China’s growing militarisation of the East Sea makes the situation more complicated and probably causes misunderstanding in an area that has already suffered from many conflicts and complexity, Lindsey Ford, Director for Political-Security Affairs at the US’s Asia Society Policy Institute told Vietnam News Agency during a recent briefing by the University of Pennsylvania’s global research centre Perry World House.The briefing aimed to discuss latest developments in the regional diplomacy, legislation and military as well as policies of the governments of the US, China and other countries regarding to East Sea issues. It was also attended by Prof. Jacques deLisle and Mark Nevitt from the School of Law at the University of Pennsylvania.China constructs an illegal runway in Fiery Cross Reef on the East Sea. (Photo: AFP)Most of the speakers at the briefing said that China has stepped up the militarisation of the East Sea with construction of artificial islands and … [Read more...] about US experts: China should refrain from actions further militarising…
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Vietnamese Party chief receives LPRP Organisation Commission officials
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong stressed the decisive role of the organisation and personnel work in the success of the revolution in Vietnam and Laos in the new situations. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receives Chansy Phosikham, head of the LPRP's Central Organization Commission. He asked the Organization Commissions of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee to continue working closely together to boost the exchange of information and experience in Party and political system building, and personnel training. The leader hosted a reception for a delegation of the Organization Commission of the LPRP Central Committee in Hanoi on May 22. Chansy Phosikham, Politburo member and Chairman of the Lao Organization Commission, congratulated Vietnam on its recent major achievements and expressed his belief that under the CPV’s leadership, the Vietnamese people will continue to obtain … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Party chief receives LPRP Organisation Commission officials
Lawmakers look into coast guard, national defence laws
Minister of National Defence Ngo Xuan Lich presents the draft law on Vietnamese coast guard force on May 22nd (Photo: VNA) In the morning, lawmakers worked in groups to make additional evaluation of the implementation of the socio-economic development and State budget plans for 2017 and the plans in the first months of this year. They also looked into the outcomes of thrift practice and wastefulness prevention in 2017, along with the final balance of the State budget in 2016. In the afternoon, the parliament had a plenary discussion under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. Minister of National Defence Ngo Xuan Lich, on behalf of the Prime Minister, presented the draft law on Vietnamese coast guard force. A verification report on this bill was later delivered by Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Defence and Security Affairs Vo Trong Viet. After that, Vo Trong Viet delivered another report on revisions to the draft revised law on national defence, which later … [Read more...] about Lawmakers look into coast guard, national defence laws
Vietnamese National Assembly begins 5th plenary meeting
The fifth plenary of the 14th National Assembly opened on May 21 in the capital of Hanoi, with the laws on special economic zones, cyber-security and defence high on the agenda. Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the opening session of the 5th plenary meeting The deputies paid respects to President Ho Chi Minh before the meeting formally began. In her opening remarks, Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, stated that Vietnam needs to prepare in order to reduce the negative impacts of global uncertainties and guarantee the sustainable growth of the Vietnamese economy. The parliament speaker’s speech was followed by Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh’s report on Vietnam’s socio-economic performance in the early months of 2018 and President of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front Tran Thanh Man’s report on voters’ feedback. In the afternoon, the National Assembly will hear the 2016 budget settlement reports and the Ministry of Education and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese National Assembly begins 5th plenary meeting
VN produce aims to reach French buyers
The Viet Nam Agricultural Product Week 2018 will offer various kinds of farm produce such as fruits, vegetables, aquatic products, processed food and beverages at France’s Rungis market from June 26-28. The Viet Nam Agricultural Product Week 2018 will offer various kinds of farm produce such as fruits, vegetables, aquatic products, processed food and beverages at France’s Rungis market from June 26-28. France is the third-biggest economy in Europe and sixth in the world with a population of 66 million, according to Hoang Van Du, deputy director of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Rungis is one of the biggest farm produce markets in the globe, which provides agricultural products for the French capital and surrounding areas home to 18 million people, he said. Paris and France in general are home to a large number of Asian people who have great demand for made-in-Asia farm produce, he added. Each day, up to … [Read more...] about VN produce aims to reach French buyers