* The Naval Region 5 Command has just held a politico-military conference in the first six months of 2022. Since the beginning of the year, the unit has closely grasped and strictly implemented all regulations, instructions and orders of the higher levels on combat readiness work; ensured training as scheduled; and organized live-fire drills with absolute safety. In the remaining months of the year, the unit will continue embracing all directions of the higher level to well implement military and defense tasks, effectively conducting training while strictly ensuring military discipline and regulations. * A conference has been held at Division 346 (Military Region 1) to evaluate its task performance over the first six months of the year. Accordingly, the unit has accomplished its assigned tasks in all field with combat readiness work ensured as scheduled. In addition, logistic supplies and technical services have also been maintained to meet training requirement. * The Quang … [Read more...] about Military units review task performance during first half of 2022
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Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia
Three major cities of Vietnam are distinguished with the annual prestigious awards of Travel & Leisure. The United States-based magazine Travel & Leisure has recently unveiled its 2022 Asia’s Best Awards with suggestions about the best travel destinations around the world. Accordingly, Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City are among the Top Ten “Best Cities in Southeast Asia” Hanoi- the thousand-year-old charming city President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan Ranked fifth on the list of Travel & Leisure , the charming capital city of Vietnam- Hanoi is a must-see travel destination for foreign travelers to the country. The fact is that the city is very peaceful and very welcoming to foreigners. It has a low crime rate, great tropical weather, and is easy to balance work life and fun, according to Bill Noland, an Aussie digital nomad in Hanoi. “It takes me around VND10 million or $428 for a convenient accommodation … [Read more...] about Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia
Application of “Kaizen-5S” principle in Factory Z117
This model is applied to promote spirit of creativity of leaders and staff of businesses as each member is encouraged to contribute initiatives and innovations to raise productivity and reduce cost. Factory Z117 under the General Department of Defense Industry is one of the military businesses applying this model. Since the “Kaizen-5S” principle was applied, the factory has made positive changes. From making parts only, Factory Z117 has mastered all stages of producing household products (folding beds, grills, wine racks, mixing bowls, and many other products), auxiliary industrial products (industrial sewing machine frames, motorcycle parts), precision mechanical components, and welding rods for export purpose. Factory Z117’s main export markets are European, American and Japanese countries. Domestically, the factory focuses on producing parts for large joint venture companies such as Honda, Nissan, and Piaggio. Below are photos of Factory Z117 applying the model. … [Read more...] about Application of “Kaizen-5S” principle in Factory Z117
MR3 draws lessons to improve training quality
The lesson-drawing activity was part of the review of ten years of implementing the Central Military Commission’s Resolution 765 on raising quality of training in the 2013-2020 period and the following years. In particular, the MR3 concluded that in order to improve training quality, the first thing they have to do is to increase the leadership of party committees at all levels to make strong changes in thinking about the role, significance, and importance of the training work and responsibility of chains-of-command, political commissars, political officers and troops in duty performance. The outcomes of the training will be a foundation to evaluate the results of task performance of each serviceman. Secondly, it should pay due attention to building a contingent of command and staff cadres and agencies in charge of training while renovating training methods, organizing sport festival and other competitions, multiplying role models, and strengthening inspection, review of training … [Read more...] about MR3 draws lessons to improve training quality
HCMC proposes Government promulgate implementation resolution of Ring Road 3
View of the online conference between the Government and the localities related to the city’s socio-economy. The proposal was released by chairman Mai at an online conference between the Government and the localities related to the city’s socio-economic reports in the first six months and assigned missions in the second half of the year, implementing resolutions of the third plenary session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly on July 4. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai speaks at the conference. At the city’s working place, chairman Mai informed prompt and comprehensive recovery of the city's socio-economy and it is expected to reach the growth as the pre- Covid-19 pandemic period. Specifically, the city’s economic growth in the second quarter surged by 5.74 percent and up to 3.82 percent in the first half of the year. The budget revenue has reached 61.7 percent which would promote the whole year’s economic growth to 6-6.5 percent. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes Government promulgate implementation resolution of Ring Road 3
GM Liem back on FIDE standard chess ranking
Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem . (Photo:sggp.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has been back on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) standard chess ranking after two-year absence as he had not competed in this category internationally since 2020. Liem ranked 23rd with an Elo rating of 2,722, according the latest FIDE ranking released last week. The ranking was topped by Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen with 2,864. Two other Vietnamese grandmasters Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son and his spouse Pham Le Thao Nguyen were also named in the ranking. Son, a standard chess champion at SEA Games 31, was placed 111th with Elo of 2,645 while Nguyen was in the 2,583th position with 2,369. Last month, Liem claimed the second place at the standard chess category of an international chess tournament in Czech Republic’s Prague. He will be in Switzerland for the Biel Chess Festival 2022 from July 10 – 25./. VNA … [Read more...] about GM Liem back on FIDE standard chess ranking
Five local destinations win Asia’s Best Awards
Among the Top 10 leading cities in the Southeast Asian region, Vietnam boasts three representatives in the list, including Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City , and Da Nang . Bangkok and Chiang Mai of Thailand were named in the list together with five destinations from different cities and territories. Phu Quoc and Con Dao were named among the Top 10 leading islands in the Southeast Asian region, alongside Phuket of Thailand, Bali of Indonesia, and Palawan of the Philippines. The latest ranking marks the first time that Travel + Leisure has awarded Asia’s Best Awards for destinations, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and bars according to the votes made by readers between January and April this year./. VNA … [Read more...] about Five local destinations win Asia’s Best Awards
Vietnam minister proposes making middle school free next year
Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has proposed that education fees be waived for all public middle schools across the country. The education minister put forward the proposal during an online conference with central- and local-level leaders on Monday morning. Son expects that his proposal will benefit students from grade sixth to ninth starting the 2022-23 school year, which is set to begin in less than two months. He requested the education ministry’s sub-units to work with the Ministry of Finance on evaluating the impacts of the proposed tuition exemption and calculating the state budget needed for this plan. Such tuition exemption is not a new proposition of the Ministry of Education and Training. In 2016, the government assigned the ministry to coordinate with the finance ministry in drawing up a similar scheme with a specific timeline while prioritizing investments for kindergarten and elementary education. Vietnam has made elementary … [Read more...] about Vietnam minister proposes making middle school free next year
Vietnam leaders congratulate US on 246th Independence Day
Vietnamese leaders have sent congratulatory messages to leaders of the U.S. government and Congress on the occasion of the country’s 246th Independence Day. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent their congratulations to U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue also extended greetings to President of the Senate Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent a congratulatory message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Vietnam and the U.S. established bilateral relations in 1995, paving the way for a partnership of trust, friendship, and mutual respect. The bilateral relationship is guided by the comprehensive partnership signed in 2013 and joint statements issued by the leaders of the two countries in 2015, 2016, and May and November 2017, according to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam leaders congratulate US on 246th Independence Day
17 Vietnamese universities enter URAP rankings
Hanoi (VNA) – The University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), a Turkish non-profit organisation, has honoured 17 Vietnamese universities for their outstanding academic performance globally in 2022. Accordingly, the Ho Chi Minh City based-Ton Duc Thang University was ranked 427th, Duy Tan University 446th, Vietnam National University in HCM City 1,013rd, and Vietnam National University in Hanoi 1,104th. Other universities included were Hanoi Medical University (1,235th), Hanoi University of Technology (1,379th), Nguyen Tat Thanh University (1,526th), Hue University (2,178th), HCM City University of Technology (2,203rd), and Can Tho University (2,291st). Last year, Vietnam had 12 universities on the URAP ’s list. The five new universities entering the 2022 ranking are Thai Nguyen University, HCM City University of Technology, HCM City University of Industry, and University of Technical and Education HCM City, and Thuy Loi University. Notably, Duy Tan and Ton … [Read more...] about 17 Vietnamese universities enter URAP rankings