PANO - Under the direction of Minister of National Defence and Chief of the General Staff, units across the whole army have fulfilled their preparations and are scheduled to start new-year training on March 1st 2016, with keen determination. Comprehensive preparation After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the People's Army Newspaper (PAN) joined an inspection delegation of the Command of Artillery Arm, led by its Deputy Commander and Chief-of-Staff, Senior Colonel Nguyen Hong Phong. When visiting the command's constituent units, we witnessed troops' ebullient activities to prepare for the new-year training such as repairing and upgrading drill grounds. Especially, personnel for units, which is a key factor in new-recruit training, was strengthened from platoons to higher levels. The units' commanders were also provided with basic knowledge about combat training and regulations on soldier management while the facilities for training were repaired and newly invested in. Speaking to … [Read more...] about Army ready for new year training
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Vien welcomes New Year with new hopes
wimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien expects to perform well at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. -- Photo vtv.vn HA NOI (VNS) – After a successful year, swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien is dreaming of a place in the final at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.The year of the horse saw Viet Nam's swimmers achieve new heights in general, and by Vien in particular.The two Asian Games bronze medals won by the Can Tho Province-born swimmer were Viet Nam's first ever at the Games.Earlier, she pocketed a gold medal at the second Youth Olympics in China, before setting seven records at the ASEAN Swimming Championships. Vien also dominated the national tournament with 18 titles and 14 records.The 18-year-old has been voted the best athlete of the year for the second time in a row.Vien has no time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, as she is training hard in the United States for further achievements."Training plays a key role in every athlete's performance during … [Read more...] about Vien welcomes New Year with new hopes
Party, State leaders celebrate Lunar New Year
The country’s leaders met on Jan. 19 at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the Lunar New Year festival. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung joined former Party and State leaders, senior revolutionary officials and representatives from ministries, sectors and agencies in celebrating the country’s achievemets in 2011. The Party General Secretary highlighted the success of the 11th Party Congress with the adoption of the five-year plan for 2011-2015 and the socio-economic development strategy in 2011-2020, as well as the elections of the 13th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2011-2016 term. In the context of the global financial crisis and economic recession, the country has made great efforts to control inflation, stabilise macro economy and ensure social welfare, he said. He … [Read more...] about Party, State leaders celebrate Lunar New Year
PM Dung’s remarks at celebration of the ASEAN Community and Lunar New Year of the Monkey
The following is the address of PM Nguyen Tan Dung at the celebration of the ASEAN Community and the Lunar New Year of the Monkey on January 10 in Ha Noi. PM Nguyen Tan Dung - photo VGP Your Excellency Mr. El Houcine Fardani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Excellencies Ambassadors and Chief Representatives of international organizations, Comrades and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, The world has entered the Year 2016. While in Viet Nam, we are about to bid farewell to the year of the Goat and welcome the year of the Monkey. The New Year get-together, in Vietnamese customs, is an occasion to look back on the past year and extend to each other best wishes for the new year. On behalf of the Vietnamese government and people, I would like to extend my best wishes to distinguished guests and friends here tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, The world we are living today is undergoing dramatic changes. The trend of economic, trade and investment … [Read more...] about PM Dung’s remarks at celebration of the ASEAN Community and Lunar New Year of the Monkey
Vien welcomes New Year with new hopes
After a successful year, swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien is dreaming of a place in the final at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. The year of the horse saw Viet Nam's swimmers achieve new heights in general, and by Vien in particular. The two Asian Games bronze medals won by the Can Tho Province-born swimmer were Viet Nam's first ever at the Games. Earlier, she pocketed a gold medal at the second Youth Olympics in China, before setting seven records at the ASEAN Swimming Championships. Vien also dominated the national tournament with 18 titles and 14 records. The 18-year-old has been voted the best athlete of the year for the second time in a row. Vien has no time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, as she is training hard in the United States for further achievements. "Training plays a key role in every athlete's performance during competitions, but there are also other elements that affect it. Any mistake can lead to failure," said Vien. "My target this year … [Read more...] about Vien welcomes New Year with new hopes