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Delivering a speech at the event, General Phan Van Giang congratulated General Ngo Xuan Lich on receiving the noble award from the Party, underscoring that General Lich was an excellent leader with great contribution to the Party’s revolutionary cause and the military’s growth. Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang chaired the event. Over the past 50 years as a member of the Party, in any positions, General Lich has shown his consistency and absolute loyalty to the Party, the country and people. He has upheld revolutionary ethics as a Party member and exerted his utmost efforts to accomplish all assigned missions, deserving the trust of the Party, State, and people. As Secretariat and Politburo members, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Defense Minister, General Lich made timely recommendations for the Party and State to deal with issues related to national independence, sovereignty and interests, as well as drew up military and defense guidelines, meeting … [Read more...] about General Ngo Xuan Lich receives 50-year Party membership badge

Vietnam now has nearly 55,000ha of dragon fruit farming and harvests about 1.3 million tons each year. The favorable soil and climate conditions have enabled the country to produce dragon fruit on a large scale all year round. As a result, it used to be the world’s leader in terms of the farming area, output, and export value, said Nguyen Quoc Manh, head of the fruit tree division of the Crop Production Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. However, after conquering several markets for a certain period of time, the fruit from Vietnam is facing a number of challenges, he noted, pointing out the foreign markets’ increasingly stringent standards for quality, food safety, and look of fresh dragon fruits, the emergence of many pests and diseases caused by climate change impacts, soaring fertilizer prices, the unsustainable connectivity between businesses and farmers, the limited number of companies involved in value chains to meet requirements of major and … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to secure sustainable development for dragon fruit sector

The event aimed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023), tighten the two countries’ friendship, and promote Japan’s images among Vietnamese as well as introduce Tra Vinh to international friends and investors. At the event, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le Van Han thanked the Japanese Government for its support to the province in job creation, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Japan is one of the most important strategic partners, and the largest official development assistance (ODA) supplier  of Vietnam and a traditional partner of Tra Vinh province, he said, adding projects funded with Japan’s ODA have brought great economic benefits to people in the province. In particular, a branch of Japan's Yazaki EDS Vietnam Company Limited is operating in the locality with a total investment capital of nearly 49 million USD, creating jobs for over 5,000 local workers. Currently, colleges and universities in … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh organizes 3rd Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange program

The company was awarded for its Brick Cave design in a suburban commune of Hanoi in the Private House and Architecture + Brick categories. The Architizer A+Awards focus on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architectural works. Its mission is to nurture the appreciation of architecture in the world and champion its potential for a positive impact on everyday life. The A+Awards live at Architizer.com is a large online community of architects. Entries are judged by a panel of more than 400 distinguished luminaries and thought leaders from fields as diverse as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development and tech. Finalists and winners are recognized as the year’s most influential visionaries. This year, more than 5,000 entries from over 100 nations competed for the awards. The Brick Cave was built in 2007 covering nearly 300sq.m and designed with a philosophy that it will help shape a place similar to the natural environment in an artificial manner. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam firm wins architecture ‘Oscars’

The ministry discussed three potential GDP outcomes for 2023. The lowest prospect mentioned would see GDP growth at 5% for the entire year. In this case, GDP in the last quarter would have to reach 7%, according to ministry analysts. The middle of the road scenario would see GDP round out the year at 5.5%, in which case final quarter GDP growth would need to reach 8.8%. The most optimistic scenario would be GDP growth ending the year at 6%, but in order for that to happen, GDP growth in the fourth quarter must reach 10.6%. This would be a challenge, according to the ministry, as GDP growth in the third quarter reached only 5.33%. Ministry analysts have said that economic growth in the final quarter would depend on how quickly industrial production recovers, especially in manufacturing and processing. Another factor is demand from Vietnam’s major export markets, as well as tourism and spending within the country at the end of the year and for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. … [Read more...] about GDP growth 6% max this year, ministry predicts

In the five-game series, defending champions Saigon won the first two games and Nha Trang won game 3. With a 2-1 lead, Saigon had a chance to secure the title in game 4 on Thursday. After a slow start, the score was 36-41 in favor of Nha Trang after the first two quarters. But Saigon made a comeback in the third quarter and led 57-50. In the fourth quarter, Nha Trang equalized 67-67 and sent the match into extra time. Saigon then took advantage of their opponent's mistakes to end the game with an 81-76 victory. Kentrell Barkley, the star of Saigon Heat, was named the MVP of game 4 with 33 points and 16 rebounds. The American player was also named the MVP of the finals, with an average of 28.8 points, 14 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 4 rebounds per game. This is the fourth year a player from the Heat was named MVP of the finals. The previous three titles belonged to Tavarion Nix (2019), Joshua Keyes (2020) and Madarious Gibbs (2022). This year's VBA season had seven participating … [Read more...] about Saigon win fourth consecutive basketball title in overtime

Long, along with his former secretary Nguyen Huynh, former director of the Hai Duong Center for Disease Control Pham Duy Tuyen, former head of the Department of Health Equipment and Works Nguyen Minh Tuan, former head of the Department of Financial Planning Nguyen Nam Lien, former head of the Department of Science and Technology Trinh Thanh Hung, were charged with receiving bribes by the Supreme People's Procuracy. Pham Xuan Thang, former Hai Duong Party Secretary, was charged with power abuse. Phan Quoc Viet, general director of the Viet A Company, as well as his subordinate Vu Dinh Hiep, were charged with giving bribes and bidding violations that lead to serious consequences. Phan Ton Noel Thao and Ho Thi Thanh Thao, finance advisor and treasurer of Viet A, were charged with giving bribes. Chu Ngoc Anh, former Minister of Science and Technology, and Pham Cong Tac, deputy minister, were charged with violations regarding the management and use of state-owned property that lead … [Read more...] about Former health minister charged for receiving $2.25M bribes in Covid test kit scandal

An art performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Laos (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Various activities were held for Vietnamese children around the world on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Vietnamese traditional festival that is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 29 this year. In Laos, the Nguyen Du Vietnam-Laos bilingual school held a programme on September 29 to celebrate the festival, gathering a large number of students and parents. Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants also joined many games and explored the meaning of the festival. A lion dance performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in South Africa (Photo: VNA) Also on September 29, the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa held festive activities for Vietnamese children in the country and their local friends. Ambassador Hoang Sy Cuong introduced the meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnamese culture , … [Read more...] about Vietnamese children around the world enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival

Illustrative photo (Photo: cand.com.vn) Tra Vinh (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh held the third Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange programme at Tra Vinh University on September 29. The event aimed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam- Japan diplomatic relations ( 1973-2023), tighten the two countries’ friendship, and promote Japan’s images among Vietnamese as well as introduce Tra Vinh to international friends and investors. At the event, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le Van Han thanked the Japanese Government for its support to the province in job creation, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Japan is one of the most important strategic partners, and the largest official development assistance (ODA) supplier  of Vietnam and a traditional partner of Tra Vinh province, he said, adding projects funded with Japan’s ODA have brought great economic benefits to people in the province. In particular, a branch of Japan's … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh organises 3rd Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange programme

Fifty years ago, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and Prime Minister Fidel Castro visited Vietnam, and travelled to Quang Tri province – a newly liberated land in the south of Vietnam. As the first and only foreign head of state to visit the liberated zone before the war ended, Fidel Castro’s historic visit became a symbol of faithful and fraternal solidarity between peoples of the two countries with noble ideals for peace, national independence, democracy and progress in the world. Addressing the ceremony, senior officials of Vietnam and Cuba highlighted, and reaffirmed the significance of the special traditional relationship between the two countries. Future generations of the two nations will keep in mind and nurture the special invaluable solidarity forever, they stressed. On the same day, the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam and Cuba and leaders of the central Quang Tri province offered flowers in remembrance of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, at the Fidel … [Read more...] about Fidel Castro’s historic Vietnam visit solemnly celebrated