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The event was attended by Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko. Speaking at the reception, General Cuong reaffirmed that Vietnam and Russia have a long-standing traditional friendship and the two countries’ people always have good feelings for each other. He congratulated the Russian Federation for successfully hosting the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-10) on August 16. He noted that the two countries’ leaders always create favorable conditions for the bilateral defense ties in an effective, comprehensive, and practical manner. The Vietnamese deputy defense minister stressed that the “Emergency Area” event of Army Games 2022 was successfully hosted by Vietnam thanks to the support of the Russian Defense Ministry and the determination of the organizers amid several negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, General Kolesnikov thanked General Cuong for the reception and congratulated the Vietnamese Defense Ministry for the … [Read more...] about Defense leader receives Russian senior officer

In his opening remarks, Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe and long-term impact on the global tourism industry. As the host of APEC 2022, Thailand has an ambition to promote future tourism policy recommendations via this meeting and related working groups, towards paving the way for the future of tourism across the Asia-Pacific region, igniting the enthusiasm of all APEC member economies to pursue a strong, balanced, secure, safe, sustainable and inclusive growth as outlined in the APEC Vision Putrajaya 2040, he said. The meeting focused on holistic approach strategies to develop and promote tourism by taking into account all potential impacts on the local environment, culture and lifestyle. Participants discussed key strategies that can be applied to promote post-COVID-19 recovery of travel industry; how APEC economies can work together to contribute to and support the recovery; the role of tourism in … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends APEC’s 11th Tourism Ministerial Meeting

During the visit, on behalf of the Central Military Commission and GDP leaders, General Luong Cuong wished General Nguyen Quyet good health and longevity and hoped that the former defense leader will contribute more to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the building of an elite, regular, revolutionary and gradually-modern military. On the occasion, General Cuong briefed General Quyet on the military’s task performance over the past time. For his part, General Quyet spoke highly of the outcomes of the Party and political work in the whole military over the past time. He hoped the GDP will continue providing timely recommendations for the Politburo, the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense to successfully implement resolutions of the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th Congress of the Military Party Organization, as well as directives of higher levels on Party and political work, contributing to … [Read more...] about General Luong Cuong congratulates General Nguyen Quyet on his 100th birthday

Vice Secretary of the CMC and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang and Secretary of the HPC and Secretary of the Hanoi Capital Command’s Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung co-chaired the meeting. At the event, the two sides agreed that since 2017 they have jointly led the comprehensive implementation of the military and defense tasks and local socio-economic development, contributing to achieving all targets set in the 12th National Party Congress’s resolutions, and realizing resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress, the 11th Military Party Congress, and the 17th Congress of Hanoi Party Committee. They have also directed the further building and consolidation of all people’s defense posture and people’s security disposition, and firm defensive area of the capital. Their effective collaboration has helped build a comprehensively-strong local military force with more modern materiel, high synergy, and high combat strength. In particular, a regular force is … [Read more...] about Meeting reviews and promotes CMC – HPC standing boards’ coordination

Buttigieg, who has faced pressure from U.S. lawmakers who want airlines to offer better service or face stiff fines, has clashed with major U.S. airlines over who is to blame for tens of thousands of flight delays and cancellations this summer. In letters to major, regional and low-cost carrier chief executives made public Friday, Buttigieg said his department (USDOT) is "contemplating options" to write new rules "that would further expand the rights of airline passengers." He urged airlines to ensure adequate services for passengers facing delays and cancellations, asking them "at a minimum" to provide meal vouchers for delays of 3 hours or more and lodging for those who must wait overnight because of disruptions within the carrier’s control. "Regardless of the cause of the delays or cancelations, the Department expects airlines to provide timely and responsive customer service during and after periods of flight disruptions," Buttigieg wrote. Most U.S. airlines provide meals … [Read more...] about US wants airlines to boost help for stranded, delayed passengers

Addressing the function, Hue stressed that over four days, the committee has completed the agenda for the session, making comments on eight bills and one resolution project containing legal regulations. The bills included five draft laws to be submitted to the N.A. for approval at the upcoming 4th session, slated for October. They are the Law on Petroleum (amended), the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control (revised), the Law on Inspection (amended), the Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level, and the law amending and supplementing articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies. Meanwhile, the three other draft laws will be submitted to the N.A. for the first time during the fourth meeting are the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights (amended), the Law on Civil Defense, and the Law on Anti-Money Laundering (revised). The top legislator said the success of the August session is an important step in preparation for the N.A.’s fourth sitting. He also requested … [Read more...] about N.A. Standing Committee wraps up law-making session

Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man receives Secretary General of the National Assembly of Laos Pingkham Lasasimma. (Photo: VNA) Quang Binh (VNA) – Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for Secretary General of the National Assembly of Laos Pingkham Lasasimma in the central province of Quang Binh on August 19. Pingkham Lasasimma is in Vietnam to attend a workshop and exchange programme between the Vietnamese NA Office and the Lao NA Secretariat. Man, who is also President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentarians Group, said the workshop and exchange programme, the 11th of its kind, is of significance as it takes place at a time when Vietnam and Laos are focusing on the exchange of experience in law-making and supervision to boost post-COVID-19 socio-economic recovery. It also helps to enhance cooperation between the NA offices of the two countries, he added. He suggested the … [Read more...] about Lao NA Secretary General welcomed in Vietnam

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will participate in the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo (ITE HCMC 2022) in September. (Photo: Organiser) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will participate in the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo ( ITE HCMC 2022 ) held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) from September 8 – 10 to stimulate domestic and international air travel. Returning after a two-year lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will provide an opportunity for Vietnam Airlines to meet with foreign tourism promotion agencies and seek new partners in a bid to create new high-quality products to boost socio-economic recovery in the city and Vietnam at large, a Vietnam Airlines representative said. At the event, the carrier will offer various deals, including a 20% reduction in air tickets for all services from HCM City and 19% off Giftcard purchases. There will be a lucky draw with thousands of … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to join Int’l Travel Expo in HCM City

The Vietnamese team at the Vietnam - India Bilateral Army Exercise 2022 (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) - The Vietnam - India Bilateral Army Exercise ( VINBAX ) 2022 wrapped up with a ceremony held at Engineering Brigade 474 in the Indian state of Haryana on August 18. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau said the UN peacekeeping exercise is to implement the joint action plan for 2021 - 2023 agreed upon by the two countries’ leaders. He expressed his hope that their common achievements will be spread to other fields other than bilateral military ties and cooperation in UN peacekeeping operations. For his part, Lt. Gen. Prateek Sharma, Commander of the II Corps of India’s Western Command, described the drill as an important stride in bilateral defence cooperation which opened up new opportunities for more practical partnerships between armed forces of India and Vietnam, thereby helping strengthen both countries’ peacekeeping … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India wrap up bilateral peacekeeping exercise

Since Vietnam officially declared the COVID-19 pandemic under control earlier this year, foreign enclaves in Ho Chi Minh City have, once again, begun to bustle, with old stores resuming their operations and new shops opening every day in commercial spaces that sat unoccupied for months on end. Once Vietnam dropped its on-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for foreign travelers and reopened its international air routes in mid-May, the number of foreigners entering the country began to increase, paving the way for foreign enclaves in Ho Chi Minh City to return to their pre-pandemic life. In Tan Phong Ward, District 7, home to a significant portion of the South Korean community in Ho Chi Minh City, many stores that shut down between late 2020 and early 2022 are once again open for business, and new shops are moving into commercial spaces that have sat empty for months. Kim Yong Min, a South Korean national living in District 7, shared that his eyeglasses stores, which mainly … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City’s foreign enclaves settle into ‘new normal’