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Ekwegbalu James Nzube at the court (Photo: VNA) Tay Ninh (VNA) – The People’s Court of the southern border province of Tay Ninh on March 2 handed down the death penalty to a Nigeria n man for illegally transporting nearly 4kg of meth, in line with the 2015 Criminal Code. Before the arrest, Ekwegbalu James Nzube , 45, stayed at Hoa Hong Hotel in To Ky street, Trung My Tay ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City. According to the indictment, the man was caught illegally entering Vietnam from Cambodia by border guards at border marker No. 170/3 in Loi Thuan commune, Ben Cau district, Tay Ninh province, at 20:00 on July 30, 2020. Four packages containing nearly 4kg of white crystals, later confirmed as meth, were found in his luggage. James Nzube confessed that he was hired by another Nigerian man, named Johe, with 2,000 USD to transport drug from Cambodia to Vietnam. James Nzube entered HCM City via Tan Son Nhat airport on March 13, 2020 and stayed at Hoa Hong Hotel./. VNA …

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Russia attaches importance to the strategic partnership with Vietnam in the new context, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. She made the remarks on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership statement (March 1). The statement is a clear confirmation of the aspirations of Vietnamese and Russian people for enhancing the bilateral ties on the basis of the time-honoured friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, the spokeswoman said. The signing is the result decades-long, effective collaboration between Vietnam and Russia across spheres, while demonstrating their determination to expand the relationship in the new historical context, according to the statement. Zakharova said over the past two decades, the strategic partnership has reaped impressive achievements, with high-level political dialogues and visits at the highest level by leaders of the two countries maintained. Meanwhile, cooperation in trade, economy, military and military technology, science-technology, and humanitarian collaboration have also received more momentum. She highlighted the intensified exchanges between the parliaments, Parties and localities, and new cooperation mechanisms, saying Vietnam and Russia elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021. The solidarity and mutual support have been reflected during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Zakharova said. Vietnam and Russia have provided consultations and other necessary aid for each other, while sharing experience in the combat, she elaborated. Given difficulties facing the region and the world, the comprehensive strategic partnership remains an important factor of Russia’s foreign policy in Asia-Pacific, the spokeswoman said. President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship …

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The Hanoitimes - It is vital for Vietnam to further boost the development of private sector and public investment funds, in turn contributing to economic growth and creating the foundation for long-term development. Vietnam would speed up socio-economic recovery to realize the growth target of 6.5% for this year. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting. Photo: Quang Hieu Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed the view at a monthly government meeting on March 2, which were attended by government leaders and representatives of ministries and sectors. Among measures to boost growth, the PM stressed the importance of enhancing greater efficiency in global integration to boost exports and attract high quality   foreign direct investment (FDI). “The current situation presents huge opportunity for Vietnam to attract investment capital,” stressed Phuc, adding a favorable investment environment is a must to keep capital inflow from growing. In addition to the role of state-owned corporations, Phuc said it is vital for Vietnam to further boost the development of private sector and public investment funds, in turn contributing to economic growth and creating the foundation for long-term development. According to Phuc, disbursement of public funds is a major mission, for which the Government Office is tasked with inspecting efficiency in disbursing public funds and ODA-funded projects. Phuc stressed the importance of reviewing current supporting programs and proposing new ones to assist businesses and people affected by the pandemic. “Nurturing economic growth drivers and creating long-term revenue sources are the objective for monetary and fiscal policies,” said Phuc. The PM requested major economic hubs to play a greater role in aiding economic growth, especially Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Danang, and Can Tho. For economic sectors that are struggling with the Covid-19 impacts, including those in fields of …

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