Accordingly, the conference will take place in the first half of April 2019 under the theme “Strengthening international integration in a proactive, creative and effective fashion for rapid and sustainable development”. The event aims to comprehensively assess the results attained by the Government in implementing the 11th Politburo’s Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW dated April 10, 2013 on international integration, and the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW dated November 5, 2016 on effectively implementing the process of international integration and maintaining socio-political stability in the context of Viet Nam’s participation in new-generation free trade agreements”, with a focus on the period of 2014-2019. The conference will also draw lessons and propose appropriate measures to strengthen international integration in the coming time. The conference will be attended by representatives from the Party and … [Read more...] about National Steering Committee for International Integration to review five-year operations
Thailand: Parties ready for upcoming election
A voter cast her ballot at a polling station in Bangkok on March 17 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Political parties said on March 22 that they were ready for the election scheduled for March 24, while introducing new policies to win voters’ support. The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has touted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's achievement in maintaining peace and order in an attempt to woo voters. A new advisory team of Gen Prayut comprising six leading economic experts was appointed to restore the confidence of voters just three days before the election. Meanwhile, other parties such as Pheu Thai and the Democrats have stepped up their campaigns focusing on stopping the regime from returning to power after the election. Pheu Thai has stepped up its campaign urging people to vote for the party. It has come up with its latest campaign policy called "a savings lottery scheme", hoping to win the hearts of the people. The scheme is aimed at encouraging personal … [Read more...] about Thailand: Parties ready for upcoming election
Vietnamese, Singaporean Deputy PMs hold talks
Scene at the talks (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Singapore have rooms for extensive engagements, particularly in the sea, high-quality workforce, and startup fields, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh said during talks with his Singaporean counterpart Teo Chee Hean in Hanoi on March 22. He affirmed that Vietnam values developing the strategic partnership with Singapore, which is among its leading partners in ASEAN and in the region, suggesting the sides hold regular high-level visit exchanges and meetings. Binh praised the guest’s contributions to boosting the Vietnam – Singapore strategic partnership in politics, diplomacy, security-defence, trade, economy, and people-to-people exchange. He said the partnership has grown toward practical outcomes in recent years, with politics-diplomacy ties deepened based on trust and the maintenance of exchange of visits across all levels and all channels. Cooperation in defence- security has been deepened … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Singaporean Deputy PMs hold talks
Top legislator welcomes Cambodia’s NA Second Vice President
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (right) and Second Vice President of the Cambodian NA Khuon Sudary (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese National Assembly will closely cooperate with the National Assembly and Senate of Cambodia to further expand and improve the efficiency of collaboration between the two governments as well as the two legislatures at regional and international parliamentary forums, the top legislator has said. At a reception for Second Vice President of the Cambodian NA Khuon Sudary in Hanoi on March 22, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the two sides will work together to supervise the implementation of international treaties and agreements signed by the two governments to help effectively realise their cooperation deals. The legislatures will exchange experience in gender equality-related affairs, including issues regarding female NA deputies, she said, adding that young parliamentarians will also share their expertise in the time ahead. … [Read more...] about Top legislator welcomes Cambodia’s NA Second Vice President
Hanoi’s botanical garden turns into catwalk for Autumn-Winter Fashion Week
A catwalk will be installed at the botanical garden in central Hanoi for the Autumn-Winter fashion week, to take place from March 22-24. Models presenting creations at the 2019 Spring-Summer fashion week at the botanical garden in Hanoi. (Photo: Ha Noi Moi) The organisers said that the natural setting of the botanical garden will offer the audience of the fashion week a sense of peace and relaxation while adding a voice to protecting a green and clean environment. The 2019 Autumn-Winter fashion week sees the participation of 14 designers from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue, with popular names such as Dang Thi Minh Hanh. The designers will bring 15 collections to the fashion week with creations made from silk, brocade, denim, leather and so on to be presented by 50 models. Earlier, the 2019 Spring-Summer fashion week was also held at Hanoi’s botanical garden, providing much inspiration for both designers and fashion enthusiasts. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s botanical garden turns into catwalk for Autumn-Winter Fashion Week