Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) welcomes Lao Minister of Justice Xaysy Santivong At the reception, PM Phuc congratulated the Lao Party, State and people for the great achievements they recorded over the past time and expressed his confidence that under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Laos will successfully carry out the resolution of the 10th Party Congress. The cabinet leader highly appreciated the cooperation outcomes between the two justice ministries, highlighting judicial collaboration as one of the most important contents in bilateral relations. Minister Xaysy Santivong told his host that his visit is designed to continue stepping up the cooperation between the two ministries and both sides earlier had successful talks on judicial activities in 2018. He described Vietnam’s official development assistance (ODA) projects as a contribution to the Lao Ministry of Justice’s personnel training, suggesting the two … [Read more...] about PM Phuc sanguine of growing Vietnam-Laos ties
Phuong Khanh welcomes Miss Earth 2017 and Miss Air 2016 beauties at airport
The two beauties will attend a party in celebration of Phuong Khanh, who was crowned Miss Earth 2018. Khanh and her two brothers arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to welcome their guests. Karen Ibasco was born in 1990 in the Philippines. She is 1.7 meter tall and measures 84-61-91. The beauty had previously come to Hanoi for an event in January. In her role as judge seeking outstanding contestants for the Miss Earth pageant, Miss Air Michelle Gomez from Colombia had previously arrived in Vietnam to select Phuong Khanh to compete in the competition. Phuong Khanh looked fresh in a gray dress at the airport. After holding the Miss Earth crown, Khanh is now actively engaged in charitable causes. Khanh and the two beauties will enjoy delicious food and visit beautiful landscapes across the city during their stay. Khanh’s elder brother (wearing a black T-shirt) is a professional makeup expert. He helped his sister to improve her catwalk and makeup skills. Her younger … [Read more...] about Phuong Khanh welcomes Miss Earth 2017 and Miss Air 2016 beauties at airport
Russian Navy to receive Beriev Be-200 amphibious aircraft by end of 2019: official
In an interview with the Russian military official newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda, Igor Kozhin said that during the second stage of the Russian Navy's aircraft modernization (2021-2030), the Naval Aviation should receive aerial picket aircraft, naval drones and a perspective aviation complex of sea-based aviation. Amphibious helicopters for search and rescue operations will be created for the Russian Navy in 2031-2050, when the third stage of the Russian Navy's aircraft modernization will be underway, added Kozhin. Russia has been modernizing its military equipment in recent years. … [Read more...] about Russian Navy to receive Beriev Be-200 amphibious aircraft by end of 2019: official
Tennis tourney connects Vietnamese community in Russia
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Nearly 50 Vietnamese people living in different cities of Russia participated in a winter tennis tournament held by the Vietnam Tennis Association in Russian Federation (VITAR) in Moscow from December 6-9. Competing for six sets of cups, participating athletes entertained audiences with fierce and competitive matches. The annual event aims to enhance solidarity among the Vietnamese community in Russia. On this occasion, VITAR organised a congress, during which a new 15-strong executive board for the 2018-2021 tenure was chosen, with Phan Tuan Khanh re-elected as its president. Khanh said that VITAR has served as a bridge connecting Vietnamese people in Europe, as the association’s open tournaments have attracted the participation of athletes from not only Russia, but also other European nations.–VNA … [Read more...] about Tennis tourney connects Vietnamese community in Russia
ADB project to improve healthcare in disadvantaged areas
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has just approved USD100.6 million in financing to support the Government of Vietnam’s reform effort to improve health service delivery and the quality of health care providers, especially in poor, border areas. The financing package includes an USD88.6 million policy-based loan, which will provide budget support to the Ministry of Health as it implements complex reforms nationwide in key areas such as public investment governance, health service delivery, and health workforce quality in the local health care (LHC) system. A USD12 million grant, meanwhile, will complement those reforms by piloting health service delivery models in 12 districts in six provinces with high poverty rate, large minority populations, and susceptibility to health security threat. “The program is part of ADB’s coordinated effort to help the Government of Vietnam achieve universal health coverage, including access to essential health care services,” … [Read more...] about ADB project to improve healthcare in disadvantaged areas