The delegates also affirmed that over the past years, troops of the provincial armed force have effectively promoted the tradition to build strong units. The armed force has successfully carried out security-defence missions and staff work for local party committees and authorities. Army units have been active in helping locals develop domestic economies, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, contributing to ensuring political security and social order. … [Read more...] about Kon Tum’s women receive “Heroic Vietnamese Mothers” title
Sanamxay district in laos attapeu province
HCM City leader commends religious dignitaries during pre-Tet visits
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has extended best wishes to religious dignitaries and followers in the city on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which starts this weekend (January 25). Visiting the Office 2 of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee, Nhan, on behalf of the city’s leaders, extended their best regards to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers throughout the country. Nhan praised the VBS’s activities in recent years, especially its social and charitable activities, saying that the contributions of Buddhist dignitaries and followers will continue to improve the SBV’s development. Last year, the VBS raised 2.4 trillion VND (103.4 million USD), of which the HCM City Buddhist Sangha raised more than 550 billion VND for charity, humanitarian and social activities … [Read more...] about HCM City leader commends religious dignitaries during pre-Tet visits
Industry of the dead: young producers, old believers
Ten days before Tet (Lunar New Year), Nguyen Duy Street in Saigon's District 8 is bustling with scores of motorbikes distributing hell notes, joss paper offered to both the deceased and deities, to dozens of Ho Chi Minh City markets, earning the area its "bank of the dead" monicker. … [Read more...] about Industry of the dead: young producers, old believers
Army meets with Long An’s heroic Vietnamese mothers
Addressing the ceremony, Director of the Department of Policy Major General Tran Van Minh reaffirmed the delegates’ great contributions which are recognized by the Party, State, and people. They have set bright examples for young generations to follow. … [Read more...] about Army meets with Long An’s heroic Vietnamese mothers
Bamboo Airways expands fleet with another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The cabin of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is designed to cater maximum comfort for passengers with more space, a lighting system using LED technology, the level of cabin’s humidity and pressure maintained at 1.8km altitude levels, which helps reduce passengers’ fatigue on long flights. Passengers can enjoy spacious recliners on the flights. In addition, seats in business class cabins are all 180-degree reclining. … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways expands fleet with another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
