure more foreign investors, especially when economists have predicted a new foreign direct investment wave heading for Vietnam.

Domain names are the national resources which need to be protected and not to be wasted. However, with the existing law loopholes, the national resources have been traded by individuals to seek profit.

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang announced nine laws, three resolutions and one ordinance last Friday, Dec 14.