(Cinet)- Implementing Decree No. 13/2008/NĐ-CP of the Government reorganizing and rearranging professional agencies under People’s Committees of Provinces and Towns; so far, many Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism at certain locals have been merged and appointed Boards of Managers.

(Cinet)- April 24th, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh welcomed and worked with Ambassador of the United Kingdom – Mark A.G.Kent to further strengthen bilateral cooperation relation between Vietnam and Britain, especially in three fields of culture, sports and tourism.

(Cinet)- Inspector of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently issued an official document No. 114/TTr ordering inspector of Department of Culture and Information at all locals to examine, treat and withdraw a set of tapes “Thuy Nga Paris 91” which is circulated illegally onto the domestic tape market.

(Cinet)- To prepare for the 2009 Asean Tourist Forum held in Hanoi, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to establish subcommittees to support the Organizing Board of the 2009 Asean Tourist Forum.

(Cinet)- On 21st April 2008, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a hand-over meeting for Leaders under the Ministry. At the meeting, Minister Hoang Tuan Anh put forward a leading opinion to suggest Leaders of Units and Agencies under the Ministry conducting measures strictly for administration expense reduction, contributing partly to curbing inflation pursuant to the Government’s Guideline.