Un peacekeeping operations

Hanoi (VNA) – An exchange programme was held in Hanoi on January 20 to share the outstanding outcomes of Vietnam’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last five years. The event, organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence, was attended by military officials, members of level-2 field hospital No. 1 and No. 2, families of the peacekeepers, and the peacekeeping engineer team. It was also meant to give spiritual support ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year festival to staff of level-2 field hospital No. 2 in South Sudan. Taking part in UN peacekeeping operations is a new task of the Vietnam People’s Army, demonstrating the country as a responsible member of the international community, enhancing its stature and prestige in the world, and helping to safeguard the nation soon, from afar, and by peaceful means. Over the last five years, Vietnam’s peacekeeping force has … [Read more...] about Programme highlights outcomes of Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping

He said he had seen with his own eyes the devastation and low development of South Sudan – a country a third the size of Việt Nam but with less than 100km of asphalt roads and a 13-million strong population that is nearly completely dependent on UN aid. … [Read more...] about Video chat held for VN peacekeepers in S Sudan

“To supervise 3,300 fishing boats, there should be an adequate staff are on duty around the clock and specialists in traceability and supervision of fishing vessels. However, it is still short in demand,” he said, adding that a lot of fishing ports in the province have not yet received the software to trace the operating areas of fishing boats. … [Read more...] about Localities face difficulties in controlling fishing vessel operations

Hanoi (VNA) – Just one month after the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, on October 13, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh wrote a letter to the industrial and business circles in the country, in which he stressed their great role in the cause of national construction. “While other segments of the nation are working to regain full independence for the country, the industrial and business circles should work to build a firm and prosperous economy and finance. The Government, the people and I myself will do our best to help the industrial and business circles in this construction cause,” he wrote. The reality over the past more than 70 years has proven that the President’s letter remains relevant nowadays, demonstrating his sound strategic guideline and instruction to the cause of national construction, especially in the current trend of international economic integration. President Ho Chi Minh’s thinking on the position and role of the … [Read more...] about Private economic sector – important driver of economy

– Vietnam Singapore Technologies Engineering Aerospace (VSTEA), a joint venture between Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) and Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering Aerospace, made its debut in Hanoi on September 26.joint venture will bring to the market world-class maintenance services that keep operators’ aircraft flying safely and smoothly.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Singapore aerospace engineering joint venture debuts