Reportedly, in May, the Central Military Commission (CMC)’s Standing Committee and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) directed the whole military to accomplish military and defense affairs. Accordingly, they maintained combat readiness, firmly protected national sovereignty, closely worked with relevant forces to ensure safety for important events, especially SEA Games 31. In addition, units in the whole military mobilized troops to help Northern provinces to overcome flood aftermath, prevent illegal crossings, fight smuggling and drug-related crimes. Especially, Resolution No.05-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the organization of the Vietnam People’s Army in the 2021-2030 period and the following years were also synchronously conducted. Besides, the MND has instructed the whole military to well perform training and education with high quality, review the implementation of the CMC’s Resolution No.765-NQ/QUTW on raising the quality of training in the 2013-2020 period and the following … [Read more...] about Defense minister chairs briefing on task performance in May
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Deputy defense minister visits Truong Sa Islands
In Truong Sa (Spratly), Son Ca (Sand Cay), Nam Yet (Namyit), and Phan Vinh (Pearson Reef) islands, General San and the delegates offered incense in tribute to fallen soldiers and commemorated President Ho Chi Minh, Grand Duke Tran Hung Dao and General Vo Nguyen Giap. On this occasion, the defense leader visited and encouraged forces on duty on the islands, inspected the troops’ military and defense task implementation as well as logistic services in the areas. He also presented gifts to islanders in Truong Sa townlet, while encouraging them to go fishing at sea, join hands with the forces to firmly protect the national sovereignty over sea and islands. Reportedly, over the past time, the troops have embraced all resolutions and instructions of higher levels, grasped situations to be ready in any circumstances, raised training and combat readiness quality, well conducted mass mobilization and search and rescue work, and more. In acknowledgement of their task performance, General … [Read more...] about Deputy defense minister visits Truong Sa Islands
Vietnam needs “green climate Doi Moi”: UNDP
Given net-zero commitments, Vietnam is now at a crossroads to transform routes that benefit both the economy and the environment. Vietnam’s climate commitment at COP26 requires development pathways to ensure the balance of both economy and environment that the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) called reforms. UNDP Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen at the ceremony held in Quang Ninh Province on May 28. Photos: UNDP Vietnam would need a “Green Climate Doi Moi” to enable a green and inclusive economic rebound from Covid-19 as the country strives for a high-income level by 2045, while safeguarding the natural resources and environment for future generations, Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative, said today. This includes green, climate-resilient approaches to technology, capital markets, supply chains, business models, and the engagement of SMEs in innovation, Wiesen said at a national launching ceremony held on May 28 in response to World … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs “green climate Doi Moi”: UNDP
Viettel has two more exclusively-protected patents in the U.S.
The two inventions included "Spherical mirror optics for medium-wave thermal imaging equipment" invented in 2017 and "Method for making high-temperature synthetic materials." The former helps self-research, design and manufacture camera-core and minimize the dependence on imports from abroad. Meanwhile, the latter helps produce materials able to meet harsh-working conditions in the military field. Viettel has so far been granted 56 patents in Vietnam and 11 patents in the U.S. by USPTO. Each year, the number of patents granted to Viettel increases by 142%, nearly 8 times higher than the average increase of 18% of domestic applicants. The group is currently a pioneer and key unit in implementing the Prime Minister’s intellectual property strategy to 2030, with the goal of increasing the number of patent applications and patent protection titles by an average of 16 - 18% per year. Translated by Mai Huong … [Read more...] about Viettel has two more exclusively-protected patents in the U.S.
GDP leader meets with national contributors in Dong Nai province
In a cozy atmosphere, General Can expressed his pleasure to welcome the delegation on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947 - 2022). Recalling the revolutionary history, General Can highlighted that, during the national resistance wars against foreign invaders and the implementation of international service, under the leadership of the Party, the Dong Nai provincial armed forces and people made great contribution to the cause of national liberation and unification. Over the past time, the local authorities and people have always overcome difficulties to gain important achievements. Reportedly, the province has also attached much importance to policy implementation for national contributors. On behalf of the GDP, General Can thanked the local Party Committee, authorities and people for helping the Vietnam People’s Army during their task performance. During the event, General Can also briefed delegates on the whole military … [Read more...] about GDP leader meets with national contributors in Dong Nai province
N.A. deputies debate draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level
According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, the bill comprises seven chapters and 74 articles, adding many new contents to existing regulations in the field, including those on the implementation of democracy in agencies. Tra said that in the compilation of the bill, there have been different opinions on regulations on the realization of democracy in enterprises that need further discussion at the N.A. Following the Government’s opinion, the bill gives one chapter on the implementation of democracy in companies, she added. Delivering a verification report on the bill, Chairman of the N.A. Law Committee Hoang Thanh Tung underlined that the committee agrees with the necessity of the law. Tung said the committee proposed that the Government continue to specify the implementation of democracy inside agencies of the Party, N.A., people’s committee at all levels, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations, the People’s Courts, People’s Procuracy, … [Read more...] about N.A. deputies debate draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level