President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (third from right) presents the decision and flowers to new officers assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked police officers assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions to bring into full play their talents, strengths and creativity to fulfill their assigned tasks. He made the statement during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in Hanoi on August 12 to present the President’s decision on sending officers to the UN peacekeeping mission s and the Minister of Public Security’s decision on the establishment of the MPS Office for Peacekeeping Operations. The deployment of personnel to UN peacekeeping operations aims to deliver the State’s commitment to protecting global peace, in line with the “The Vietnamese people’s public security force participates in the UN peacekeeping operations for the 2014-2020 period and following years” project, he … [Read more...] about President asks police officers to try their best to fullfill UN peacekeeping tasks
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GDP delegation commemorates President Ho Chi Minh
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, the delegation expressed their deep gratitude to and respect for President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Party and people of Vietnam and the father of the Vietnamese armed forces, a national hero, and a world-honored man of culture. Though President Ho Chi Minh passed away, his great career and noble example always stay with the homeland and the Vietnam People’s Army. His thought, morality, and lifestyle always serve as the ideological foundation, the guideline for all actions, guiding the way for the revolutionary cause of Vietnam to go from one victory to another. At the event, General Can and his entourage promised to constantly study and follow President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and style. They will exert all-out efforts to complete all assignments, contributing to the victorious realization of resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th Military Party Congress. They will also contribute to speeding … [Read more...] about GDP delegation commemorates President Ho Chi Minh
President asks public security officers to try their best to fulfill U.N. peacekeeping tasks
He made the statement during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi on August 12 to present the President’s decisions on sending officers to the U.N. peacekeeping missions and the Minister of Public Security’s decision on the establishment of the ministry’s Peacekeeping Standing Office. The deployment of personnel to U.N. peacekeeping operations aims to deliver the State’s commitment to protecting global peace, in line with the “The Vietnamese people’s public security force participates in the U.N. peacekeeping operations for the 2014-2020 period and following years” project, he said. He expressed his delight that eight Vietnamese public security officers have met the U.N.’s requirements. Four of them are to begin working at the U.N. headquarters and the U.N. Mission in South Sudan this year. Amid complicated and uncertain developments in the world in the near future, President Phuc called for joining hands with the international community to seek solutions … [Read more...] about President asks public security officers to try their best to fulfill U.N. peacekeeping tasks
NA Chairman attends consulting conference on draft revised medical law
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a conference that sought experts’ opinions on the draft Law on Medical Examination and Treatment (amended) in Hanoi on August 12. The draft law was tabled for discussion at the third session of the legislature, and is expected to be approved in the next sitting, Hue said, stressing its significance to not only the medical sector but also socio-economic development. The top legislator noted contents that need to be adjusted in the document, regarding the granting of practice permits , medical checkups and treatment for foreigners, foreign medical experts, self-financing mechanism at medical facilities, resources for health care, and public-private partnership in this regard. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, universities and hospitals and experts raised their opinions on financing in public hospitals, medical costs … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends consulting conference on draft revised medical law
Miss World 2021 to attend finale of Miss World Vietnam 2022
Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska (centre) speaks at the press meeting on August 11. (Photo: VNA) Binh Dinh (VNA) – Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska will be present at the finale of Miss World Vietnam 2022, scheduled to take place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh, on August 12 evening. At a press meeting in Binh Dinh on August 11, Pham Kim Dung, head of the beauty pageant’s organising board, said the Miss World 2021 will also join charitable activities in Quy Nhon. Karolina Bielawska said this is the first time she has set foot in Vietnam, and that she can feel the warm welcome for her from all people. She comes to the contest’s finale to show her support for all contestants so that they can achieve their goals, she added. With 37 contestants, the finale is set to begin at 8pm on August 12 at Hai Giang Peninsula of Quy Nhon city. Miss World Vietnam 2022 is the second edition of the Miss World Vietnam pageant. In 2019, Luong Thuy Linh, a … [Read more...] about Miss World 2021 to attend finale of Miss World Vietnam 2022
President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 21 prisoners
The decision was made in line with the Constitution 2013 and following proposals by the Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy and Chairman of the Presidential Office. Amnesty is a major policy of the Party and State, manifesting the fine tradition of the nation in strictly handling those who violate the law while offering clemency and humanitarian treatment to prisoners who reform and wish to return to society as useful citizens. The consideration of granting amnesty to foreigners on the basis of fairness and transparency has also helped the international community better understand the policies of the Vietnamese Party and State. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about President reduces death penalties to life sentences for 21 prisoners