Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung stated that Cuba is an example for developing countries, including Vietnam, in maintaining independence, sovereignty and national pride. The Cuban revolution has developed firmly and obtained great achievements, in spite of negative impacts of the regional and international situation and challenges and difficulties caused by embargoes, he added. Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung speaking at the ceremony. Source: VNA He took the occasion to thank the Cuban people for their wholehearted support for Vietnam. The Vietnamese people are proud of having Cuban comrades and brothers by their side during the past struggle for national liberation and current national building and safeguarding, the official said. He affirmed the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s determination to continue consolidating and developing the Vietnam-Cuba traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation. Cuban Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Cuban Embassy celebrates 60 years of Cuban Revolution
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Nation turns out for elections – Politics & Laws – Vietnam News
NEC reports 98 per cent election turnoutPolling stations offer support to older residents on Election Day95% of eligible voters cast ballots in HCMC as of 5 pm.Election Day at a polling stationBuddhist, Khmer community vote in NA election Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng cast the first ballot at a poling station in Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội. - VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Nearly 70 million Vietnamese cast ballots yesterday to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and Peoples Councils. The election is the largest ever in scale with over 69 million voters across the country casting their votes to pick up the most competent candidates, who will represent them at the National Assembly, as well as Peoples Councils at all levels nationwide. Citizens voted to choose 500 NA deputies and 322,966 Peoples Council deputies for the 2016-21 term during the election, which … [Read more...] about Nation turns out for elections – Politics & Laws – Vietnam News
Bản in : Vietnam attends ICAPP’s events in China
A Vietnamese Party delegation participated in the special conference on the Silk Road of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 25th meeting of the ICAPP Standing Committee, held in Beijing, China from October 14 to 16. At the conference hosted by the Communist Party of China, delegates from more than 60 political parties and organisations from 32 countries hailed the goals and significance of China’s One Belt and One Road initiative. They stressed the principles of broad counsel, win-win co-operation and mutual benefit towards the goal of sustainable development for all countries. Participants also called for respect for the principles of the UN Charter and countries’ sovereignty, ensuring a peaceful, stable environment in the process of building and implementing co-operative initiatives. The conference adopted a joint statement stressing political parties’ commitment to promoting dialogue and co-operation for the people’s … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam attends ICAPP’s events in China
POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/10
Vice President visits Bulgaria, attends Francophone Summit Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan and her entourage left Hanoi on the evening of Oct. 16, 2010 for an official visit to Bulgaria from Oct. 16-21 and attending the 13 th Francophone Summit in Montreux, Switzerland, from Oct. 21-24. Vice President Doan’s visit to Bulgaria, which takes place when the two countries are celebrating the 60 th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, once again confirms Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of enhancing the relationship with traditional friends, including Bulgaria. While in Bulgaria , Vice President Doan will pay a courtesy visit to President Georgi Parvanov, hold talks with Vice President Angel Marin and meet National Assembly Deputy Chairman Pirinski as well as Velico Turnovo City Mayor Rumen Pashev. She will also attend the Vietnam-Bulgaria business forum and visit the University of National and World Economy. The 13 th Francophone Summit takes place in … [Read more...] about POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/10
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1-10 (daily updated)
Screening of “Manhattan” and “Midnight in Paris” Screening of “Manhattan”: Fri 10 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm Screening of “Midnight in Paris”: Sat 11 Oct 2014, 7.30 pm Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents 51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi In the second week of Woody Allen film month, let immerse yourself in the magical and romantic atmosphere of New York, Paris through 2 interesting stories. Original language with English subtitles. The screening is for educational purpose and supportive to TPD Centre’s Young Cinema Fund. About films Manhattan MANHATTAN is a 1979 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen from his screenplay co-written with Marshall Brickman and produced by Charles H. Joffe. Allen co-stars as a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer dating a 17-year-old girl (Mariel Hemingway) before eventually falling in love with his best friend’s (Michael Murphy) mistress (Diane Keaton). … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1-10 (daily updated)