High ranking black military officers

The working agenda of the 13th Congress will focus on reviewing the implementation of the 12th Congress’s Resolution in association with assessing the 35-year renewal cause, 30 years implementing the 1991 Platform, 10 years implementing the 2011 Platform (amended) and the 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy. The Congress will also define the socio-economic development orientations and tasks for 2021 - 2025, as well as the goals and orientations for 2030 and the national development vision to 2045. This Congress will also review Party building work and the leadership of the Party Central Committee in the 12th tenure, and elect a new Party Central Committee for the 13th tenure. … [Read more...] about Delegates to National Party Congress pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

So far, only military veterans -- from the U.S., Australia and Korea -- have won compensation for the after-effects of the chemical whose toxic properties Cabanes said were "absolutely phenomenal" at around 13 times the toxicity of herbicides in civilian use such as glyphosate. … [Read more...] about French court hears Agent Orange case against chemical firms

Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung, born in 1982, is being treated at K Hospital in Hanoi. Her tumour has spread and increasingly affected her health. "It hurts so much that I can't stand up. We had no money left so I didn't intend to go to the hospital. But our neighbours were too kind, they gave me some money and helped take me to the hospital," Dung said. Her husband was an alcoholic and often beat her and the children when he was drunk. In late 2016, Dung divorced him and is living with her three children in a rented house in Vinh Phuc. She did every she could to support the children from factory worker to hospital janitor. Her landlord let her owe the rent and the schools gave financial supports to the children after being informed of their disadvantaged backgrounds. In September 2020, Dung was diagnosed with breast cancer after feeling tired and having chest pain. "My ex-husband died after we divorced. What will happen to my children?" she said. Dr Nguyen Thi Yen said, "Dung is … [Read more...] about Terminally-ill mother worried over children’s future

In his welcome address, Chris Feng, Chief Executive Officer of Shopee said, "Shopee Mall is an integral part of our business, and we have a strong track record of helping brands to transit, grow and succeed online. Today, Shopee Mall houses more than 20,000 international and local brands, a four-fold increase from when we first launched in 2017. As opportunities in Southeast Asia's digital economy continue to flourish, we are committed to strengthening our support for brands to boost their online presence, drive sales and serve consumers better. We will also continue to innovate our platform, services and features to meet the ever changing needs of our consumers, delivering a seamless and fun shopping experience." … [Read more...] about Shopee unveils new initiatives to power the next phase of growth for brands and uplift the Shopee Mall experience

The demonstration in the city’s Museum Square, which violated a ban on public gatherings, came the day after the government introduced a nightly curfew for the first time since World War Two. … [Read more...] about Dutch police detain 240 nationwide as anti-lockdown protests turn violent