PANO – The Ministry of National Defence on May 23rd tested ugraded weapons on armored vehicles, reviewed and approved them, at the K3 firing ground of Military Zone 9, with the presence of Senior Lieutenant General Truong Quang Khanh, Deputy Minister of National Defence. Senior Lieutenant General Truong Quang Khanh inspects an upgraded weapon on the armored vehicle With careful preparations, participating units fulfilled all set targets with full safety. General Khanh applauded the units and said that the above results would pave the way for producing weapons and military equipment in the coming time for training and combat readiness, contributing to promoting combined strength of the army. Earlier, the general had inspected the Can Tho city Military Command. At the working session, he asked the unit to strengthen troops’ political stance, effectively manage and use weapons and equipment. Translated by Pham Huy … [Read more...] about Live-fire test for weapons on armored vehicles
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Vietnam pilots passion fruit exports to China
Product quarantine Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MARD) Plant Protection Department said China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) had approved imports of Vietnamese passion fruit through seven border crossings in China’s Guangxi Province, including Huu Nghi Quan, Po Chai, Pingxiang Railway Station, Pingxiang, Dongxing, Long Bang, and Shuikou. A series of activities have been planned to promote the speedy export of passion fruit to China The two sides will assess the results of the pilot project and decide whether to sign an official protocol on plant quarantine for Vietnamese passion fruit imported into China, contributing to the development of trade between the two countries. About 6,000 hectares of passion fruit are being grown in Vietnam’s 46 cities and provinces, providing an annual output of more than 111,000 tonnes, with an average yield of 22.67 tonnes per hectare. The cultivation area … [Read more...] about Vietnam pilots passion fruit exports to China
What’s on August 15-21/2022
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Makers Market Aug 19 – 21, 3 pm – 8 pm Centre for Art & Culture 22 Hang Buom 22 Hang Buom Street From the organizer: Supported in the framework of Hanoi Rethink project, Makers Market – Arts and Crafts Fair will be a space where young craft makers, designers, and printmakers from all over the country gather, introduce and promote their products in an immensely cultural and artistic space. This is certainly not only a great opportunity for the young community in Hanoi to access a wude range of creative products from across the country, but also a time for creative youth to get together to network for potential new creations and collaborations in the future. HCM City, Nha Trang City -Indian cultural festival A cultural event called “Namaste Vietnam Festival 2022”, ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBITION Hanoi-Artshow “Downtown in Reverie” … [Read more...] about What’s on August 15-21/2022