Ethnic minority

According to Senior Colonel Ngo Quoc Chung, this is a meaningful activity to arouse the will and inner strength of Air Defense – Air Force troops as well as members of the Vietnam Women Union to support people in remote and mountainous areas to promote solidarity between local people and on-duty soldiers in the areas, and embellish the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers. … [Read more...] about Air Defense – Air Force Service visits women families in ethnic minority areas

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 called upon border guards to increase efforts to effectively prevent illegal exit and entry, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting with border guards ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the PM said the border force must raise its readiness for combatting illegal crossings and responding to natural disasters. Communications work also needs to be stepped up so that fishermen will not violate fishing regulations, he said, stressing the significance of external affairs in border areas. The PM lauded the efforts of border guards and local people in national defence, saying the border force has effectively fought crime and safeguarded political security and social order and safety. They have served as the core force in the fight against natural disasters and disease and conducted rescue operations, most notably during the COVID-19 battle, according to the leader. The force has also maintained close … [Read more...] about Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM

The congress will also review Party-building work and the leadership of the 12th Party Central Committee, determine the directions and tasks of Party-building in the new term, evaluate the implementation of the Party’s Charter of the 12th tenure Party and elect the Party Central Committee for the 13th tenure. … [Read more...] about Record number of delegates to attend 13th National Party Congress in Hà Nội

Hanoi (VNA) – The Party and the State have pursued a consistent policy of ensuring social welfare for people, as reflected through a raft of Party documents, National Assembly resolutions, strategies, plans, projects and programmes of the Government. Social welfare activities have been rolled out in different sectors, from health care to education, insurance, employment and poverty reduction. In 2020 when millions of labourers were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters battered many provinces and cities, the Party and the State adopted multiple countermeasures. The Party and the State consistently protected human rights and people’s health and lives with strong and humanitarian policies and decisions. Meanwhile, the Government proposed the legislature issue solutions and fiscal policies to remove difficulties in production, business and social welfare. Notably, a package worth 62 trillion VND (2.66 billion USD) has been implemented to support … [Read more...] about People always put at centre of Party and State’s policies, decisions

Dung praised the efforts and achievements of the authorities and local people in Bat Xat District and Trinh Tuong Commune in the past economic development works. The roads and the headquarters of the state agencies and village common houses have all been upgraded. "The Covid-19 support package has been distributed accurately and quickly to the poor and policy beneficiaries," Dung said. "Other residents are also given financial support for their electricity bills amid Covid-19. Even though life is hard right now, I still see everyone smiling and being optimistic." According to Dung, 2020 was a difficult year but Vietnam was still able to develop its economy while fighting Covid-19 thanks to unity from the community, directives from the country's leaders. Lao Cai Province is a prime model, he said. Nguyen Van Vinh, former party secretary of Lao Cai, gave high regards and expressed gratitude for the attention to the ethnic minority groups in the province. Minister Dao Ngoc Dung … [Read more...] about Minister gives Tet gifts to veterans and policy beneficiaries