In fact, the law has concretized the policies and thoughts of the Party and State on protecting national independence, territorial integrity and border security. It allows mobilizing not only the armed forces, but also the entire political system and people to protect national borders. The law serves as a legal basis for the Defense Ministry to make recommendations to the Government to invest in protecting border areas, build the border guard force and mobilize other forces and people to manage and safeguard national borders. It also creates a lever for the Government and local authorities to develop the economy and improve the living conditions of people living in border areas. Finally, the law contributes to building borderlines of peace, friendship and cooperation with Vietnam’s neighboring countries. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
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HCM City’s Buddhist unit hailed for active engagement in COVID-19 response
HCM City (VNA) - HCM City’s Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee has expressed its appreciation of the southern city’s Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s active engagement in local COVID-19 response over the last year, Standing Vice Chairman of the committee Nguyen Thanh Trung told a conference on January 26. The conference was held by the Executive Board of the VFF committee to review Buddhist affairs last year and map out orientations for 2021. Trung said the VBS proved itself an important VFF member and became a symbol of national unity. Recognising its achievements in Buddhist affairs in 2020, he also praised the VBS for proactively supporting the city in combating COVID-19 and joining humanitarian, charitable, and social welfare programmes. Such efforts have helped inspire and promote patriotism and consolidate the national great unity while contributing to developing HCM City as a civilised, modern city with a good quality of life, he said. The conference … [Read more...] about HCM City’s Buddhist unit hailed for active engagement in COVID-19 response
HCMC aiming at becoming specialized medical center of ASEAN
Deputy Director Tang Chi Thuong first announced that there will be an establishment of a specialized medical center in HCMC. It consists of existing general and specialized hospitals of the highest level, a center for medical examination and disease screening via hi-tech methods, Emergency Center 115 and its satellite units running a smart coordination system. … [Read more...] about HCMC aiming at becoming specialized medical center of ASEAN
Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has conditions and potential to become a developed country in the future as it boasts rich resources and abundant labour, high education lever, geographical advantages connecting Asia and the world, efficient government and patriotic citizens. The remark was made by JaeHo Jeong, Hanoi Bureau Chief of the Korea Times, on January 26 when he was present at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the most important political event of Vietnam. “I think Vietnam will have a brighter future than the present,” he said, adding “its role will increase amid the rapidly changing global situation”. More industrial facilities based in China will be relocated to Vietnam, and it will also serve as a key country connecting Europe and Asia with the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) taking effect. Nearby Indochinese countries are predicted to … [Read more...] about Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future
HCMC launches 2021 Patriotic Emulation Movement
Notably, the above agencies have to focus on the 2021 topic, “Year of building urban administration and improving investment environment”, attach to the emulation movement of Party and Government building, complete goals of administrative reform and implement technology solutions. … [Read more...] about HCMC launches 2021 Patriotic Emulation Movement