The Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister also had talks with other high-ranking officials of the host country, including Defense Minister Delfin N. Lorenzana, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Cendana Esperon Jr., and Executive Director of the Cabinet Cluster on security, justice, and peace at the Office of the Presiden, Emmanuel T. Bautista. During the dialogue and talks, Filipino officials highly appreciated the visit to the Philippines by the Vietnamese military delegation, led by General Vinh. They emphasized that the bilateral defense cooperation has contributed considerably to expanding the strategic partnership and stressed that Manila prioritizes cooperation in all spheres, including the defense sector, with Hanoi, as the two countries share many common strategic interests and challenges. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (L) and Filipino Defense Minister Delfin N. Lorenzana The host officials took this occasion to express a deep thanks to … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Philippines seek to expand defense ties
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Truong Sa calendar app. makes debut
The app. displays a solar and lunar calendar, weather, national festivals and holidays, and information about Vietnam’s seas and islands. Users can use iOS and Android operating systems to download the app. from the Apps Store and Google Play. At the launching ceremony of the application The app. uses images taken by Vietnamese photographers at home and abroad when they visited the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 platforms. The app. also has data of islands, national festivals and holidays, the continental shelf, and the concepts of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Along with that, there are stories, poems, and songs written about seas and islands that are updated on the application to provide users with new experiences and knowledge of seas and islands. The project has contributed to affirming Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty, promoting patriotism and national pride. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Truong Sa calendar app. makes debut
Efforts made to overcome disaster consequences
The participating forces were also requested to closely follow developments of the storm and work with local authorities and agencies to double-check dams and important dyke sections in order to respond quickly to possible incidents and ensure safety for local people. Meanwhile, military units in storm-hit areas were urged to treat wounded people, inquire after families who lost their relatives during the storm, mobilize local forces and people to repair damaged roads, houses, telecommunications and irrigation systems, clean up the environment, and prevent possible epidemics. a trawler fished out in Ha Tinh * The Vung Ang - Son Duong Port Border Guard Station under the Ha Tinh provincial Border Guard Command on July 18 successfully fished out three trawlers earlier sunk by strong waves and winds while docking in Son Duong port. After receiving the information about the sunk trawlers, the unit’s troops immediately contacted and inquired after the owners, namely Dao … [Read more...] about Efforts made to overcome disaster consequences
Music shows bring Christmas cheer to HCM City
Pop star Cẩm Vân (right) and veteran and young singers, dancers and musicians will perform in many music shows to usher in the Christmas and New Year in HCM City. — Photo from the singer's facebook HCM CITY — A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in HCM City will begin this weekend. Trống Đồng Entertainment Centre will cheer the Christmas and New Year and celebrate its 30 years of working with a great open-air music programme on Saturday. The event, 30 Năm Ký Ức Trống Đồng (30 Years - the Best Moments of Trồng Đồng Centre), will feature about 100 veteran and young singers and dance groups. Pop stars Ngọc Sơn and Cẩm Vân, who began their career in the 1980s, will be featured. The concert will also highlight Vietnamese-American veteran … [Read more...] about Music shows bring Christmas cheer to HCM City