In his article in tribute to the passing of former Party chief Do Muoi, Pham The Duyet, who is also former Secretary of the Hanoi city Party Committee, stressed that during the process of national construction, comrade Do Muoi was assigned to work in major economic areas such as industry, trade and construction. Therefore, he contributed to a majority of key projects across cities and provinces, including the Pha Lai, Uong Bi and Ninh Binh thermal power plants; Song Da, Yaly, Son La and Tri An hydropower plants; and Bach Ho, Nam Con Son, and Dai Hung oil fields. Over the course of years serving as Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers, comrade Do Muoi made significant contributions to the construction of Mao Khe coal mine and Thang Long bridge. Duyet, who worked with Do Muoi for decades, said that the former Party leader had strong determination to frame practice with theory. Even upon retirement, Do Muoi continued to call on his successors to pay attention to the global situation, … [Read more...] about Former Party chief Do Muoi: A leader with a determination to reform the country
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Vietnam’s Party, State delegation visits DPRK
Tran Thanh Man, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese Party and State delegation is paying a visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from September 8-11 to attend celebrations of the latter’s Day of the Foundation of the Republic (September 9). On September 10, the head of the delegation, Tran Thanh Man, who is Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, held talks with Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea Pak Tae Song. They informed each other of their Party and State’s situation, and exchanged views on measures to boost relations between the two Parties and States. Pak Tae Song welcomed the Vietnamese delegation’s visit and attendance at the founding day celebrations, affirming that this … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Party, State delegation visits DPRK
2018 National Song and Dance Festival opens in Da Nang
The 2018 National Song and Dance Festival (the second stage) opened at Trung Vuong Theatre, Da Nang city on August 20. The event was jointly held by the Department of Performing Arts, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Dancing Artist Association, the Vietnam Musicians’ Association and Da Nang City’s Department of Culture and Sports. The opening ceremony was attended by Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien and President of the Voice of Vietnam Nguyen The Ky and Deputy Secretary of Da Nang Party Committee Vo Cong Tri. VOV President Nguyen The Ky at the opening ceremony The Festival runs through August 31 with the participation of 18 art troupes nationwide. People’s Artist Nguyen Quang Vinh from the Department of Performing Arts set the stage with impressive art performances. The event attracts the participation of renowned artists who have received … [Read more...] about 2018 National Song and Dance Festival opens in Da Nang
Party delegation visits China’s Guangdong province
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Xuan Thang led a delegation to pay a working visit to Shenzhen city in Guangdong province of China on May 27-28. Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Xuan Thang speaks at a seminar on Karl Marx’s ideology in the 21st century and the future of socialism in the world - Photo: VOV During the visit, Thang, also Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, held meetings with Secretary of Guangdong’s Party Committee Li Xi, and Song Tao, Director of the Communist Party of China’s International Liaison Department. He joined representatives from 62 communist, workers and left-wing parties of other countries in a conference on Guangdong’s development achievements and a seminar on Karl Marx’s ideology in the 21st century and the future of socialism in the world. Addressing the events, Thang … [Read more...] about Party delegation visits China’s Guangdong province
Hungary’s PM Orban claims victory as his party takes sweeping poll lead
Viet Nam News BUDAPEST — Hungary’s firebrand nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed a "historic victory" Sunday as his right-wing party took a thumping lead in the country’s key parliamentary election. With almost 98 per cent of votes counted, Orban’s Fidesz party has won 48.81 per cent of the vote, the National Election Office (NVI) said, surpassing even the expectations of many within Fidesz. The score represents an improvement on four years ago, and puts the 54-year-old premier on track for a third consecutive term in office -- and more possible clashes with Brussels. Voter turnout had reached 69.26 per cent, up more than seven points on elections in 2014, the NVI said, with several polling stations forced to open late to accommodate the increase. Addressing flag-waving supporters in Budapest late on Sunday, Orban said the result gave Hungarians "the opportunity to defend themselves and to defend Hungary". The crowd cheered as a giant TV screen … [Read more...] about Hungary’s PM Orban claims victory as his party takes sweeping poll lead