Hanoi one week itinerary

 Presenting gifts to delegates at the meeting During the two resistance wars against foreign invaders, the Dong Nai provincial Party Committee and people stood together to fight for the cause of national construction and defense in  many typical battles, including Xuan Loc campaign which paved the way for the North Vietnam Army to advance to Saigon In peace time, Dong Nai people have always tried their best for the development of the province. Social activities and policies for revolution contributors have also been carried out with good results, contributing to enriching the Vietnamese tradition: “When drinking water, remember its source.” Speaking at the event, Head of the Department of Policy Major General Tran Quoc Dung expressed the Army’s deep gratitude for the province’s great contribution over the past time and informed the delegates of the implementation of policy for national contributors. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Dong Nai revolutionary contributors gather in Hanoi

Ten-year bonds posted annual interest rates of 4.5-5.6 per cent, and 15-year bonds, 4.81-6 per cent per annum. — Photo vneconomy.vn The Hanoi Stock Exchange held 38 auctions in August, mobilising a total of more than VND17.3 trillion (US$744.3 billion) worth of Government bonds, up 9.9 per cent from the previous month. Of the amount, VND16.06 trillion was raised by the State Treasury, while the remainder was mobilised by the Bank for Social Policies. The interest rates of successfully-bid 3-year bonds ranged from 4-5 per cent per year, while those for 5-year bonds were from 3.5-5.1 per cent per year and 7-year bonds at 3.9 per cent a year. Ten-year bonds posted annual interest rates of 4.5-5.6 per cent, and 15-year bonds, 4.81-6 per cent per annum. The interest rates increased for bonds of all terms compared to those sold in July, excluding the 7-year term, which remained unchanged. On the secondary G-bond market, the total volume of G-bonds sold by the outright method exceeded … [Read more...] about Over $744 billion mobilised from selling G-bonds in August

Doctor Catherine Gonzalez. — Photo Courtesy of Family Medical Practice Hanoi. Viet Nam News By Dr. Catherine Gonzalez October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month As modern-day women, it’s all too easy to use the “I’m too busy” excuse, so you may be tempted to let your annual breast screening or a lipid profile test slip. Don’t let that happen. As busy as you are as a modern women, there is no reason why you cannot have a healthy life. Here are five of the most important medical tests that all women should take: Pelvic Examination and Pap smear With cervical cancer said to be the second leading cause of death for women, uterine and pelvic health should be given prime importance.  It is always advisable that you visit your gynecologist periodically and have a complete pelvic examination and a Pap smear test. Do not get scared as most do on hearing about these tests. A pelvic exam checks for abnormalities such as growths while Pap smear is a … [Read more...] about Medical tests every woman must have

John C Rood, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C Rood, the US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, said during a 5 December hearing of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services that the US Department of Defense (DoD) is currently strengthening and leveraging the US network of allies and partners to compete with countries such as China and Russia. He pointed out that " building a constellation of strong allies and partners is a foundational pillar of the US National Defense Strategy and one of the US’s greatest strategic advantages over competitors. In response to regional threats from China, the Defense Department is strengthening its military relationships with a number of countries, he said. "In Vietnam, we are building a productive defense relationship and overcoming the legacy of the war," he told lawmakers.  Last year, the US Navy conducted the first aircraft carrier visit to Vietnam since the end of the war. The US has also transferred a … [Read more...] about US enhances defense ties with Vietnam

The Hanoi Interior University under the Interior Ministry, the French Embassy in Vietnam and the Chandler Institute of Governance on December 6 jointly held an international conference on the training of the human resources in service of international integration. Photo for illustration. Source: baokiemtoannhanuoc.vn Opening the function with the participation of managers, experts and scientists from Vietnam, France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Nigeria, Deputy Minister Trieu Van Cuong said the Vietnamese Government has implemented various cooperation activities with countries having rich experiences in administrative reform. This conference comes within the common efforts aimed at raising the quality of the personnel, thus pushing up the administrative reform, the official said, adding experiences learned from the function will create important theoretical and practical foundations for the ministry in providing consultations and … [Read more...] about Int’l conference on human resources training for integration