Sengupta expressed his belief that along with promoting socio-economic development, the CPV will consolidate its defence capacity and firmly safeguard national independence and sovereignty. Via bolstering cooperation with all countries on the basis of the foreign policy of independence, peace and friendship, Vietnam will make further contributions to the struggle for peace and a fair world order, he said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25
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Party Congress to create new development momentum for Vietnam: Chinese ambassador
Hanoi (VNA) – The success of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will be a strong and firm political guarantee for the development of socialism in Vietnam and provide a new driving force for the country’s socio-economic development, said Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo. In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the Congress, he said the CPV, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, is the genuine representative of fundamental interests of the Vietnamese people. Over the 91 years since its establishment, the CPV has led the Vietnamese people to take firm steps forwards and make historic contributions for the sake of national independence, liberation, and development and the people’s happiness. The 13th National Party Congress is a significant political event of the CPV and State of Vietnam, the ambassador said, expecting that it will elect an unyielding and strong Party Central Committee for the new tenure that … [Read more...] about Party Congress to create new development momentum for Vietnam: Chinese ambassador
Thousands of traffic cops take to Hanoi streets ahead of Party Congress
After visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the embalmed body of late President Ho Chi Minh is preserved, delegates traveling in cars and mini buses led by a team of traffic police passed through downtown Hanoi to attend a preparatory session of the 13th Party Congress, the country's most important political event, at the National Convention Center. … [Read more...] about Thousands of traffic cops take to Hanoi streets ahead of Party Congress
Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet
Next to Nhat Tan Village, Tu Lien kumquat village is also bustling with customers. Besides traditional kumquat pots, this year, artisans of the village have many unique ideas about the shape of a buffalo for the year of Tân Sửu – the year of buffalo. … [Read more...] about Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet
Thalassemia children in need of help to survive
7-year-old Ngan Thai Su is already a regular patient at Nghe An Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. He was admitted to the hospital since he was three months old. He has to go to the hospital at least once a month for blood transfusion. Each time he has to stay in the hospital for 10-12 days. Whenever Su went to hospital, his cousin, Ngan Thi May Ly, also accompanied him. Ly and her brother have also been treated for thalassemia. "All of them have this genetic disease. Both Su and Ly's fathers who are brothers should also have this disease but they refused to be tested or go to the hospital," said nurse Phan Thi Ai. Su's father said if he went to the hospital, there would be no one left at his house to work and they would fall deeper into debt. Vy Thi Ty, Su's mother, said, "I was told that he will need blood transfusion all of his life. The cost of stem cell transplant surgery is too high for us. We can hardly afford Su's blood transfusion now. We often waited … [Read more...] about Thalassemia children in need of help to survive