Most inspiring peoples in the world

This conference aims to comprehensively assess the results attained by the Government in implementing the 11th Politburo’s Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW dated April 10, 2013 on international integration, and the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW dated November 5, 2016  on effectively implementing the process of international integration and maintaining socio-political stability in the context of Vietnam’s participation in new-generation free trade agreements,” with a focus on the period of 2014-2019. The conference will also draw lessons and propose appropriate measures to strengthen international integration in the coming time. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son granted reporter of the People’s Army Newspaper on the outcomes of the country’s international integration in recent years, with a focus on the defense and security fields. Reporter: What political, defense and security outcomes do you think the international … [Read more...] about International integration contributes to national defense and security

Although Việt Nam has made strides in enhancing the business environment and competitiveness capacity, there’s still room for improvement, heard participants at a meeting held in Hà Nội on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam The meeting, organised by the National Council for Sustainable Development and Competitiveness Improvement, aimed at reviewing the implementation of the government’s efforts on the issues from 2019 and assign tasks for next year. Đậu Anh Tuấn, head of the Legal Department of Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry said results of surveys on administrative procedure and tax procedure reform and business environment improvement in 63 provinces and cities showed the proportion of enterprises with positive assessment continued to increase for the third consecutive year. Việt Nam was placed 67th out of the 141 countries in the Global Competitiveness Report 2019, up 10 places compared … [Read more...] about Vietnam making progress in improving competitiveness

Since a 1987 UNESCO resolution calling for member states to commemorate the centenary of the birth of late President Ho Chi Minh, many countries have dedicated statues, museums, parks and streets in honor of Vietnam’s 'great man of culture.' The resolution was promulgated at the 24th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris in 1987, three years before the centenary of the late president’s birth. Ho Chi Minh, also known as Nguyen Sinh Cung, Nguyen Tat Thanh, and Nguyen Ai Quoc, was born in 1890 in north-central Vietnam’s Nghe An Province, then part of French Indochina. He passed away in 1969. In its resolution, the General Conference recommended that UNESCO member states organize events “as a tribute to his memory, in order to spread knowledge of the greatness of his ideals and of his work for national liberation.” “President Ho Chi Minh, an outstanding symbol of … [Read more...] about Remembering Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh in foreign countries

Army vehicles parade through the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (Archives photo) Meanwhile, VOV radio broadcasts furnished the soldiers’ “food for thought” and connected them with the world outside the jungles during those years of hardship.  Former VOV reporter Le Thong remembers the day he arrived at the Truong Son Trail in 1972. The two things that impressed him most were the dramatic atmosphere there with soldiers marching and supply trucks running day and night along the trail, and the soldiers’ iron will and endurance to overcome difficulties for national salvation. What kept the soldiers’ spirits up were their little pocket radios on which they listened to VOV broadcasts with music and news from home. One of the many moving stories Thong reported in his 3 years on Truong Son trail concerned a young volunteer who always kept his radio by his side. After he was killed, his body was located by his comrades thanks to his radio, which was still playing … [Read more...] about Stories of Ho Chi Minh trail told by VOV war correspondents

This is the second part of a two-piece series recommending good places to eat in the central hub Take a look at part one of the series for getting an overall view of some other cheap and good eats in this city sitting on the central coast of Vietnam. 1. Continue southward on Tran Phu and you’ll come to Le Hong Phong to the right side, an interesting side street with several good food options. First up is Mì Quảng Ếch at 24-26 Le Hong Phong, which serves mì Quảng pork, chicken, and frog versions for VND 30-50k. 2. Thai Market at number 17 serves Thai food in table-top shabu-shabu style for around VND200k for two people as well as memorable shrimp, clam, and fish cake soup for VND50k. Thai Market has another location at number 4 Tran Quoc Toan, just up from Bach Dang, which serves traditional Thai curries, tom yam, and pad Thai. Just decide which style you prefer and head for the appropriate location! 3. Just along Yen Bai … [Read more...] about ​Great food on a budget in Da Nang (part two)