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PANO - Minister of National Defence General Phung Quang Thanh on March 17th joined other ASEAN Defence Ministers to attend the opening ceremony of the Langkawi International Maritime-Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (left) welcoming General Phung Quang Thanh at the opening ceremony of LIMA'15 In his opening speech, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak stressed that, despite cost-cutting trend in the world, it anticipates that ASEAN will spend more on aerospace and maritime vehicles in the coming time. Thus, for the ASEAN market, LIMA’15 plays a vital role in both civilian and military aspects. LIMA is one of the most prestigious and biggest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. The event has been biennially organized since 1991. LIMA’15 is the biggest-ever event which is coincided with the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-9). General Phung Quang Thanh (third from right) … [Read more...] about Defence Minister attends int’l maritime-aerospace exhibition

Along with Vietnam, this year, the event was attended by many Asian countries such as Brunei, Cambodia, India, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and China. The Vietnamese booth introduces various traditional cultural and craft products, along with publications and dishes The Vietnamese booth introduced various traditional cultural and craft products, along with publications and dishes, leaving positive impression in foreign friends. ADSA President Priscila Confiado highly valued Vietnam’s support of and participation in charity activities in Egypt. She held that this is a good chance for Asian countries and Vietnam to introduce their culture and cuisine to Egyptian people. Nguyen Thanh Nga, the wife of the Vietnamese Ambassador in Egypt, said that Vietnam’s participation at the event aims to contribute to joint efforts to ease difficulties of poor people in the host country, while promoting the image of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends international charity bazaar in Egypt

Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang answered questions regarding citizen protection abroad during a regular press conference in Hanoi on March 31. On China’s recent arrest of 108 Vietnamese workers for illegal immigration, Hang said upon learning about the news, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Nanning contacted and sent a diplomatic note to authorities of China’s Guangxi province, as part of citizen protection procedures. According to the Consulate General, the workers are being detained in Ping Xiang, Guangxi for investigation and are healthy and under humane treatment. After screening and finding the mastermind, they will be deported and handed over to Vietnamese authorities. The Consulate General is actively working with Chinese authorities to track the case, she said. Regarding Malaysia’s arrest of 25 Vietnamese crewmen for suspected illegal fishing, Hang said the Foreign Ministry and the Vietnamese embassy in Malaysia are working with host … [Read more...] about Foreign Ministry deputy spokeswoman clarifies citizen protection abroad

Bosch secures steady growth with Industry 4.0 as the main driver “2018 was a year led by high demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility solutions across Southeast Asia. At Bosch, we continue to expand the range of our leading solutions in these domains, by successfully completing several iconic projects and embarking on new initiatives,” said Martin Hayes, president of Bosch in Southeast Asia. “We are also starting to see positive results from previously deployed Industry 4.0 innovations, with highlight projects generating visibility and greater demand for our solutions. In short, our strategic focus on connectivity is paying off.” Bosch employs some 10,000 associates in Southeast Asia, of which 1,380 are working in research and development. Positive impact from Industry 4.0 to drive growth With many earlier regional Industry 4.0 projects now in operation, Bosch anticipates that more companies will follow in embracing the digital transformation … [Read more...] about Bosch captures growth momentum as region embraces connected solutions

Asia News China calls on U.S. to 'stop flexing muscles' in East Sea Monday,  Nov 18, 2019,17:06 (GMT+7) China calls on U.S. to 'stop flexing muscles' in East Sea China's Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe reviews the honor guard before meeting with Brazil's Defense Minister Fernando Azevedo e Silva (not pictured) in Brasilia, Brazil September 6, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS BANGKOK (REUTERS) - China on Monday called on the U.S. military to stop flexing its muscles in the South China Sea, which Vietnam officially calls the East Sea, and to avoid adding "new uncertainties" over Taiwan, during high-level talks that underscored tension between the world's two largest economies. The remarks by Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, recounted by a Chinese spokesman, came just two weeks after a top White House official denounced Chinese "intimidation" in the busy waterway. It also came a day … [Read more...] about China calls on U.S. to ‘stop flexing muscles’ in East Sea