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Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Thongloun Sisoulith on January 21. During the talk, Xi said that China is ready to work with Laos to further intensify high-level contact, cement strategic communication and deepen experience exchanges on party and state governance, China’s Xinhua News Agency reported The Chinese leader congratulated Thongloun on his election as General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee. He said that the China-Laos relationship is now at its historical best. Xi also called for concerted efforts to deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as culture, youth and tourism, and continuously enrich the cultural content of the China-Laos community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Laos to strengthen coordination and cooperation in … [Read more...] about Chinese, Lao leaders seek to boost bilateral relations through phone talks

Hanoi (VNA) - While 2020 is believed to have changed the real estate industry, trends in the sector this year are forecast to sustain or be aligned with demand in the market. Trang Bui, a senior director at JLL Vietnam, said one of the five main trends in 2021 is “city in the city” and “integrated real estate”, which are popular in large-scale projects. Vietnam’s property market is becoming more mature, with buyers increasingly interested in a healthy and sustainable living environment rather than simply a place to live. To attract buyers, developers are, therefore, building residential areas with a range of facilities to help future residents steer clear of problems caused by rapid urbanisation and outdated public infrastructure. A plus in any large-scale project is the ability to provide different types of housing for many potential groups of buyers, Trang said. The second trend is the result of a shift to working from home, fuelled by the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Five trends identified for real estate market in 2021

General Lich stressed that the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense acknowledged the merits and sacrifice of the 22 fallen troops who had always stayed ready to perform missions in extremely difficult, arduous and dangerous conditions in mountainous and remote areas.  … [Read more...] about Defense Minister sends condolences to families of fallen troops

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

VinFast, a unit of Vietnam’s biggest private conglomerate Vingroup, entered the auto industry three years ago. It has an auto plant in the northern province of Hai Phong and research and development centers in Australia, Germany and the U.S. … [Read more...] about VinFast introduces self-driving car models