Nguyen Van Hieu has been elected as secretary of the Party Committee of Thu Duc City for the 2020-2025 tenure - PHOTO: TNO HCMC – The HCMC Party Committee has appointed Nguyen Van Hieu, 45, secretary of the District 5 Party Committee, as secretary of the Party Committee of Thu Duc City for the 2020-2025 tenure. … [Read more...] about Party secretary of Thu Duc City named
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Bird’s nest exports set to soar in coming years
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam's birds nest exports are expected to swell in the coming years. According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, procedures needed to export bird’s nests to China are almost completed. Vietnam expects to ship the first batch of this product to China in the first quarter of 2021, the world’s largest bird’s nest consumption market. Do Tu Quan, head of the Vietnam Swiftlet Farming Association, said the total output of unprocessed bird’s nests is expected to reach 160 tonnes in 2025. Most of the output will be exported to China to the tune of 100 tonnes, earning 150 million USD. The remaining 60 tonnes will be processed to 42 tonnes of clean bird’s nests. Of which, it expects to ship 16.8 tonnes of clean bird’s nests to Singapore and 8.4 tonnes to the US with export values of 58.8 million USD and 29.4 million USD, respectively. The rest of the clean bird’s nests will be consumed in … [Read more...] about Bird’s nest exports set to soar in coming years
Ceremony marks 100th birthday anniversary of poet To Huu
Delegates attending the event Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Le Truong Luu said that the 100th anniversary of To Huu's birthday is also a time when the Party, people, military and the country are actively preparing for the 16th Provincial Party Congress, towards the 13th National Party Congress. Promoting this glorious revolutionary tradition, the Party Committee, authorities and people of Thua Thien - Hue province will unite in overcoming all difficulties, raise their high sense of self-reliance to build Thua Thien - Hue into an increasingly rich and beautiful province, and develop Hue city as a Centrally-run city in line with the spirit of Resolution 54-NQ/TW of the Politburo. … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks 100th birthday anniversary of poet To Huu
Tet Festival 2021 opens in HCMC
The event attracts 200 display booths featuring activities of Tet rituals, Tet market, and traditional foods in Tet Holiday, folk games and art performance. It is chance for the young generation to learn about Tet tradition, Vietnamese custom and habits on lunar New Year; and an opportunity for businesses to connect closely with customers, promote their products and boost purchasing power for Tet goods. … [Read more...] about Tet Festival 2021 opens in HCMC
Military officers promoted to rank of Senior Lieutenant General
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Ministers of National Defence Nguyen Tan Cuong and Vo Minh Luong have been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant General to Senior Lieutenant General. Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council, and commander of the armed forces, handed over the promotion decisions to the two deputy ministers at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 22. Congratulating Cuong and Luong, Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich described their promotions as a great honour of the officers, their families, and the Vietnam People’s Army. He expressed his hope that the two deputy ministers will continue to promote the Vietnam People’s Army’s glorious tradition, uphold the revolutionary virtue and loyalty to the Party, Fatherland and people, and make considerable efforts to serve the nation and people. On behalf of the two … [Read more...] about Military officers promoted to rank of Senior Lieutenant General