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At the reburial ceremony (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) - The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai held a ceremony at the martyrs’ cemetery in Duc Co district on May 24 to rebury the remains of 18 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Cambodia. At the ceremony, Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, stated their sacrifice is always remembered by Vietnamese and Cambodian authorities and people. Their remains were brought to Gia Lai on May 16, with a requiem held for the fallen soldiers and experts taking place on May 23. Soldiers carry the martyrs' remains (Photo: VNA) During the 2021 – 2022 dry season, the search and repatriation team K52 of the provincial Military Command launched its 21st campaign in Cambodia from January 4 to May 16. Nearly 70 personnel joined the search across the Cambodia n provinces of Ratanakiri, Stung Treng and Preah Vihear. Since its establishment in 2001, the … [Read more...] about Gia Lai repatriates 18 sets of remains of fallen martyrs from Cambodia

The agreement was reached during the meeting between Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang and his Cambodian counterpart General Tea Banh at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense (MND) on May 23. At the reception for General Tea Banh, who is also Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, the Vietnamese defense chief expressed his delight at the success of the first Vietnam - Cambodia border defense friendship exchange, confirming that it importantly contributed to promoting the solidarity and friendship between the two countries. General Giang congratulated Cambodia on hosting the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) next year, and the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense on the successful organization of the freshly-concluded ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ADSOM Plus. Stressing that the Vietnamese MND will continue to closely cooperate and support the Cambodian counterpart in assuming the role of ASEAN Chair in 2022, General Giang … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia to strengthen defense cooperation

The partnership is under a cooperation agreement inked by the two sides in Hanoi on May 23, following the success of e-sports events at SEA Games 31 in Vietnam. VIRESA Chairman Nguyen Xuan Cuong said with its resources, experience, and partners, his association is ready to help EFC in all steps, from choosing competition categories, issuing technical handbooks, selecting and training the national team, training coaches and referees, introducing sponsors, to organizing competitions with the best quality. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary-General of Cambodia’s National Olympic Committee and standing member of the SEA Games 32 Organizing Committee, appreciated VIRESA’s support when his country will host the region’s biggest sporting event for the first time. At SEA Games 31, e-sports competitions took place from May 13 to 22. Vietnam won four gold and three silver medals in this sport. The next SEA Games is slated for May 5 - 16, 2023 in Cambodia with the participation of 11 regional … [Read more...] about Vietnam to help Cambodia organize e-sports events at next SEA Games

Blue ocean scenarios The International Conference on Sustainable Ocean Economy and Climate Change Adaptation, which took place on May 12 and 13, was organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Sessions focused on five main topics: Reviving the blue ocean economy after COVID-19; building coastal cities with infrastructures adapted to the effects of climate change; combatting marine pollution and ocean plastic waste; promoting climate security, gender equality and resilience of vulnerable communities; and financing responses to climate and ocean needs. A report entitled “Blue Economy Scenarios for Vietnam”, presented at the conference, analyzed a number of scenarios, including a basic scenario and a “sustainable development” or “blue” scenario. The blue scenario would yield outstanding benefits in terms of GDP contribution, Gross National Income … [Read more...] about Vietnam pledges action to ensure a sustainable ocean economy

Revenues were VND2.28 quadrillion and spending was VND2.53 trillion, resulting in a VND216.4 trillion ($9.3 billion) deficit, or around 3.44 percent of GDP. The deficit was sharply up from VND161.5 trillion the previous year, but was below the cap of VND368.3 trillion set by lawmakers. State Auditor General Tran Sy Thanh said revenues fell short of estimates, especially accruals from land use fees, which were only 72 percent of the target, and income from state-owned companies, which was a mere 37 percent of the target, he added. Public debts rose by 6 percent to VND3.52 quadrillion (55.94 percent of GDP), or around VND35 million per capita. The National Assembly’s cap for public debt is 65 percent of GDP. … [Read more...] about Budget deficit sees 34-pct surge

Addressing the closing ceremony, he said it was Vietnam’s honor to welcome distinguished guests and more than 10,000 athletes, coaches, and referees to SEA Games 31 - the region’s biggest sporting event. The PM noted the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games to be delayed from November 2021 to May 2022, but it has made the countries become even closer together, more united, and determined to weather all difficulties and challenges to successfully organize SEA Games 31. The countries gathered at the Games to help affirm ASEAN’s vision and mission of solidarity, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development, according to the Vietnamese leader. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, said the success of SEA Games 31 was reflected in not only efforts by hosts Vietnam but also other countries’ wholehearted support, the medals, new records, as well as their honesty and nobility, promising a bright future for the region’s sports. … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 – a demonstration of solidarity, friendship: PM