Military regions meaning

Before the  dawn broke, local people had already gathered to enjoy the lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations. According to the eldly in Mo De village, when spring comes, Yen Bai province’s Party Committee and authorities always join hands with troops stationed in the locality to take care of local people to ensure that all poor people, national contributors and disadvantaged people in the village enjoy a cozy Tet. Senior Colonel Nguyen Cong Phuong, Deputy Political Commissar of Yen Bai provincial Military Command, informed that Yen Bai province is home to 30 ethnic groups with diverse cultural identities. Over the past years, in implementing the movements “Whole country joins hands for the poor, no-one is left behind,” and “The military join efforts to build new-style rural areas,” the provincial military command has conducted many practical activities for the locals, especially during Tet holidays. In this year’s program, the military command of Mu Cang Chai district held a wide range … [Read more...] about Military-civilian relations in Mu Cang Chai enhanced

At 08:30, on February 1, Ship CSB 4035 of Coast Guard Region 4, received a mayday signal while operating in the Southwestern waters, about 90 nautical miles southwest of Hon Khoai Island. Accordingly, fisherman Nguyen Van Le, born in 1965 from Tay Yen A commune, An Bien district, Kien Giang province, on board trawler KG 95839 TS, captained by To Van Dien (born in 1989), was suffering from a severe burn. After receiving the information, Ship CSB 4035 quickly sent troops to approach the trawler to support the fisherman. The victim had extensive burns on his back, hip, and left thigh with signs of swelling, severe inflammation, and infection if not being treated promptly. A medical crew of Coast Guard Region 4 gave the patient first aids and later returned him to his trawler. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Coast Guard Region 4 saves distressed fisherman at sea

The event was attended by leaders of the Political Department of Military Region 3, the Military Youth Advisory Board, the provincial Military Command, the provincial Party Committee, the People’s Council, the People’s Committee, agencies, organizations, enlisted youths, and their relatives and friends. During the event, participants offered incense in commemoration of the fallen; visited historical relic sites; had exchange with war veterans, historical witnesses, and demobilized troops in 2023; participated in artistic, cultural, and sports exchanges. On the occasion, units presented gifts to youths enlisted to military and public security units. According to Senior Colonel Tran Viet Nang, Head of the Military Youth Advisory Board, the program aimed to disseminate and educate young people about patriotic traditions, national pride, and tradition of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army as well as to create a joyful atmosphere to encourage young people to join the military. It was … [Read more...] about Activities held for enlisted youths in Ha Nam province

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh. Speaking at the event, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh praised the Vietnam Military History Institute and other units for their coordination in preparing for the seminar. The deputy defense minister emphasized that Lieutenant General Dong Sy Nguyen, former Politburo member, former Vice President of the Council of Ministers (now the Deputy Prime Minister of the Government), former Deputy Minister of National Defense, former Commander of the Truong Son Corps made great contribution to national liberation, reunification, construction and defense cause. He emphasized that this seminar is one of the important events in 2023 directed by the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee. It is also a prominent event to celebrate the 100th birthday of Gen. Nguyen, honor his imprints and contribution, and educate generations of the revolutionary moral example of the general. He requested the … [Read more...] about MND to hold seminar on Lt. Gen. Dong Sy Nguyen

The geographical proximity along with similarities in culture and history are a solid foundation for Vietnam and Cambodia to cultivate and enhance one of the long-lasting traditional relationships in Southeast Asia. This tie has been enriched by generations of leaders and people of the two countries, with the efforts and blood of many generations of Vietnamese and Cambodian people. It is a precious, sacred and durable treasure of the two nations. Since 2005, following the motto “sound neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability,” the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia has been continuously consolidated and developed extensively in all fields, generating practical benefits for the two countries’ people and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. Despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all fields, the bilateral defense cooperation has obtained positive results. … [Read more...] about Defense cooperation – important pillar in Vietnam-Cambodia ties

For U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper, the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the United States is already fundamentally strategic in nature. He is “extremely hopeful” about the possibility of upgrading the relationship to a strategic partnership. Elevating Vietnam – U.S. relations to a strategic partnership has been a prospect for a long time, and will certainly be one of the top priorities in the agenda for 2023 as the two countries celebrate the 10th anniversary of the existing comprehensive partnership. This will also be a milestone for Ambassador Knapper, who started his tenure at a special time. The role of the U.S. as a superpower has become even more important as global politics have witnessed ups and downs with economic difficulties, armed conflicts, and geopolitical tensions. In this context, the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam, widely seen as a country with an important geopolitical position in the Indo-Pacific, is worth considering as a … [Read more...] about Vietnam – US relations naturally strategic: ambassador

Reuters Washington, United States   ● Sun, February 5, 2023 2023-02-05 13:05 0 d5259e4d93052b0e76bee70b050a4b7d 2 Asia and Pacific China,US,spy,espionage,Antony-Blinken,Wang-Yi,geopolitics,Joe-Biden,G20,bali Free The political uproar over a suspected Chinese spy balloon drifting over the United States did not just derail a planned visit to Beijing by the top US diplomat, it also threatens to upset attempts by both countries to steady an increasingly rocky relationship. The reaction in the United States to what appears to be an ill-timed spying mission will have lingering consequences for efforts to stabilize ties – already near historic lows. Some US lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden, a Democrat, hold China to account for what officials are calling an unacceptable violation of US sovereignty. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who postponed a trip that was to begin on Friday, said he would be prepared to visit Beijing "when … [Read more...] about China balloon soaring over US deflates hopes for diplomatic thaw

Ko, now 39, launched himself into a career in the renewables industry about 15 years ago, working on green projects in a dozen countries before returning home to the capital Kuala Lumpur. There he teamed up with two school-friends in 2012 to co-found Plus Xnergy, a company that helps homes, businesses and buildings to develop their own solar power systems or source clean energy supplies from elsewhere. The entrepreneur - who has worked with the likes of furniture retailer IKEA, logistics giant DHL and entertainment conglomerate Sony and has developed six solar farms across Malaysia - said awareness about renewable energy among his country folk is the highest he has known. Nonetheless, Ko and other energy experts warned that Malaysia is trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors on clean energy expansion, as a lack of financial incentives and investment, coupled with red-tape, hold back the big projects needed for the country to meet its ambitious climate goals. "Malaysia is … [Read more...] about Malaysia faces ‘inconvenient truth’ on clean energy goals

Hanoi aims to take the lead in the digitalization process nationwide. The digitalization process is expected to help Hanoi realize its vision to become a smart and modern city by 2025, creating the foundation for rapid and sustainable economic development. A corner of Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Anh The view was shared in a resolution by the Hanoi Party Committee on promoting Hanoi’s smart city by 2025, with a vision to 2030. Accordingly, the city should be among the leading localities in terms of digital transformation. Building a smart city holds a strategic meaning for Hanoi’s long-term development, which requires strong efforts and a new mindset from the entire political system, it said. By 2030, the city is envisioned to become a modern and smart city integrated into the network of smart urban cities in the region and the world; build comprehensive databases for priority economic sectors; and based on this, develop creative services for the benefit of the … [Read more...] about Digitalization to help Hanoi become smart city by 2025