Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, who is also Head of the MND’s Steering Committee on Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, chaired the event. According to the decision, Major Nguyen Van Phong, assistant at the Division of Political Affairs of Brigade 229 under the Engineering Corps, will work as a military observer at the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Assigning tasks to the officer, Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien asked him to promote the spirit of pro-activeness, self-reliance, overcoming difficulties, being flexible and creative; promptly integrate into the international environment and demonstrate his capability while observing military discipline, U.N. regulations and the host country’s laws, and others. According to Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Major Phong participated in various … [Read more...] about One more Vietnamese officer taking on peacekeeping duties
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Military officers reinforced to vehicle registration centers
The event was attended by Major General Ha Tuan Quan, Second-in-Command of the general department; and leaders of the Department of Vehicles and Machinery under the General Department of Technical Services and the Vietnam Registry Department, among others. Accordingly, the General Department of Technical Services decided to send 19 military vehicle inspectors from its military units in Southern provinces to support registration centers of the Ministry of Transport in Ho Chi Minh City and some Southern localities. Addressing the ceremony, Major General Ha Tuan Quan hailed the troops’ efforts in making good preparation for their assigned mission. He also requested them to be well aware of their task, strictly observe military discipline and regulations, while promoting Uncle Ho’s virtues during their inspection, so as to leave good impression on the people. Meanwhile, the Department of Vehicles and Machinery should actively work with the Vietnam Registry Department and relevant … [Read more...] about Military officers reinforced to vehicle registration centers
Ha Giang effectively develops community-based tourism
A community-based tourism and cultural village in Ha Giang's Meo Vac district. (Photo: VNA) Ha Giang (VNA) – With its advantages in terms of natural landscapes, rich cultural identities, customs and preserved traditional festivals, the northernmost province of Ha Giang has attracted attention from a large number of travel companies and tourists, and several potential community-based tourist sites have been formed. Ha Giang province is home to 19 ethnic groups which have their own cultural traditions and identities. The effective preservation and promotion of cultural values has helped the province in general and the ethnic groups in particular have a special attraction for travelers and those who want to learn about traditional ethnic culture. According to Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trieu Thi Tinh, over the past years, the province has selected outstanding cultural products to develop to create more highlights for … [Read more...] about Ha Giang effectively develops community-based tourism