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Hanoi (VNA) - The Central Military Commission held the 10th emulation congress of the entire army in Hanoi on June 23. The congress saw the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Chairman of the Central Emulation and Rewards Council, and officials from different sectors, along with 300 exemplary collectives and individuals in the army’s emulation movement between 2015 and 2020. In his opening remarks, General Ngo Xuan Lich, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence, said the foundation, development, fighting, and victories of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh have always been associated with the patriotic emulation movement. The army’s emulation movement has been developing continually for more than 75 years, bringing into play the strength of the military to successfully perform tasks assigned by the Party, the State, and the people, and … [Read more...] about Prime Minister attends 10th army emulation congress

Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 6 met with outstanding individuals in the “For national security” emulation movement and the “All people protect national security” campaign launched by the Ministry of Public Security. The event was held ahead of the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of the Day of Vietnam People’s Public Security (August 19). NA Chairwoman Ngan said emulation movements among public security forces spread widely during 2015-2020 with practical activities introduced. She lauded the ministry for actively responding to national patriotic movements launched by the Prime Minister as well as joining charity and social work. In the fight against COVID-19, public security forces were on 24-hour standby to closely control the movement of people and traffic, helping contain the spread of the epidemic, and promptly discover and punish those … [Read more...] about NA leader meets exemplary individuals in protecting security

In recent years, women's rights groups have accused authorities of failing to implement law 6284 – created following Turkey's ratification of the treaty in 2012 – leaving women vulnerable to violence often by their partners, husbands or relatives. … [Read more...] about Thousands protest in Turkey against domestic violence

Phieu, whose hometown is in north-central Thanh Hoa Province, served in several positions in the military between 1946 and 1992, rising to colonel general and head of the general political department of the People's Army. … [Read more...] about Former Party chief Le Kha Phieu dies aged 89

Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Le Kha Phieu died in the wee hours of Friday, according to the national board tasked with taking care of high-ranking officials’ health. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s former Party General Secretary passes away