President Phuc, who is head of the steering committee on building a project to summarize the 10-year implementation of the resolution of the 8th plenary session of the 11th Party Central Committee on the Fatherland protection strategy in the new situation, highlighted major achievements in the cause of national protection. The fundamental and inclusive achievement was the maintenance of independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and socialist orientation, and the steadiness of the leadership of the Party and the management role of the State, he said. Agreeing with participants on the basic viewpoints in theory and practice on Fatherland safeguarding in the new situation, the President emphasized the need to always maintain the direct and absolute leadership of the Party in all aspects of national protection, and persist with the goal of national independence associated with socialism. It is necessary to raise awareness and responsibility of the entire Party, people, … [Read more...] about All resources should be promoted for national construction and protection: President
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Shinhan Bank wins ‘Best companies to Work for in Asia’ award for 4th time
Lee Jong Hyuck, deputy CEO of Shinhan Bank Vietnam, receives the ‘Best Company to Work for in Asia’ award at a ceremony in HCM City on August 11. — Photo courtesy of the company Shinhan Bank has won the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ award in Vietnam from HR Asia Magazine for a fourth straight year. The awards were based on an employee satisfaction survey, an in-depth assessments with executives of companies to better understand HR policies, recruitment, employment information and strategic points to build a good workplace, and independent information acquired in the media and interviews with industry experts. The judges praised the bank for its efforts to create an ideal working environment and its capacity to adapt to the problems brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly during the peak period in 2021. The bank rapidly developed a business continuity plan led by senior personnel, utilising digital transformation technology to ensure business and operational … [Read more...] about Shinhan Bank wins ‘Best companies to Work for in Asia’ award for 4th time
Vietnam and U.K. foster cooperation in human trafficking fight
The Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister emphasized that over the past time, the cooperation between Vietnam and the U.K. has been actively promoted by leaders of the two countries. He said that the visits of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in November, 2021 and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue in June, 2022 to the U.K. were of great significance, contributing to consolidating the strategic partnership between the two countries and strengthening cooperation and mutual support in various fields, in which defense cooperation is an important component. Regarding defense cooperation, on the basis of the memorandum of understanding on bilateral defense cooperation inked in 2017 and other cooperation agreements, the defense ministries of the two countries have effectively carried out cooperation in fields of mutual concern and individual strength, such as delegation exchange, Defense Policy Dialogue, training, U.N. peacekeeping operations, defense industry, and human trafficking … [Read more...] about Vietnam and U.K. foster cooperation in human trafficking fight
President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum reopens
A trip to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum can be an extraordinary experience for any visitor. The Mausoleum of late President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi reopened to the public today [August 16] after regular maintenance since June 13, according to the mausoleum’s Management Board. The activities honoring the late President and the heroic martyrs will also resume today. Visitors queue to enter the mausoleum in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Minh An/ The Hanoi Times Earlier, the mausoleum and the nearby martyr monument were closed from June 13 to August 15 for annual maintenance. President Ho Chi Minh passed away on September 2, 1969. The remains of President Ho Chi Minh rest in the central hall of the mausoleum where thousands of citizens and foreign guests visit every day. The granite mausoleum, which was built in two years, from 1973 to 1975, has become an important landmark of the capital city. A trip to Ho Chi … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum reopens
Dantri/DTiNews readers support sick Ben Tre girl
Dantri/DTiNews readers have donated VND225 million (USD9,698) to a four-year-old girl in the southern province of Ben Tre who is facing pneumonia and liver and kidney failure. The donation came after an article about Nguyen Ngoc Huyen Tran’s condition was published in the newspaper. Tran and her mother Tran was diagnosed with the diseases two years ago following a high fever. She had to stay at the hospital for many days. Tran’s father Nguyen Van Bang said at that time he had to sell all the family’s valuables to cover the treatment. However, Tran’s condition did not improve. She often has to use tranquilisers to ease her pain. The poor family is in desperate need of help Bang’s family also received a donation of VND40 million through the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund. Tran’s father expressed his great thanks to the public for their support. … [Read more...] about Dantri/DTiNews readers support sick Ben Tre girl
Techcombank Aspire targeting Why Not? Generation launched
Techcombank managers share information about Techcombank Aspire, a financial brand targeting the Why Not? Generation at a ceremony in HCM City on August 15. — VNS Photo Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) has launched Techcombank Aspire, the first financial brand dedicated to the ‘Why Not?’ Generation of customers. According to Techcombank, the Why Not? Generation is a young population that believes in the future, is ambitious and often asks the question now appended to its name to overcome self-limitations and the pressure of family expectations to assert itself in the way it wants. Darren Buckley, head of retail banking at Techcombank, said: “We always strive to pioneer a simple, intuitive banking experience with features that help customers actively manage and grow their assets easily and seamlessly. Techcombank Aspire is tailored to meet the needs of users at all stages. We do not advise young people 'doing this way you will save more money'; … [Read more...] about Techcombank Aspire targeting Why Not? Generation launched
Army Games 2022: Vietnam starts Emergency Area event
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, who is head of the organizing panel of the Emergency Area event of the Army Games 2022 in Vietnam, chaired the opening ceremony. The event saw the presence of Deputy Defense Minister of Vietnam Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien; Deputy Director of the General Department of Political Affairs Maj. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau; representative of the organizer of the Army Games 2022 of the Russian Ministry of Defense Rear Admiral Andrey Subbotin; ambassadors and military attachés of countries sending contingents to the event; and participating contingents. In his opening remarks, General Nghia welcomed delegates and participants. He stressed that the Army Games 2022 is held when the COVID-19 is basically controlled. He highlighted the thorough preparation for organizing the Emergency Area event with the high determination and great efforts of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense and the … [Read more...] about Army Games 2022: Vietnam starts Emergency Area event
Viettel urged to make greater contributions to national development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session with leaders of Viettel. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 asked the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) to make greater efforts to contribute further to promoting socio-economic development and building an independent, self-reliant economy with active and effective international integration. The PM made the request during a working session with leaders of the group, which was connected to Viettel branches in 63 localities nationwide and 10 foreign markets after visiting the firm's hi-tech park. PM Chinh spoke highly of Viettel's achievements in recent times, affirming that the firm has effectively transformed from a military unit into a “dual-use” unit with great contributions to the State budget and the development and application of science and technology in the country, especially in forming a cyber-security industry, ensuring safety for the … [Read more...] about Viettel urged to make greater contributions to national development