Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, on January 13 presented the copies of the book to major libraries so as to popularise the Party and State leader’s viewpoints, directions and new, profound and wholehearted perspectives to Party organisations and members, and people from all walks of life./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
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Vietnamese man carves spiritual icons on bamboo nodes
Nguyen Manh Cuong shows off his bamboo carving talent at his workshop in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoang An / Tuoi Tre Much of Cuong’s day is spent in blissful silence, either researching spiritual icons he can recreate on bamboo or focusing on the creation of a new piece. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese man carves spiritual icons on bamboo nodes
Picky viewers keep filmmakers on their toes
"Asking for fairness in this industry is not realistic. Everyone has pressure, from producers to distributors. When a movie succeeds, who wants to reduce the number of its shows so other movies can have more? So, when a movie fails, they should not ask why it has fewer shows," he said. … [Read more...] about Picky viewers keep filmmakers on their toes
Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Many streets in Hanoi have been decorated to mark the coming 13th National Party Congress. The event is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2. It is common to see national flags and the flag of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Hanoi's streets. … [Read more...] about Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Top leader extends congratulations to newly-elected general secretary of Lao Party
Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a basket of flowers and a congratulatory message to newly-elected General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Thongloun Sisoulith. In his message, the Vietnamese leader said the election of comrade Thongloun Sisoulith shows the trust the Lao Party and people have in him and the recognition of his great contributions to the Lao revolution. “I believe that under the leadership of the LPRP and the General Secretary, the fraternal Lao people will continue to grasp new and greater successes in the cause of reform and successfully implement the Resolution of the LPRP’s 11th National Congress, thus building a nation of peace, independence, democracy, unification, and prosperity towards the goal of socialism,” he wrote. He underlined that the Party, State and people of Vietnam will work hard to … [Read more...] about Top leader extends congratulations to newly-elected general secretary of Lao Party