Fighting against drug crimes was among issues raised by deputies during a question-and-answer session with Minister of Public Security To Lam at the ongoing seventh session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 4th.
Minister of Public
Security To Lam admitted that though authorities confiscated an unprecedentedly
huge volume of drugs, the threat of drug supply from overseas still exists
while domestic demand remains high. Therefore, more drastic actions are needed
to control its spread.
He said the Ministry
of Public Security worked to prevent the flow of drug through the northwestern
provinces last year, mostly Dien Bien, Hoa Binh and Son La. Later, traffickers moved to
central and southern localities, in many cases foreigners were involved.
Commenting on challenges in the effort, Lam said as Vietnam lies near
the Golden Triangle, one of the world’s most extensive opium producing areas,
the number of drug criminals and abusers continues increasing, adding that they
take advantage of Vietnam’s easy customs clearance at border gates to smuggle
drugs.
According to him,
the ministry is drafting amendments to the Law on Drug Prevention and Control
and Article 199 of the Criminal Code to serve the effort.
The minister said
the ministry has sent a comprehensive plan on fighting organised and
trans-national crimes to the Government and worked with Laos in the process, believing that with high
determination of the political system, drug crime will be stamped out and Vietnam will
not be turned into a drug transit destination.
About sex abuses
against women and children, Lam said the process of receiving and dealing with
such cases has been standardised nationwide. Moreover, active work by competent
agencies has strengthened public trust, leading to the rise of the number of
complaints sent in.
Regarding traffic
safety violations involving drunk driving or drug-using drivers that cause
serious consequences, he said the ministry is working to outline legal
regulations on traffic safety to submit to the legislature.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen
Thi Kim Ngan agreed that there is a difference in traffic accident casualties
statistics by the Ministry of Public Security and the Health Ministry, and
asked units concerned to acquire suggestions to address it./.
Source: CPV/VNA
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
