This Circular guides the translation of the State Emblem, names of agencies and units, and leadership and civil servant positions within the state administrative system into English for external transactions. The contents are to be fully translated or only the common nouns, depending on the regulations.
适用范围
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities.
要点
- Central authorities and subordinate units shall translate the full name or common nouns of the State Emblem, agency names, unit names, and leadership and civil servant positions into English.
- The English acronym of Ministries (for example: MOFA) is based on the actual usage by the agencies in foreign documents.
- Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities must translate the full names of subordinate units and organizations and undrafted titles listed in the annex into English.
- This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and is published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for reference.
- During implementation, relevant agencies may contact the National Translation Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for guidance on specific translations.
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Positive impact: Facilitates easier and more accurate external transactions, avoiding misunderstandings during international cooperation.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for agencies unfamiliar with the new regulations, requiring time to adapt.
❓ 常见问题
What must Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies do when implementing this Circular?
Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies must translate the full names of subordinate units and organizations and undrafted titles listed in the annex into English.
How are the English acronyms of Ministries formed?
The English acronyms of Ministries (for example: Ministry of Foreign Affairs is MOFA, Ministry of Planning and Investment is MPI) are based on the actual usage by the agencies in foreign documents.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Which agency can be contacted for guidance on specific translations?
During implementation, relevant agencies may contact the National Translation Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for guidance on specific translations.
How are the names of units under agencies and People's Committees at all levels translated?
The names of units under agencies and People's Committees at all levels are translated into common nouns.
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CIRCULAR
Guidelines for translating the State Emblem, names of agencies, units, and leadership positions, civil servants
in the administrative system to English for foreign transactions
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Pursuant to Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
Based on Decree No. 15/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008, issued by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
After reaching consensus with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues guidelines for translating the State Emblem, names of agencies, units, and leadership positions, civil servants in the administrative system to English for foreign transactions.
Article 1. Scope and Content of Translation into English
1. In this Circular, the State Emblem, names of central-level agencies, and positions within the administrative system shall be fully translated into English; the names of units under agencies and People's Committees at all levels shall be translated into common nouns.
2. Attached to this Circular is the "Appendix on Translating the State Emblem, Names of Agencies, Units, and Leadership Positions, Civil Servants in the Administrative System to English for Foreign Transactions."
3. Abbreviations in English letters of Ministries (for example, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is MOFA, Ministry of Planning and Investment is MPI), ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies shall be translated based on actual usage in foreign documents.
4. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, Provincial People's Committees, and Municipal People's Committees directly under the Central Government shall translate the full names of subordinate units and organizations, and positions not included in the Appendix of this Circular into English and establish documents for use in foreign transactions.
Article 2. Implementation
- This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
- This Circular will be posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for reference.
- During implementation, if there are any difficulties, relevant agencies and units should contact the National Translation Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for guidance on specific translations.
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