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A court in Binh Phuoc Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday handed capital punishment to two Vietnamese and one Cambodian for trafficking nearly 32 kilograms of drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam. In particular, the court gave the death sentence to Nguyen Ngoc Hai, 29, and Dang Ngoc Quy, 24, residing in Binh Phuoc Province, along with Sbov Proeurn, 36, from Cambodia. Hai also got a life sentence for the illegal possession of drugs and a two-year jail term for the illegal storage of military weapons. In total, he will serve the death sentence. According to the indictment, on March 26 last year, a Cambodian man nicknamed 'Boss' made a phone call to hire Proeurn to transport drugs from Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City at a cost of US$200 per kilogram. Proeurn later called his friend, Hai, and discussed a transport plan. They agreed that Proeurn would transport the drugs from Cambodia to the Cambodia-Vietnam border and Hai would be responsible for bringing them from the border to Ho … [Read more...] about 2 Vietnamese, 1 Cambodian condemned to death for trafficking drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) is established on September 8 at its first congress for the 2023-2028 tenure in Hanoi. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – The establishment of the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) is expected to contribute to turning Vietnam into a safe and cyber secure country. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a decision on May 8, 2023, approving the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Association. Under the decision, the association is a socio-occupational organisation of Vietnamese citizens and organisations operating in cybersecurity, set up on a voluntary basis to protect the legitimate rights and interests of members and ensure cybersecurity in line with the Party and State’s orientations and strategies in the field, contributing to national defence and socio-economic development. The event saw the participation of nearly 200 delegates who are members of the NCA, including officials from agencies, business … [Read more...] about NCA aims to promote Vietnam as safe, cyber secure country

Vietnam-China relations have made substantial progress over the past decade, with numerous positive outcomes that benefit both countries and contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and development. Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing and Guangdong, especially in fields of trade–investment, healthcare, science and technology, and urban development. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning (r). Photos: The Hanoi Times Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung stressed the view during a meeting with the Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning on September 28. At the meeting, Dung expressed his delight at visiting China and Beijing again , where he witnessed significant progress and accomplishments made by the Chinese people. He extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi supports comprehensive relations with Beijing, Guangdong

At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor

Secretary of the VCG Party Committee Lieutenant General Bui Quoc Oai, who is also Political Commissar of the VCG, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) Party Committee has seriously and comprehensively implemented the Politburo’s resolutions regarding national border safeguarding and national defence in cyberspace, heard a meeting in Hanoi on September 29. The meeting reviewed the five-year implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW on national border protection strategy and Resolution No. 29-NQ/TW on the strategy on national defence in cyberspace . The committee has effectively carried out a project disseminating the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard in the 2019-2023 period, consolidated the all-people defence posture in border areas, and supported fishermen in 28 coastal cities and provinces. A view of the meeting of the VCG Party Committee. (Photo: VNA) The force detected, seized and handled 4,490 cases … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard contributes to national defence in cyberspace

The formulation of capital planning is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to achieve its developmental goals by 2030, with a forward-looking perspective reaching to 2045. Hanoi commits to transforming into a globally interconnected metropolis by 2045, serving as the country's visage, said Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong at a scientific conference on the Hanoi Planning Orientation for 2021-2030 , with a vision to 2050, held today [September 29]. Overview of the conference. Photos: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times Phong said the city's goal is not merely to vie for supremacy with other provinces and cities in the country but to position itself globally, comparable to countries in Asia and the world. During the conference, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ha Minh Hai said that the formulation of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is an integral component of Hanoi's endeavors to … [Read more...] about Hanoi aspires to become a global city

After being briefed on Ministry of National Defense’s task performance in September and orientations for October, General Phan Van Giang praised the high responsibility and determination of leaders, commanders, officers and soldiers in the whole military in task accomplishment in September. Particularly, the whole military has strictly maintained combat readiness posture; closely followed situations to pro-actively make recommendations to higher levels to address circumstances in a timely and effective manner; coordinated with other forces to ensure political security, social order and safety in localities throughout the country. Meanwhile, units and agencies in the whole military have strictly controlled illegal border crossings; prevented illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; effectively implemented natural disaster prevention and control, as well as search and rescue work; mobilized thousands of troops and militiamen and hundreds of vehicles to surmount the … [Read more...] about MND holds conference to review task performance in September

The delegation consisted of a defense attaché from the Singaporean Embassy in Vietnam and ten officers representing the Navy, the Air Force, and the Army of Singapore. During the visit, the Singaporean young officers were briefed by Senior Colonel Tran Hong Que, Deputy Political Commissar of Coast Guard Region 2, on the functions and responsibilities of the Vietnam Coast Guard, as well as the development and significant achievements of Coast Guard Region 2 over the past 20 years. According to Senior Colonel Tran Hong Que, in recent years, the unit has conducted inspections, apprehensions, and legal proceedings related to illegal trading and transportation of oil and petroleum products at sea in accordance with Vietnamese law. They have also cooperated with specialized units from the Ministry of Public Security, the Vietnam Border Guard Command, and the General Department of Customs to investigate and uncover numerous cases related to drug trafficking at sea. The unit has actively … [Read more...] about Singaporean young officers visit Coast Guard Region 2 Command

A farmer harvests oil palm fruit at a plantation in Kuta Makmur, Aceh. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – PGN, a Pertamina subsidiary, and three Japanese companies are looking to produce biomethane from palm oil mill effluent (POME) to meet rising natural gas demand and reduce methane emissions, reported the Jakarta Post. The consortium of PGN, JGC Holdings Corporation, Osaka Gas and Inpex Corporation is currently working on a study for the commercialisation of such a product in Indonesia in 2025, using PGN’s natural gas distribution network. The raw material will come from oil palm plantations in South Sumatra. The project aims to recover methane gas released into the atmosphere from POME, refine it into biomethane and supply it to customers via natural gas pipelines and other existing infrastructure. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, untreated POME releases methane, which is more than 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the … [Read more...] about Indonesia to make biomethane from palm oil in 2025

The event is being organised by the Vietnam National Entrepreneur Association in collaboration with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism - the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and reputable businesses in the tourism industry. Dr. Dinh Viet Hoa, president of the Vietnam National Entrepreneur Association and head of the organising committee said, "This summit will introduce opportunities and solutions for comprehensive tourism development, along with innovative technologies and training to guide tourism business activities." “The event is a response to government policies that aim to support startups and develop small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism ecosystem,” Hoa added. Dr. Vu Tien Loc, chairman of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre and honorary president of the Vietnam National Entrepreneur Association, said, "Tourism plays an important role in the economic and social development of countries around the world. Resolution … [Read more...] about New tourism industry summit set for October