The event, chaired by Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, also saw the presence of Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister. At the conference, delegates agreed that this year, the General Staff’s Party Committee and Party organizations and chains-of-command at all levels embraced resolutions and directives of the Party, policies and laws of the State, and resolutions and instructions of the Central Military Commission and Defense Ministry. Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang talks with delegates. They actively and effectively made recommendations to higher levels to promptly deal with circumstances and issues arising while instructing military units to strengthen their forces, improve the quality of their combat readiness and training, conduct search and rescue missions, and respond to consequences of natural disasters and environmental incidents. In addition, … [Read more...] about General Staff’s Party Committee issues leadership resolution for 2020
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‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79
Actor Rene Auberjonois, who played the character Odo on the television series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," has died after a battle with cancer. — AFP/VNA Photo LOS ANGELES — Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the US sitcom Benson, died on Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79. "We are heartbroken to confirm that Rene passed away today," a statement on the actor's website said. In his official biography, the cause given was metastatic lung cancer. Auberjonois earned legions of fans for his role as Odo, the shape-shifting head of security on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one of the many spinoff series spawned by the legendary science fiction show. He became a fan favourite at Star Trek conventions for years, donating the proceeds from autographed items to charities, such as Doctors Without Borders. "I have had my share of successes and my share of flops. But nothing has ever been like this. … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79
VN, Cambodia, Laos enhance drug control co-operation
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos should work together across their borders to fight the illegal drug trade, said participants at the 18th trilateral/bilateral ministerial meeting on drug control co-operation among the three nations. Representatives from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos take a group photo on the sidelines of the 18th trilateral/bilateral ministerial meeting on drug control co-operation in Hà Nội on Wednesday. General To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security said: “The co-operation among Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia had been fostered for more than 20 years, making contributions to the drug control activities of the three countries. “At present, transnational drug crime organisations have taken advantage of geo-political characteristics, customs, living habits and economic exchange activities among the three countries as well as loopholes of border inspection and control to do illegal transactions and transport drugs across … [Read more...] about VN, Cambodia, Laos enhance drug control co-operation
Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts in Vietnam for girls’ education program
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Julia Roberts are in Vietnam on behalf of the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance on a trip to spotlight girls’ education. The Obama Foundation is doing its first ‘Leaders: Asia-Pacific’ program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 10 to 14, bringing together 200 leaders from 33 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants, who come from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, will join plenary sessions, skill-building workshops, and leadership training in the inaugural program. Prior to the gathering in Malaysia, Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, and Lana Condor - a Vietnamese-American actress best known for her role as Lara Jean Covey in Netflix’s film series ‘To All the Boys I've Loved Before,’ are in Vietnam on Monday for activities ahead of their Malaysia program. The three women, together with Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, have met with local … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts in Vietnam for girls’ education program
Japan, Taiwan top places for Vietnam’s labour export in 2019
Taiwan (China) and Japan are expected to remain the top destinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseas employees working there. Taiwan and Japan are expected to remain the top destinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseas employees working there. (Photo: vov.vn) Taiwan (China) and Japan are expected to remain the topdestinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseasemployees working there. Nguyen Gia Liem, deputydirector of the Department of Overseas Labour told a workshop on Vietnam’s labourexport held in Quang Ninh province on October 4 that Japan in particular wasthe market of greatest potential for Vietnamese workers. “Japan doesn’t only pay well but also is a market of cutting-edge science andtechnology with highly skilled labour,” Nghiem said. Japan and Taiwan, however, were not the only markets receiving Vietnameseworkers. Deputy Minister of Labour,Invalids … [Read more...] about Japan, Taiwan top places for Vietnam’s labour export in 2019