On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, HCMA Director, presented an insignia of the academy to the Australian diplomat in recognition of his contributions to improving the academy’s research and teaching capacity. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia boost senior official training
Vietnam, Australia enhance training of senior officials
Illustrative image (Photo: internet) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia will work together to intensify the training of senior officials for Vietnam. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in Hanoi on June 24 by Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick and Deputy Director of the HCMA Nguyen Duy Bac. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, HCMA Director, presented an insignia of the academy to the ambassador in recognition of his contributions to improving the academy’s research and teaching capacity. Since 1995, the HCMA and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam have closely cooperated through projects on education, human rights, leadership science, public policies and gender research. Thang expressed his hope that cooperation between the academy and Australian partners will be expanded, and the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership will be … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia enhance training of senior officials
NA leader presents gifts to ethnic students
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong (third from left) visits ethnic minority boarding school in Con Cuong district. (Photo: VNA) Nghe An (VNA) – Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong visited and presented 50 scholarships to standout students at ethnic minority boarding school in Con Cuong district, the central province of Nghe An on June 24. Speaking highly of the teachers and students’ efforts to complete their mission, Phong stressed that the Party and State always see education as top priority, and especially attach much importance to education development in the mountainous and remote areas. The State is completing mechanisms and policies for teachers working in the mountainous localities, she said, asking the local education sector to take care of the teachers’ spiritual and material lives. As for the teachers, Phong said they should work to improve the quality of teaching and studying, making contribution to developing … [Read more...] about NA leader presents gifts to ethnic students
Cambodian PM appoints officials following building collapse
The site of the building collapse (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on June 24 appointed senior minister in charge of special mission Kun Kim as first Vice-President of the National Committee for Disaster Management, replacing Nhim Vanda. The same day, the PM agreed with the resignation of Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Yun Min and transferred Kampong Cham provincial governor Kuoch Chamroeun to Yun Min’s position. These decisions were made following a collapse of a seven-storey building under construction in Preach Sihanouk province on June 22, which killed at least 28 people and injured 26 others to date. All of the victims were Cambodian workers, the provincial authorities said in a statement, adding that the rescue operation is still going on to search for more victims. In a post on his official Facebook page, Hun Sen said during his visit to the site of the collapsed building, Yun Min acknowledged mistakes for … [Read more...] about Cambodian PM appoints officials following building collapse
China eyes stronger agricultural cooperation with Can Tho
At the working session (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – China wants to step up agricultural cooperation with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, especially for major farm produce like rice and fruits, in order to raise the efficiency of the rural economy, Chinese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Wu Jun said on June 24. China also hopes to share experience and scientific-technological applications in farming with the locality, while joining hands in the control of food safety and hygiene, and diseases in the husbandry sector, the official said at a working session with municipal leaders. The Chinese side stands ready to transfer high technologies in agricultural production, processing and distribution to Can Tho, and organise training courses for local agricultural officials, farmers and faming households with the participation of Chinese experts, he said. Wu Jun noted that the Chinese authorities will encourage and create conditions for big Chinese agricultural businesses to … [Read more...] about China eyes stronger agricultural cooperation with Can Tho