Major General Nguyen Hong Phong, the corps’ Commanding Officer, briefed delegates on the unit’s task performance since the beginning of the year. Despite the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the corps has always embraced all higher-level resolutions and directives, strictly implemented its political key missions, and effectively performed all assigned tasks. The Artillery Corps Command has also actively recommended to the Central Military Commission (CMC) and MND on building artillery troops throughout the whole military. It has strictly maintained combat readiness and effectively implemented training work in 2021. In addition, the corps’ Party Organization has attached importance to building a strong Party organization and a comprehensively strong unit. In acknowledgement of the unit’s efforts and contribution over the past time, General Giang asked the Artillery Corps to continue adopting higher-level resolutions and directions, making proposals to the CMC and …

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At COVID-19 checkpoints in the Border Posts of Yok Don, Bo Heng, and Serepok, the delegation was briefed on the units’ task performance over the past time. Reportedly, the units have strictly managed border areas, preventing illegal border crossings, and maintaining the observance of the pandemic prevention and control regulations. Since the end of July 2021, the units have registered for 1,031 people and 626 vehicles in and out of the border areas. On behalf of the delegation, Senior Colonel Tran Ngoc Huu hailed the considerable efforts and responsibility of the troops in performing their dual tasks, asking them to strictly embrace directions of higher levels on border management and protection and COVID-19 prevention and control. They should also grasp situations in the areas and care for troops’ life. On this occasion, the delegation presented gifts to encourage troops to overcome difficulties during performing COVID-19 prevention and control tasks in the border areas. …

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PANO - The Artillery Corps has held a conference to review its emulation movement in 2006 and launch a movement to fulfill tasks in 2007. With an aim to fulfilling assigned tasks, the Artillery Corp’s emulation movement in 2006 closely followed the political mission in each unit and the whole corps, focusing on building a strong unit in all aspects and implementing two basic tasks: enhancing the quality of training and education, and combat readiness. In 2006, the State presented the Golden Star Order to the Artillery Corps, and the Order for Fatherland Defence to its four units. The emulation movement of the Artillery Corps in 2007 will focus on key political tasks, making firm progress in quality and enhancing combat readiness. Translated by Vu Hung …

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At the talks, Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, said the MoU helps identify the centers of the sides’ cooperation in the time to come. HCM City will offer more scholarships and vocational training for personnel and people from Vientiane studying in the city, he said, adding that assistance for the Lao city in e-government building and trade-investment promotion will also continue. Nen stated HCM City will do its best to foster its friendship with Vientiane in contribution to protecting the Vietnam – Laos special relations as well as developing the city’s ties with Lao localities. For his part, Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the Vientiane People's Council, said the talks contribute to strengthening the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states and people in general and between the two cities in particular. He appreciated HCM City’s support for Vientiane to combat the …

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The event was co-hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)’s ASEAN Center and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an opening remark delivered virtually, Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Morgulov said expanding cooperation with ASEAN remains one of Russia’s priorities in Asia-Pacific, contributing to the regional stability and sustainable development. Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, for his part, said in the ever-changing geopolitical context, more than ever Russia and ASEAN need to cooperate closely for the common interest. They must together maintain peace, security and stability; foster socio-economic development; and strengthen open and inclusive regional architecture and win-win partnership with ASEAN at the center, he said. The diplomat stressed that as an active and responsible ASEAN member and Russia’s comprehensive strategic partner, Vietnam always supports the European country to reinforce ties with …

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Mounting challenges Reports by Hanoi's departments, sectors and associations on about 1,500 businesses in the city showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected production and business activities, especially disrupting supply chains and spilling over from processing and manufacturing of industrial products to services like banking, insurance, and logistics. Enterprises have encountered other difficulties in terms of supply sources, high production costs and other costs related to Covid-19 prevention and control. Hanoi’s enterprises face many difficulties and challenges Data from the Hanoi Statistical Office show that in the first eight months of 2021, more than 2,000 enterprises were dissolved, 9,300 enterprises registered to suspend operations, and 7,400 enterprises resumed operations. Meanwhile, according to the Hanoi Taxation Office, as of August 26, nearly 3,150 business households had submitted requests for support due to impacts of the pandemic in …

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The host applauded the achievements Vietnam has obtained during its reform, economic development, regional and international integration, and improvement of people’s welfare. She wished her guest a successful term to actively help strengthen and develop the friendship between the governments and peoples of the two countries. Thach, who is also the ambassador of Vietnam to Ukraine, expressed his honor to assume his duty in Moldova, a small but beautiful country with rich history and culture. The diplomat said both countries hold huge potential, and that he will exert utmost efforts to promote bilateral multifaceted ties, especially in economy and trade. Source: VNA …

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While presenting a letter of credentials to President of Moldova Igor Dodon in Chisinau capital city on May 18, Tuan congratulated Moldova on its achievements since economic reform in 2015 and receiving observer status at the Eurasian Economic Union. The ambassador expressed his wish that the President and ministries and agencies of Moldova will assist Vietnamese nationals and students in the European country to serve as a bridge between the two nations. The guest hoped that the President and Government of Moldova will create favorable conditions for him to fulfill assigned tasks. Dodon, for his part, said Moldova always treasures ties with Vietnam – a promising partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Highlighting the important role of bilateral economic, health care and education, he said Moldova has welcomed many Vietnamese students to Chisinau and hoped that both countries will further strengthen education collaboration in the near future. The host committed all possible …

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Localities need to reopen soon to receive travelers from other provinces but they need to develop consistent regulations. Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu said that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused serious consequences to Vietnam’s tourism, bringing it back to the level of 30 years ago. Tourism is the most vulnerable service sector and has had to wait for the recovery of other sectors. In Lao Cai province, according to the provincial Director of the Department for Culture, Sports and Tourism, the locality never announced the closure of tourism activities, but it still has not received travelers from other provinces and other countries. The 1,300 accommodations, 34 travel firms and 30,000 workers in the industry have been seriously affected. In 2019, the province received 5.5 million foreign travelers and had revenue of VND20 trillion. It expects to receive only 1.2 million travelers this year with turnover of …

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Doctors and nurses of HCM City’s Chợ Rẫy Hospital head to General Hospital of the Mekong Delta's Cà Mau Province on Friday and Saturday to assist COVID-19 treatment. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A further 3,221 COVID-19 cases were reported in Việt Nam on Saturday, including 3,211 domestic infections and 10 imported ones. The new cases were recorded in 48 provinces and cities. Among those, there were 1,172 infections detected in the community. The number of domestic cases decreased by 578 compared to the previous day. HCM City reported the highest number with 790, followed by Đồng Nai (397 cases) and Bình Dương (385 cases). Twenty-three cases were found in Hà Nội. Others were reported in Sóc Trăng (142), An Giang (130), Tiền Giang (121), Bình Thuận (116), Tây Ninh (101), Đồng Tháp (97), Kiên Giang (93), Cà Mau (93), Đắk Lắk (84), Quảng Nam (71), Long An (70), Cần Thơ (42), Khánh Hòa (42), Trà Vinh (41), Thanh Hóa (39), Hậu Giang (38), Gia Lai (34), Hà Giang (34), Bạc Liêu (31), …

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