Central emulation and commendation council

In his letter, the President commended the team for their ingenuity, decisiveness, courage and rescue skills, affirming that this feat has contributed to highlighting the image of the People's Public Security officers who are always ready to serve the people, and do not mind difficulties and dangers in protecting people's lives and properties. He urged each citizen to actively improve their initiative in natural disaster prevention and control, and calmly deal with unexpected incident. The President also asked localities to step up communication activities and better the capacity for natural disaster prevention and control, incident response and search and rescue. At 3:58 pm on August 6, after receiving the information that a group of 23 students and teachers got stranded in the bank of Tien Stream in Que Hiep commune, Que Son district, a15-member fire-fighting and rescue team rush to the site. By 17:30 on the same day, the force had taken students and teachers to safety. … [Read more...] about State President commends Quang Nam’s fire-fighters

People and vehicles wade through a flooded road in Vientiane capital of Laos on August 7. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Flood as a result of incessant rains in central and southern provinces of Laos has disrupted transport and inundated a number of houses and a vast area of crops. Local media reported that the central province of Savannakhet is one of the localities hit hardest by downpours and flood over the past days. Its Thapangthong district has been severely impacted with dozens of houses flood ed and some washed away while many fields of crops under water. The provincial administration has mobilised military personnel to help evacuate residents, livestock, and assets to safe places. Many areas in the southern provinces of Champasak, Sekong, Attapeu, and Salavan have also been flooded due to prolonged downpours. On August 9, the southern region of Laos recorded the highest rainfall of nearly 200mm, according to the hydro-meteorological agency of … [Read more...] about Flood wreaks havoc on central, southern Laos

At the reception (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA), including the NA Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs , stands ready to share experience regarding supervision activities of People’s Councils, the Vietnamese top legislator told a Lao official in Hanoi on August 10. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane. According to Hue, during the official visit to Laos by a delegation of the Vietnamese legislature last May, the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation between delegations of NA deputies and localities that share the border line and sister localities, including Hanoi and Vientiane. He noted that the two capital cities have set an example for cooperation at the local level, with the sharing of experience in Party building, socio-economic … [Read more...] about Vietnamese legislature ready to share experience with Laos: top legislator

Hanoi (VNA) - Storm Mulan weakened into a tropical depression after entering the Gulf of Tonkin on August 10 night, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Storm Mulan weakened into a tropical depression after entering the Gulf of Tonkin on August 10 night. (Photo: VNA) The tropical depression is forecast to move west-northwest on August 11, with a speed of 20km/h. The northern region and the north-central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Nghe An are expected to experience downpours on the day. In response to storm impacts, Vietnamese airlines have adjusted operation plans of flights to and from some affected airports from August 11. Accordingly, Vietnam Airlines will cancel two flights between the northern port city of Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City. It will also delay flights between Hai Phong and Buon Me Thuot, Cam Ranh, Da Lat and HCM City on August 11. Bamboo Airways, meanwhile, adjusted schedules to ensure absolute safety for … [Read more...] about Storm Mulan weakens into tropical depression

It recommended December-March, when the weather is "pleasant," as the ideal time to visit the long, sandy beaches of Vietnam. It particularly recommended Quy Nhon, the beach resort town on the south-central coast. "Long a staid domestic destination, beautiful beach-flanked Quy Nhon has acquired hipster mojo and is tipped as the next Da Nang." The magazine also advised tourists to explore Ninh Binh, famous for paddleboat tours through limestone karsts and paddy rice fields. In the Central Highlands, Da Lat, a summer retreat of the French during the colonial period, is well known for adventure sports such as trekking, mountain biking and rafting, it said. A lesser-known destination in the northwest not to be missed is Dien Bien Phu , which used to be a major battlefield during the war, it said. "The province is developing eco-tourism and offering indigenous village homestays amid stunning forested landscapes and Hmong culture." Other destinations on the list are … [Read more...] about Vietnam among Asia’s best places for holiday: Travel magazine

Illustrative image (Source: http://eawfpress.ru) Moscow (VNA) - The second Eurasian Women’s Forum kicked off  in Saint Petersburg of Russia on September 19, featuring various activities with the aim of promoting  unity among  women from all over the world. Russian Federation Council Chairperson V.I Matviyenko attended the opening ceremony of exhibition ““Made in Russia: export by women” on the same day. Themed “Women for Global Security and Sustainable Development ”, the event attracted about 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries over the world. Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a speech at the plenary session of the forum on September 20. The Vietnamese delegation, led by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, will attend the session and other sideline activities. Notably, Vice President Thinh will deliver an important speech at the plenary session of inter-parliamentary dialogue themed “Women for stable development of the globe”. Besides, … [Read more...] about Second Eurasian Women’s Forum opens in Russia