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An art performance in the gathering marking the 73rd anniversary of China’s National Day (October 1) in HCMC Speaking at the event, Chairman of the municipal VCFA Duong Quan Ha highly appreciated the long-lasting traditional friendship between the two countries. On the basis of the comprehensive strategic partnership over the past years, there have been many high-level visits between Vietnam and China aiming at stabilizing and developing relations between the two countries. Many scientific conferences in various fields, especially the economy and country’s construction process adapting to the new normal state have been organized for the Parties, Governments and Peoples of the two nations to exchange experiences. The HUFO and the VCFA together with the Embassy of China in Hanoi have closely cooperated to maintain and consolidate Vietnam-China relations over many years, Mr. Ha added. According to Mr. Wei Huaxiang, Consul General of China in HCMC, China has achieved leapfrog … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks 73rd anniversary of China’s National Day

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc laid a floral tribute for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the State funeral held in Tokyo on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thong Nhat Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, on behalf of the Vietnamese Communist Party, State, and people, attended the State funeral held for the former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe held in Tokyo on Tuesday. Also accompanying the leader were Chairman of the President's Office Le Khanh Hai, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly Vu Hai Ha, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, and leaders of ministries, agencies and the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan. President Phuc and the Vietnamese delegation laid flowers to pay tribute to the late "close friend of Vietnam," expressing respect for the special affection and valuable support and assistance that the Japanese former PM had extended to the country and people of Vietnam, conveying profound condolences to the … [Read more...] about President Phuc pays tributes to former PM Shinzo Abe at State funeral in Tokyo

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (L) and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock. (Photo: VNA) During the visit, Son held talks with Baerbock, paid courtesy calls to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Council Bodo Ramelow, Minister-President of Hessen state Boris Rhein, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Michael Kellner. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. (Photo: VNA) During the meetings, Son affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the strategic partnership with Germany. He suggested both sides expand cooperation to further deepen contents of the bilateral strategic partnership. The minister thanked the Government and people of Germany for providing Vietnam with Covid-19 vaccine and medical equipment, thus helping Vietnam early contain the pandemic and resume socio-economic activities. German leaders described Vietnam as an important … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son pays visit to Germany

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has the largest fleet with 102 jets, followed by Vietjet (77), Bamboo Airways (29) and Pacific Airlines (14). The CAAV also reported that the number of air passengers reached 9.1 million in September, a 9.3% decline from the previous month following the summer holiday has ended. The figure included 1.6 million foreign passengers, up 10.2% month-on-month; and 7.5 million domestic passengers, down 12.6%. Some 106,000 tonnes of cargo went through airports this month, up 2.9%. The volume included 84,500 tonnes of international cargo and 22,000 tonnes of domestic goods, up 2.9% and 19.3%, respectively./. VNA … [Read more...] about 248 aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality

Workers install water pipeline in Ly Van Lam Commune in Ca Mau City. (Photo: SGGP) Mr. Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Director of the Center for Rural Clean Water and Sanitation - the investor - said that the total length of the extended pipeline was over 17,380 meters, supplying clean water for daily life to more than 1,000 households in Tam Giang Tay Commune of Ngoc Hien District, Ly Van Lam Commune of Ca Mau City, and Phong Dien Commune of Tran Van Thoi District. The total investment is nearly VND5.7 billion. Of which, the Community Disaster Prevention Fund mobilizes Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup to sponsor VND3 billion, and the rest is reciprocal capital from the Center for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation. According to Ms. Le Thi Thuc, Executive Director of the Community Disaster Prevention Fund, besides this project, the unit has also supported the locality to build three other clean water works, install ten automatic rain gauges, build two swimming pools to prevent drowning, and … [Read more...] about Ca Mau: Clean water project for households in drought-hit areas inaugurated

At a working session with the Party chief, the Standing Board of the municipal Party Committee reported on the implementation outcomes of the resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th municipal Party Congress . Applauding the city’s efforts and achievements, General Secretary Trong said with its outstanding potential and advantages, HCM City should further step up reforms, exert stronger efforts, and bring into better play its role as the biggest development driver for the southeastern region and the whole country. The leader once again expressed his sympathies with the people of the city and the whole region over the huge and unprecedented losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Party leader requested the continuation of reforming and comprehensively improving education and training; developing human resources, especially high-quality ones and those for leadership and management positions; strongly facilitating science - technology and the … [Read more...] about Party leader asks HCM City to further promote development-driver role