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Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto (centre) (Photo: VNA) Hau Giang (VNA) – Secretary of the Hau Giang Party Committee Lu Van Hung has told Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto that the Mekong Delta province hopes for cooperation from Finnish firms in socio-economic development planning, e-government building, smart city, and green and renewable energy developing. Hosting a reception for the ambassador on December 11, Hung said that the province is working to make socio-economic development strategy for the 2020-2025 period with a vision to 2030 and turn Vi Thanh city into a smart urban area. He expressed his delight at the growing ties between Vietnam and Finland in many areas, including economy, culture, education, creativity and clean water. Briefing the diplomat on the province’s geographical location, natural conditions, potential, strengths and efforts in attracting investment, Hung underscored that leaders of the province are willing to … [Read more...] about Hau Giang hopes for Finland’s cooperation in various areas

Officers from the Emergency Response Team, Tanglin Division and Ground Response Force from Toa Payoh Neighbourhood Police Centre during a counter-terrorism exercise, on Aug 6, 2016 (Source: http://www.straitstimes.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Singapore on February 27 proposed a new bill to deal with terror attacks by preventing people in the area from taking photos or videos of the incident and communicating about police operations. According to the city-state’s Strait Times newspaper, the proposal, which is part of a Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Bill 2018 introduced in parliament, would apply to journalists and carry punishments such as fines or prison. Police would be allowed to issue a "communications stop order", following the approval from the home affairs minister, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement. The ministry said information leaks to terrorists could endanger the lives of security officers and people caught up in the attack. The terrorist … [Read more...] about Singapore proposes new bill to bar communications from terror attack sites

The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ends with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ended with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony, and the official flag handover to Vietnam – the host of the 2021 event. The athletes parade kick-started the festivities, as competitors from the various nations took centre-stage. A drone show then turned the inky black sky into a stunning screen showcasing the different sports contested at the Games. The captivating showcase then culminated in the display of the Games theme: We Win As One. The organising board presented individual awards to SEA Games’ best male and female athletes, Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen and Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Anh Vien. Both swimmers won six gold and two silver medals. Philippine surfer Roger Casugay received the … [Read more...] about SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to Vietnam

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan delivers a speech at the Federation Council of Russia on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended a plenary session of the Federation Council of Russia and delivered a speech there on December 11, affirming the traditional friendship and cooperation with Russia is a priceless asset that Vietnam is determined to treasure and bring into play. Addressing the session, held during her official visit to Russia, the top legislator said almost 70 years ago, on January 30, 1950, the then Soviet Union set up diplomatic relationship with Vietnam, becoming one of the first countries to do so with the Southeast Asian nation. She recalled the strong support the Soviet Union’s people gave to Vietnam during the struggle to defend and reunify the nation, and affirmed that Vietnam always keeps in mind and respects the wholehearted assistance from the Soviet Union’s people, … [Read more...] about Friendship, cooperation with Russia a priceless asset: NA leader

Vietnam has achieved many successes in socio-economic development, contributing to maintaining regional and international peace and stability, and creating an important basis and prerequisite to ensure and enforce human rights. In the current trend of globalization, human rights are a matter of great concern of many countries. The Government of Vietnam always recognizes that respect, protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms are the basic principles of all socio-economic development strategies of the country, and at the same time the accomplishment of its commitments to international and institutional frameworks to which Vietnam is a member. The fact shows that, by proactively and actively integrating with the world, Vietnam has achieved many successes in socio-economic development, contributing to maintaining regional and international peace and stability, and creating an important basis and premise for ensuring and enforcing human rights. The white paper on … [Read more...] about Vietnam actively integrates with the world in ensuring human rights