“Over the past time, border troops in charge of drug and crime prevention have bravely performed their missions, closely worked with relevant forces, and made achievements in the fight against criminals in border areas. Especially, on November 21, the border troops of Quang Binh province accomplished special project QB1121p, busted a trans-national drug trafficking and transportation ring, arrested two suspects, and collected more than 300,000 synthetic drug pills, ensuring absolute safety,” wrote General Giang. The defense minister underlined that the result showed the bravery and high determination of forces in attacking and suppressing crime, contributing to protecting national sovereignty, political security, and social order in the border areas while promoting the beautiful image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and deserving the trust of the Party, State, and people. General Giang, speaking on behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Defense Ministry, praised the border … [Read more...] about Defense minister hails border troops
55 fallen soldiers’ remains reburied in An Giang
In 2021, due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Team K93 under the An Giang provincial Military Command only focused on searching martyrs’ remains inside the country. With high solidarity and resolve, troops from Team K93 have found 54 sets of martyrs’ remains of which two sets were identified. Speaking at the event, President of the An Giang provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh emphasized that the Fatherland of Vietnam and its people in general, and the province’s people in particular will forever be grateful for what war heroes did to bring freedom and independence to the country. He vowed to continue stepping up the search and collection of martyrs’ remains in the near future. At the event, delegates and people offered incense and flowers in commemoration of the fallen soldiers. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about 55 fallen soldiers’ remains reburied in An Giang
Việt Nam, Switzerland should further cooperate in innovation, science-technology: Presidents
Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (right) and Swiss counterpart Guy Parmeli review the guards of honour during the welcome ceremony for the former at Lohn Estate, Bern on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất BERN — Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Swiss President Guy Parmeli on Friday held talks during his official visit to Switzerland as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year (October 11, 1971 - October 11, 2021). President Phúc noted with gratitude how Switzerland was the first European country to have recognised and set up diplomatic relations with Việt Nam in 1971 when the war in Việt Nam still raged on, laying "the first stones" in building the friendship between the two countries, and to this day, Switzerland is among the countries providing the most development assistance to Việt Nam. President Phúc and his Swiss counterpart concurred that during the past half-century, the traditional friendship and cooperation between the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Switzerland should further cooperate in innovation, science-technology: Presidents
PM Chính gives proposals to enhance Asia-Europe co-operation
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday attended the 13th summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 13) via video conference. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday proposed initiatives to promote cooperation between Asia and European countries in the future as he attended the 13th summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 13) via video conference. The ASEM, or Asia-Europe Meeting, is a platform for countries in Asia and Europe to exchange views on regional and global issues and strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas. The 13th ASEM summit with the theme "strengthening multilateralism for shared growth" was held virtually from November 25 to 26 and hosted by Cambodia in its capacity as current chair. Speaking at the conference, Prime Minister Chính delivered profound and substantive comments on the situation in the world, the region, development trends and new problems facing Việt Nam … [Read more...] about PM Chính gives proposals to enhance Asia-Europe co-operation
Việt Nam records over 13,000 new cases on Friday
Bản Phủ Market in the northern province of Điện Biên has been put under lockdown after a community-transmission case of COVID-19 was found. —VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Health announced 13,109 new cases of COVID-19 in Việt Nam on Friday, as cases continue to rise across the country. The national tally since the start of the pandemic now stands at 1,181,337. Another 137 deaths were also reported. Việt Nam so far has recorded 24,544 COVID-related deaths. Of the new cases, 7,288 were found in the community and 15 were imported. HCM City tops the daily case list again with 1,809 new cases, followed by Cần Thơ (897) and Bình Dương (707). The capital city of Hà Nội recorded 253 new cases. The other infections were found in Tây Ninh (655), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (653), Đồng Tháp (601), Bạc Liêu (566), Đồng Nai (556), Vĩnh Long (536), Bến Tre (501), Bình Thuận (496), Sóc Trăng (493), Kiên Giang (418), An Giang (387), Cà Mau (374), Trà Vinh (309), Bình Phước (271), Hậu … [Read more...] about Việt Nam records over 13,000 new cases on Friday
Two million Pfizer vaccine doses donated by the US arrive in Việt Nam
The US-donated Pfizer vaccines arriving at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội on Friday morning. — Photo from DHL via the US Embassy in Hà Nội HÀ NỘI — A shipment of 2,074,410 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Hà Nội early Friday morning, donated to Việt Nam by the US Government. The US has donated over 18 million vaccines to Việt Nam through the global vaccine sharing initiative COVAX, as part of a "steadfast commitment to supporting Việt Nam in the fight against COVID-19," according to a notice from the US embassy in Hà Nội. More are on the way, it adds. Earlier this week, a senior administration official from the US Government told AFP that 4,149,990 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were being sent to Việt Nam. As of Friday afternoon, Việt Nam has administered 116.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with 92 per cent of people aged 18 and above having received at least one dose of vaccine. — VNS … [Read more...] about Two million Pfizer vaccine doses donated by the US arrive in Việt Nam
