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Political outline

Executive Power: The President of Vietnam is the incumbent head of state and the nominal commander in chief of the military of Vietnam, chairing the Council on National Defense and Security. The Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung is the head of government, presiding over a council of ministers composed of 3 deputy prime ministers and the heads of 26 ministries and commissions.The President is elected by the parliament from among its members for a five-year term. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among the members of the parliament as head of the government. The Cabinet is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and ratification of the parliament. The real power centre is the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Legislative Power: The National Assembly of Vietnam is the unicameral legislature of the government, composed of 498 members. It is superior to both the executive and judicial branches. All members of the council of ministers are derived from the National Assembly. Its members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. According to the country's Constitution, National Assembly is the highest representative body of the people and the only organization with legislative powers. It has a broad mandate to oversee all government functions.
Main political parties: The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Current political leaders: President: Truong Tan SANG (since 25 July 2011) – CPV
Prime Minister: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006) – CPV
Next election dates: Presidential: July 2016
National Assembly: December 2012

Living conditions

Health and safety

Health precautions

Vaccination for children is free and mandatory in Vietnam. For visitors, vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes advised. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Unpasteurised milk should be boiled. However, pasteurised milk is widely available now. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

International hospitals

Familly Medical Practice, FV Hospital

For further information on sanitary conditions

Ministry of Health

For further information on safety conditions

The Government Website - Department of Safety and Security.

Contact your Embassy

Embassy of Greece in Vietnam
28 Thanh Nien Road
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Phone: (00844) 7152254
Fax : 7152253

Emergency numbers

Police	113
Fire	114
Ambulance	115
Telephone	116
Consulting	1080

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference: It is %T:%M %A in Hanoi (GMT+7)
Summer time period: No

Map of the time zone

Type of climate: Vietnam has a Tropical climate. There are 4 seasons in the north (spring, summer, automn and winter) but only two in the south (rainy and dry season). In the north, temperatures range from 5°C in December and January, to more than 37°C in April. They average 27 to 28° in the South from January to December.

For further information: National Center of Meteorology and Hydrology

Average annual temperatures and rainfall

Useful resources

To find an accommodation: Saigontouris
Viettravel
Vietnamtourguides Clicktovietnam Vietnamhotel Vietnam General Company of Travel Service
Vietnam Guide
To find an apartment: Hoang Quan Real Estate Company
Vietnam Real Estate Listing
ACB Real Estate

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To find a job: Vietnam Works
Vietnam Careers

Communications

Telephone codes: To make a call from Vietnam to Greece: dial 00 (or +) 30
To make a call to in Vietnam from Greece: dial 00 (or +) +84
Mobile telephone standards: Mobile phones from foreign countries can be used if unlocked. Pre-paid services are available to purchase.
Internet suffix: .vn

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