Vietnam Women's Union

The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with relevant agencies to prepare for the 35^th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties, and the visit to Japan by the State President at the end of the year.

The Government leader has requested the Ministry of Trade to boost negotiations on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan. He has also urged the Ministries of Planning and Investment, Industry, Culture and Information, Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology to implement the agreements reached at the first meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Committee.

Under the Ministry of Finance’s proposal on the exemption of income tax for foreign experts working at non-governmental organizations in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has asked the Ministry of Finance to review regulations to solve the issue properly and persuasively.

According to a proposal from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Prime Minister on June 8 agreed with the Vietnam Women’s Union to begin the project “Supporting International Marriage” funded by the Cultural Centre of Vietnamese Women in the Republic of Korea. The 2.3-million won project will be implemented within five years.

The Prime Minister has directed the Vietnam Women’s Union to implement the project in line with regulations on the management and usage of non-governmental aid.