Global health missions conference

We have gone from a few hundreds of millions of dollars worth of trade in 1994 to almost $80 billion today. That exponential growth is extraordinary. The U.S. is Vietnam's largest export market in the world. You're one of our fastest-growing export markets in the world. And there are tremendous opportunities here in Vietnam, especially in healthcare, energy, transportation, infrastructure development, IT sector, many, many others. That's why you see most of our globally leading companies are here to invest or trade. Now, the good news is we've worked really well with Vietnamese partners and in a respectful and cooperative way, we've resolved many of those concerns. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US share aligned interests, vision: Ambassador Kritenbrink

Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host a film screening to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress, the 91st anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. The Vietnam Cinema Department will join hands with relevant agencies to organise the screening nationwide from February 3 to 18. The films include “Con duong co Mat Troi” (Road with the Sun) and documentaries “Nho ve Tay Tien” (Remembering Tay Tien) and “Hanh trinh thu phap Viet” (Journey of Vietnamese calligraphy). Audience is asked to strictly follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2. Meanwhile, Tet, the largest and most celebrated festival of Vietnam, falls on February 12 this year./. … [Read more...] about Upcoming film screening to celebrate 13th National Party Congress

Southco's AH-2E Bifold Constant Torque Hinge provides consistent, smooth operation, allowing passengers to safely position fold-out tables on moving vehicles such as trains, airplanes, and motor coaches. Integrated constant torque allows the table to be held in position at any angle, preventing it from falling open while the vehicle is in motion. With improved aesthetics and enhanced reliability, the AH-2E is an ideal upgrade from traditional free-swinging hinges and dampening devices. … [Read more...] about Southco’s New Bifold Torque Hinge Improves Fold-out Table Operation in Transportation Interiors

In the middle of his last night at the White House, Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of 73 people including close allies and lifted a ban on his administration's officials serving as lobbyists -- an order he had issued at the start of his presidency as he vowed to "drain the swamp" of Washington. … [Read more...] about ‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden begins U-turn from Trump

New Delhi (VNA) – The fifth India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen was held via video conference on January 20. During their virtual interaction, both the ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of defence cooperation engagements between the two countries despite limitations imposed by ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rajnath Singh hailed the effectiveness of pandemic mitigation measures implemented in Singapore and the Singapore Armed Forces’ contributions to restricting the spread of COVID-19, and assistance in the repatriation of stranded Indian citizens overseas. Ng Eng Hen, for his part, reciprocated the compliments and exchanged views on the role of the Armed Forces in the whole of government's approach towards pandemic control. Both the ministers also expressed satisfaction at the growing bilateral defence ties. Both reviewed the progress of various bilateral defence … [Read more...] about India, Singapore hold 5th defence dialogue