Decree No. 137/SL establishes an office called the "Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam" within the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Decree No. 137/SL in 1948 stipulates the establishment of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Home Affairs, managed by the General Director. The details of its organization will be promulgated later through a decree issued by the Minister of Home Affairs.

Document No.137/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date15/02/1948
Effective date01/03/1948
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 137/SL in 1948 stipulates the establishment of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Home Affairs, managed by the General Director. The details of its organization will be promulgated later through a decree issued by the Minister of Home Affairs.

Scope of application

Ministry of Home Affairs and the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam

Key points

  • The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam is an entity under the Ministry of Home Affairs (Article 1).
  • The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam is managed by the General Director (Article 2).
  • The organizational details of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office will be specified in a decree issued by the Minister of Home Affairs (Article 3).
  • The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam has the role of managing and directing activities related to the Chinese community in Vietnam.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for organizing and directing the operations of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
  • The Chinese community will be supported in resolving issues related to law, economy, and society.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam has the role of managing and directing activities related to the Chinese community in Vietnam.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for organizing and directing the operations of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
  • The Chinese community will be supported in resolving issues related to law, economy, and society.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which entity does the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam belong?

The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam belongs to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Article 1).

Who manages the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam?

The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam is managed by the General Director (Article 2).

Full text

 

DECREE-LAW

NO.: 137 DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1948

OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 57 dated May 3, 1946 on the organization of cadres,

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 58 dated May 3, 1946 on the organization of the Ministry of Interior,

At the request of the Minister of Interior,

Considering current needs,

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers,

 

ENACTS THE FOLLOWING DECREE:

Article 1

The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam shall be established within the Ministry of Interior.

Article 2

The Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Vietnam shall be managed by a General Director.

Article 3

Detailed organization of the Central Overseas Chinese Affairs Office shall be stipulated in a Decree issued by the Minister of Interior.

Article 4

The Minister of Interior is responsible for implementing this Decree-Law.

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

 

 

 

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