Sixty-five Party members from central government offices visited the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago between April 19-29. Led by Nguyen Hai Duong, deputy secretary of the Central Government Offices’ Party Unit, the delegates met with leaders of Truong Sa District, visited the islands of Truong Sa Lon, Phan Vinh, An Bang, Toc Tan, Da Tay, Da Lat, Thuyen Chai and Nui Le and gifted books, vegetable seeds and VND965 million to residents and soldiers on the islands. They also visited the Tu Chinh Drilling Rig. The visit took place as Truong Sa Islands celebrates the 37th anniversary of its liberation (April 29, 1975) On April 16, a ceremony to mark the anniversary was held on Sinh Ton Island. Tran Son Hai, deputy chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, said Truong Sa Islands are an important “shield” for maintaining the nation’s sovereignty. “The islands have a strategic location as the country’s eastern gate that monitors international sea … [Read more...] about Senior Party members visit Truong Sa to celebrate liberation anniversary
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Party members can do private business
Answering questions of reporters from Ho Chi Minh City's Law newspaper, Vice Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee's Economic Commission Mr Ta Huu Thanh said that Party members can take part in every economic sector under legal regulations. Reporter : Vice Chairman, there are many different opinions on the issue Party members can or cannot take part in the private capitalist economic sector. Has the 12th plenary session of the Party Central Committee reached a unified decision yet? Vice Chairman Ta Huu Thanh: In order to implement the national target on industrialisation and modernisation, we should reject all obstacles which adversely affect to labour force. We should also promote all productive forces, including the private capitalist economic sector, an important resource. In addition, economic development and potential utilisation will contribute to the process of national construction. The 12th plenary session of the Party Central Committee agreed "all Party … [Read more...] about Party members can do private business
Giving preferential treatment to revolutionary contributors – a major policy of the Vietnamese Party and State
Over the last 60 years, the Vietnamese Government has amended and further developed its policy on war invalids, fallen combatants and other revolutionary contributors. Their communities have taken good care of them and they themselves have strived forwards. Particularly, during the renewal and international integration process, this policy has been institutionalised and reformed to take an important position in Vietnam's social security and welfare policy system. Sixty year ago on July 27, 1947, President Ho Chi Minh signed a decree on the disability pension for wounded soldiers and the widow's pension for mothers and wives of war martyrs. Since then, July 27 has become the day for the nation to commemorate and show their gratitude to the martyrs and war invalids who sacrificed their lives and contributed to the cause of national liberation and reunification led by the Communist Party of Vietnam. This demonstrates the nation's humanitarian traditions and morality and the … [Read more...] about Giving preferential treatment to revolutionary contributors – a major policy of the Vietnamese Party and State
Former S. Korean prime minister elected leader of main opposition party
Former South Korean prime minister Han Myeong-sook was elected chairwoman of the liberal main opposition Democratic United Party on Sunday. Han, a confidante to late former President Roh Moo-hyun, gained 24.5 percent of the vote from the 800,000-strong electoral college. She will now lead the party for two years. "I accept the chairmanship with a grave sense of responsibility," Han, 67, said after the result was announced. " With you, I will write a new chapter in the history of South Korea. " Trailing behind her was Moon Sung-keun, a renowned actor and activist who led the "Power to the People" movement that was a driving force behind efforts to form a liberal coalition. A Roh loyalist, Moon won 16.7 percent of the ballots. Park Young-sun, a reform-minded two-term lawmaker and former news anchorwoman, came in the third place with 15.7 percent. Lee In-yeoung, Park Jie-won and Kim Boo-kyum also earned spots at the party's Supreme Council, a decision making body. The … [Read more...] about Former S. Korean prime minister elected leader of main opposition party
Hanoi: Many cultural activities to celebrate 60 years for capital liberation
Cinet)- Hanoi capital will organize diverse cultural activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the capital's liberation on October 10. The event aims to educate cadres, party members and people about the great historical significance of the capital liberation, as well as other great national festivals. A special art performance, the fourth Hanoi dragon festival, Hanoi singing contest, Hanoi fashion week, Hoa Binh cultural day and bicycle racing festivals will be held. Fireworks will be set off on October 10. The first phase is from the beginning of 2014 to May 19th to mark the 39th anniversary of the southern liberation (April 30), the 128 years of May Day, the 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7) and the 124th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth. The second phase will be from May 20 to October 10 to mark the 60th anniversary of the capital's liberation. On this occasion, a meeting to mark the anniversary will be held to honour outstanding groups and … [Read more...] about Hanoi: Many cultural activities to celebrate 60 years for capital liberation