Korea executes defense minister

During the visit, General Giang directly inspected the construction progress of the project and listened to reports delivered by the investor and the contractors about the results of the first phase of the project. Speaking at the working session with the investors and contractors, General Giang praised the collaboration among relevant agencies and functional organs of the defense ministry to ensure the project’s progress. He underlined that the project is significantly meaningful in terms of history and culture; therefore, he urged the investors to continue disseminating the importance of the project to relevant units and agencies, implementing the work in close line with legal regulations on managing construction investment and bidding, and avoiding wastefulness. Also, the defense minister required the contractors to ensure regulations of occupational safety and the construction’s quality as required. * The same day, General Giang worked with Army Corps 12 (Truong Son … [Read more...] about Defense minister inspects Vietnam Military History Museum’s project and Army Corps 2

The defense chief made the request at a working session with the two departments on the implementation of and disbursement for the MND’s programs and projects on August 4. At the working session, representatives of the two departments reported that the MND’s disbursement rates in the first seven months of this year were higher than the national ones on average. In order to speed up the disbursement, the MND has issued a number of documents to adjust dozens of projects with low disbursement or inability to be fully disbursed to allocate the capital for new projects signed by the Prime Minister for the 2021-2025 period and approved by the MND for investment in 2022. In his concluding speech, General Giang lauded the two departments and the MND’s relevant agencies for thoroughly grasping their duties and active implementation of State and Government-assigned plans. He also praised them for giving timely recommendations to the MND leaders to direct units in the whole military to … [Read more...] about Defense Minister urges speeding up disbursement for major projects

While state media said the "anti-epidemic situation... has entered a definite phase of stability", rather than boasting of victory, North Korea said it would "redouble efforts to maintain perfection in the execution of state anti-epidemic policies". The reclusive country has never confirmed how many people caught Covid-19, apparently lacking testing supplies. But it said around 4.77 million fever patients have fully recovered and 74 died since late April. It has reported no new fever cases since July 30. South Korean officials and medical experts have cast doubts on those figures, especially the number of deaths. Shin Young-jeon, a professor at Hanyang University's medical school in Seoul, said while the peak of the first Covid wave may have passed, the stated fatalities were nearly "impossible" and there could be up to 50,000 deaths. "Their success, if any, should lie in the fact that the outbreak didn't lead to a political or social chaos. Whether their Covid response was … [Read more...] about North Korea marks end of first Covid wave, but risks persist

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his spouse visited famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon within the framework of their working visit to Vietnam. Their itinerary included the statue of Tran Hung Dao, Bach Dang Wharf, Nha Rong Wharf, Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Zone, the statue of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ben Thanh Market, and the construction site of the metro line No. 1. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak poses for a photo at the statue of late President Ho Chi Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, August 5, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Ehud Barak came to Vietnam at the invitation of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and a number of Vietnamese enterprises. Previously in Ho Chi Minh City, he had a meeting with Vietnamese entrepreneurs, visited the painting exhibition “Vietnamese wishes” featuring artworks of hundreds of disadvantaged children at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, and held a talk with local students. Former Israeli Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Former Israeli Prime Minister visits landmarks in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City

At the reception, General Giang emphasized that Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighboring countries with fine traditional friendship. He affirmed that Vietnam always treasures and bears in mind the great support of Cambodia to its resistance war in the past and current national protection and defense cause. The Vietnamese defense minister added that Vietnam wishes to strengthen solidarity, friendship, comprehensive and sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, considering it one of the top priorities in the country’s diplomacy. He said that strengthening and consolidating the bilateral relationship is of strategic significance to the development of each country. Over the past time, leaders of the two countries have affirmed that the two sides attach great importance to upholding and consolidating the traditional friendship between the two governments, peoples, and militaries in any circumstances and want to further strengthen the fine relationship. At the meeting, General Phan Van … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Cambodian defense cooperation obtains practical outcomes

Seoul (VNA) – The third ASEAN - Korea Youth Summit is taking place in Seoul from August 9 to 12. The event, held by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the National Council of Youth Organisations of the Republic of Korea (RoK), is themed “ Carbon Neutrality and ASEAN-Korea Youth”. It gathers more than 100 young representatives of the RoK and 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) who attend both via videoconference and in person. An ASEAN - Korea youth statement is expected to be issued on the last day of the forum, August 12. The RoK’s Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family Affairs Lee Ki-soon expected that the event will pave the way for stronger cooperation between the youths of the RoK and ASEAN./. VNA … [Read more...] about Third ASEAN – Korea Youth Summit underway in Seoul

South Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics will make a business and investment expansion in Vietnam, with a target of US$69 billion worth of exports and an additional investment of US$3.3 billion this year, among other activities, the group’s leader has said. Samsung CEO Roh Tae Moon told Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh about the giant’s expansion of operations in Vietnam at their meeting on Friday, as part of his ongoing working visit in the Southeast Asian country. Specifically, Samsung will manufacture semiconductor products at its Samsung Electro-Mechanics Vietnam, located in northern Thai Nguyen Province, in July 2023, the CEO said. The group will also inaugurate its research and development (R&D) center in Hanoi late this year or early next year to serve not only Vietnam but other Southeast Asian countries as well. In addition, Samsung plans to assist 50 Vietnamese enterprises in improving their competitiveness under a smart factory model, while … [Read more...] about S.Korea’s Samsung to expand trade, investment in Vietnam: CEO

Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong chaired the meeting. Over the past time, under the leadership of the Party, the management of State, and the direction of the Government, the military has become a pioneering force in obeying the law, mobilizing the people to follow the Party’s guideline and the State’s  policies, and fighting against wrongful viewpoints of hostile forces. The military’s role has been displayed clearly in the law dissemination and education at the grassroots level, contributing to developing the socio-economy and maintaining political security and social safety. After the project was approved by the Prime Minister, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense have directed affiliated units to build and implement the plans. Up to now, 100 percent of units have established steering panels for the implementation of the project while conducting numerous measures to mobilize the people to obey the law. Notably, the … [Read more...] about Defense ministry to enhance digital transformation in law dissemination and education

The AMM will touch on regional and international issues, especially the pressing security challenges that risk destabilizing regional peace and stability. Ten diplomats of all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today [August 3] deliberated key issues at the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) and Related Meetings hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ASEAN Foreign Ministers gather in Phnom Penh on August 3 for regional meetings. Photos: Baoquocte The range of issues to be discussed on the first day of the four-day meeting includes the progress made in line with the ASEAN Community-building efforts, the way forward to recover strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as cooperation and partnerships with external partners, said Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn in his opening remark. The AMM would also touch on regional and international issues, especially the pressing security … [Read more...] about ASEAN Foreign Ministers gather in Phnom Penh for key issues

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 5 joined other diplomats of the East Asia Summit (EAS) at the EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting as part of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Phnom Penh (Cambodia). An overview of the EAS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At the meeting, ASEAN Foreign Ministers and their EAS counterparts from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Russia and the US, examined the recent developments in the region and the wilder world, and discussed their cooperation orientations. The FMs raised concerns about emerging complicated developments in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea in Vietnam), Myanmar, the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine, and the Taiwan Strait. They affirmed that the strategic value of the EAS is to create a favourable environment for frank dialogue, close consultation, and sincere cooperation for a region of peace, stability and sustainable … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends EAS Foreign Ministers meeting in Cambodia