Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a meeting with leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in Hanoi on January 19, on the threshold of the Lunar New Year ( Tet ) – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people. He took the occasion to extend his best New Year wishes to Party, State and VFF leaders and former leaders , and people and soldiers living inside and outside the country. An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) He thanked all of them for their great contributions to the national construction and defence over the past years, especially in 2022. The Party chief noted that the immediate tasks are to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year; overcome difficulties and remove obstacles to speed up production and business; pay attention to the lives of people, officers and soldiers on duty in border areas, sea and islands; and … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary meets Party, State leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
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Party leader offers incense in commemoration of late President Ho Chi Minh
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong offers incense in tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense in tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on January 20 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival - the biggest and longest festival of Vietnamese people. House 67, where President Ho Chi Minh breathed his last, still keeps many remembrances associated with his life and career. The Party chief expressed his deep gratitude to the beloved President for devoting his whole life to the national independence and freedom as well as the people’s happiness. Meeting with the relic site’s staff, the Party leader praised their efforts to well perform their assigned tasks, while asking them to continue introducing the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh to both domestic and foreign visitors. He expressed his … [Read more...] about Party leader offers incense in commemoration of late President Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi Party chief sends Tet greetings to locals
2023 - the pivotal year of the 5-year plan 2020-2025, has an essential meaning for Hanoi in its effort to realize socio-economic development objectives. The Hanoi Times is honored to publish Tet greetings by Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung to locals on the occasion of the 2023 Lunar New Year. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung. Dear compatriots, comrades, and soldiers of the Capital! With the excitement and pride for the city’s achievements in 2022 in the joyful atmosphere to welcome the 2023 Lunar New Year and the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2023), on behalf of the Hanoi Party Committee, the municipal People's Council, the municipal People's Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee - Hanoi, I cordially send my best wishes to my compatriots and fellow citizens, officials, soldiers and children of the Capital from all over the … [Read more...] about Hanoi Party chief sends Tet greetings to locals
Party General Secretary meets leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong took the occasion to extend his best New Year wishes to Party, State and front leaders and former leaders, and people and soldiers living inside and outside the country. He thanked all of them for their great contributions to the national construction and defence over the past years, especially in 2022. The Party chief noted that the immediate tasks are to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year . In order to carry out the directions and tasks in the coming time, he asked the entire Party, people and army to strengthen solidarity and determination; promote patriotism, bravery and wisdom of the Vietnam ese people; strive to overcome all difficulties and challenges; and bring into full play opportunities and advantages./. VNA … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary meets leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
Thailand’s ruling party picks veteran kingmaker Prawit as PM candidate
Prawit, an adept political dealmaker in Thailand's conservative establishment and current deputy prime minister, will likely go against the Pheu Thai Party's Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of self-exiled former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, who has declared her readiness for the top job. "He is the center of the party ... our members, parliamentarians all see him as talented and most suitable," Palang Pracharat's deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan said after a party meeting. Prawit, 77, could also face off with incumbent prime minister and protege Prayuth Chan-ocha, 68, who has joined the United Thai Nation Party and has hinted at a bid to extend his rule, which started with a coup he led eight years ago. Both are former army chiefs who often refer to each other as brothers, hailing from the elite Queen's Guard unit. Both were involved in coups against governments controlled by the Shinawatra family. Prawit could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday but when asked … [Read more...] about Thailand’s ruling party picks veteran kingmaker Prawit as PM candidate
GS’s chief inquires after and pays tribute to former Party, State and military leaders
On the occasion, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong expressed gratitude to the former leaders for their great contribution, and inquired after their relatives, hoping they would further promote the traditions and contribute to the development of the nation and military. As the lunar New Year is coming, the deputy defense minister presented gifts to the former leaders' families and wished them good health and happiness. Visiting former leaders of the Defense Ministry, who still live, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong informed them about the task performance of units in the whole military in 2022. Accordingly, they have promoted solidarity to accomplish all assigned tasks, especially successfully organized the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022. He also extended Tet greetings to them, and expressed his hope that they would make further contribution to the task of building the VPA. * On the same day, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong visited the … [Read more...] about GS’s chief inquires after and pays tribute to former Party, State and military leaders
GDP’s Deputy Chief visits units in Military Region 9
On behalf of the Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defense, and GDP’s leaders, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau wished General Le Van Dung good health and longevity. He hoped that the retired general will further promote revolutionary morality and vanguard and exemplary spirit and make contribution to the revolutionary cause of the Party and building of revolutionary, regular, elite, and gradually modernized military. Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau briefed General Le Van Dung on the military’s outstanding outcomes, implementation of the Party and political work, and gratitude activities over the past time. Particularly, the whole military has closely followed situational development and thoroughly grasped missions, especially key tasks determined by the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission. Units in the whole military have actively renewed and improved the quality of political and ideological education. Party and political work in other missions … [Read more...] about GDP’s Deputy Chief visits units in Military Region 9
Defense minister pays tribute to former Party, State, and military leaders
They were former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu; former State President Le Duc Anh; former Defense Ministers Generals Vo Nguyen Giap, Van Tien Dung, Doan Khue, and Phung Quang Thanh; former Chiefs of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Generals Nguyen Chi Thanh, Chu Huy Man; former Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defense Minister General Le Trong Tan; and former Deputy Defense Minister General Hoang Van Thai. Talking with relatives of the former Party, State and military leaders, General Phan Van Giang appreciated the great contribution of the forefathers. He also inquired after the relatives and expressed his hope that they would make further contribution to the cause of national development and military building task. On the occasion of the upcoming lunar New Year 2023, General Phan Van Giang presented Tet gifts and wished them a happy traditional holiday. During his visit to former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly … [Read more...] about Defense minister pays tribute to former Party, State, and military leaders
Party chief extends Tet greetings to Hanoi’s officials and people
Hailing the great achievements Hanoi recorded in 2022, the Party leader pointed to tasks for the capital city this year given the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global economic recession. The city should carry forward its traditions, determination and innovations, utilize opportunities and advantages, and overcome all challenges to achieve the targets, the leader stressed. He urged local officials to improve their political will, morality and work capacity to build a wealthy, civilised and modern city, and expressed his wish that Hanoi will reap greater achievements in 2023. On this occasion, he visited and presented gifts to representatives of the elderly, police officers, firefighters, rescue forces, workers and children. In reply, Politburo member, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung affirmed that Hanoi’s Party organization, administration and people are resolved to successfully implement the breakthroughs and tasks set in the Party … [Read more...] about Party chief extends Tet greetings to Hanoi’s officials and people
Deputy chief of General Staff inspects combat readiness observance at Battalion 77
The unit’s report revealed that in 2022 Battalion 77, under Missile Regment 257 of Air Defense Division 361 strictly maintained combat readiness, strictly managed the skies, and successfully completed all assigned missions. The battalion’s Party Organization well completed missions, and the unit was presented with the “Determined to Win” title. This year, the unit will strictly abide by higher levels’ directives and plans and seriously implement the combat readiness duty in accordance with the motto of "high combat readiness, good management of airspace, strict discipline, solidarity, safety, and thrift.” The unit will ensure personnel and technical equipment for combat readiness missions, maintain smooth communication, practice combat plans, strictly observe regulations, and organize cultural and artistic activities for troops during the lunar New Year. After inspecting the unit, Lieutenant General Nguyen Doan Anh agreed that Missile Battalion 77 has seriously mastered and … [Read more...] about Deputy chief of General Staff inspects combat readiness observance at Battalion 77