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National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the event (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended the opening of the Culture and Tourism Week of the northern Hoa Binh province on December 6 evening. The opening ceremony was live broadcast nationwide on VTV2 channel. Speaking at the event, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh said the week is an important cultural event to introduce the land, culture and people of Hoa Binh as well as popularise its tourism potential to visitors. Tourists at home and abroad will also have a chance to learn more about tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the province, enjoy local specialties and outstanding tourist products. Lying in the gateway of the northwest, Hoa Binh mountainous province is also a cradle of culture of ancient Vietnamese people with folk music and festivals of ethnic groups such … [Read more...] about NA leader attends opening of Hoa Binh culture, tourism week

The positive results posted by Vietnamese manufacturers in support industries over the last 20 years have come mostly on the back of the development of the local motorcycle industry. Despite the government’s policies to limit the number of vehicles on Vietnam’s streets, there have been many opportunities in place for manufacturers to grow, according to Ms. Truong Thi Chi Binh, Vice Chairwoman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Supporting Industries (VASI). “They are willing to be involved further in automobile support industries once volumes in the industry are sufficiently large, along with government support in terms of policies,” she said. Bright side The Export Mechanical Tool JSC (EMC), the Nhat Quang Steel Limited Company, and the Manh Quang Mechanics Co. - three of VASI’s 224 members - have posted good results from the flourishing motorcycle market. Reaching 3.38 million local and imported vehicles in 2018, Vietnam stood behind … [Read more...] about Auto support industries falling short

Drug addicts make shoes at Bau Bang Rehabilitation Centre in the central city of Da Nang (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Drug addiction among young people has remained high and is the main cause of crimes among them, with half of young addicts having committed crimes, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). Nguyen Trong Dam, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, said that the ministry estimated that there are about 222,580 drug addicts nationwide, most of them under 35. Of that, 8 percent started using drugs when they were adolescents. The rate of those using synthetic drugs, such as methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine, amphetamine or cannabis was rising annually, by an increase of between six and eight percent a year on average. In big cities such as Dong Nai, Da Nang and Tra Vinh, about 80 percent of drug addicts were reported to use synthetic drugs. These drugs can cause symptoms such as physical and mental malfunctions, … [Read more...] about Drug addiction drives youngsters to commit crimes

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

A weaponry factory in northern Vietnam has built its own ‘spa’ where workers enjoy free herbal baths and massages to cleanse their body of harmful toxins from work. The Z131 factory, located in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, is a key weapon manufacturing plant of the defense ministry’s General Department of Defense Industry. It is responsible for producing weapons, ammunition and other equipment for the Vietnamese military. With its revenue topping VND1.4 trillion (US$59.75 million) in 2018, the factory has found ways to make sure its personnel receive the best possible rewards for their dedication. Apart from a monthly salary of VND13 million ($555) on average, workers at Z131 also enjoy other perks including regular spa-like treatments to detoxify their body and daily buffets to recharge. Lunch buffets “At our factory, we have buffets for lunch instead of traditional portioned meals,” said Pham Anh Dao, a female worker at the Z131 … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, arms factory workers get spa-like treatment to remove toxins