Politics

The working session between foreign military attachés and officers of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations on July 19 (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will chair an international conference in early September, aiming to improve the country’s capacity of taking part in UN peacekeeping activities. The information was released by a representative of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) while talking to foreign military attachés who visited the department on July 19, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported. The attachés learned about the development of the DPKO as well as the country’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping activities in recent years. On behalf of the delegation, Defence Attaché of South Africa Mpiwa Kgotso Abiel lauded Vietnam’s effective participation in UN peacekeeping activities. He also … [Read more...] about Int’l conference to be held to improve Vietnam’s peacekeeping capacity

The delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) led by Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hong poses for a group photo with WFTU General Secretary George Mavrikos (Photo: laodong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) led by Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hong paid a working visit to Greece on July 15-20 at the invitation of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). At talks with WFTU General Secretary George Mavrikos, Hong informed the host of the socio-economic development and trade union activities in Vietnam. She also shared the VGCL’s achievements in protecting the rights of its members and labourers. The official also took the occasion to thank the WFTU for its support to the VGCL and Vietnamese workers while detailing preparations for the 12th Congress of the VGCL in September. During the visit, Hong also met with Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Nguyen Manh Cuong. According to a report by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Confederation of Labour delegation visits Greece

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defence (R) presents a souvenir to Lieutenant General Parinya Khoonnasee, chief of the directorate of joint operations of Thailand (Source: http://www.qdnd.vn)  Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches great importance to defence ties with Thailand and hopes to deepen collaboration in this field, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defence, has said. He made the statement at a reception for Lieutenant General Parinya Khoonnasee, chief of the directorate of joint operations of Thailand, in Hanoi on July 19. Vinh highlighted the growing relations between Vietnam and Thailand, and emphasised that Vietnam supports Thailand chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2019. Lieutenant General Parinya Khoonnasee briefed the host about the outcomes of his earlier working session with agencies of Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence. He hailed the defence cooperation between … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures defense partnership with Thailand

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam is committed to implementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong. He made the statement at the High-level Segment (HLS) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the UN headquarters in New York, where the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2018 also took place, from July 9 and 18. The Vietnamese official said the commitment is being undertaken via promoting the country’s inner strength and international integration, and boosting public – private partnerships and ties with global partners to build a resilient and sustainable society where no one is left behind. Phuong also pointed to global-level challenges and stressed that ensuring peace and security based in respect for international law is key to the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals. He … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

President Tran Dai Quang speaks at the working session (Source: VNA) Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang has asked the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to mobilise and use domestic and foreign resources effectively in order to develop the local economy rapidly and sustainably. At a working session with key leaders of the province in Ba Ria city on July 19, the President urged the locality to turn the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port into an international entrepot, as well as develop its industrial parks and clusters. Con Dao island ought to become a high-quality national tourist site, he said, asking Ba Ria-Vung Tau authorities to continue helping local fishermen build and upgrade offshore fishing vessels; increase fishery logistics ships; pay more attention to protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands; and promote high-tech agriculture. “Economic growth should go in tandem with the development of culture and society, education and training, … [Read more...] about President urges Ba Ria-Vung Tau to use resources effectively