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Nguyễn Xuân Thắng, Director of Việt Nam’s Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics, was also quoted by The Star as saying that among the documents submitted to the Congress, there were “numerous new items, especially in terms of approach.” … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress makes international headlines

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Chooi Weng Sheng, administrative and events manager with Badminton Asia, the governing body of the sport in Asia, said the championship will be broadcast live in nine countries and territories, and be livestreamed on social media to reach viewers worldwide. … [Read more...] about World’s top badminton players to gather in Vietnam for Asian championship

Deutschlandfunk, a public-broadcasting radio station, on January 26 run an article on the trial, which opened in France on January 25, on Nga’s lawsuit against the US companies for producing and selling highly toxic chemicals used by US armed forces from 1961-1971 which caused severe health damage to Nga and millions of other victims The companies must be held responsible, the radio quoted Nga as saying prior to the trial. Nga, who suffers from heart disease, is not only fighting for herself but also for her children and millions of AO victims in Vietnam. She filed the lawsuit six years ago and has received support from various non-governmental organisations. Running an article headlined “One for all against the chemical giants”, the Der Spiegel news website said the lawsuit could be a major result for AO victims. The herbicide was used by US forces as part of Operation Ranch Hand from 1962. A total of around 80 million litres of defoliant are said to have been … [Read more...] about German media highlight Vietnamese-French woman’s fight for AO victims

Bangkok (VNA) - Political stability under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is one of the most fundamental reasons behind Vietnam’s great development in all aspects over the past years and its increasingly important role in the region and the world, a Thai scholar has said. In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents, Professor Chuan Petkaew at Suratthani Rajabhat University affirmed that political stability has become an advantage throughout Vietnam’s development process that not all countries have. Vietnam’s achievements in all aspects have proved the crucial leading role of the Vietnamese Party and State in the cause of national development, the scholar stressed. He expressed his belief that the 13th National Congress of the CPV will continue to set out right directions, helping Vietnam become more prosperous and affirm its important position in resolving common issues of the region and the world. … [Read more...] about CPV’s leadership plays crucial role in Vietnam’s achievements: Thai scholar

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has conditions and potential to become a developed country in the future as it boasts rich resources and abundant labour, high education lever, geographical advantages connecting Asia and the world, efficient government and patriotic citizens. The remark was made by JaeHo Jeong, Hanoi Bureau Chief of the Korea Times, on January 26 when he was present at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the most important political event of Vietnam. “I think Vietnam will have a brighter future than the present,” he said, adding “its role will increase amid the rapidly changing global situation”. More industrial facilities based in China will be relocated to Vietnam, and it will also serve as a key country connecting Europe and Asia with the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) taking effect. Nearby Indochinese countries are predicted to … [Read more...] about Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future