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The city Party chief spent much time talking and commemorating the two late leaders who made great contributions to the national liberation revolution of Laos and the special friendship between the Parties, States and people of the two nations throughout history. Late Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh had joined in the revolutionary activity very early, in 1947, as a soldier of the Northwestern Propaganda Volunteer Armed-Force Team. In 1950, he joined the Indochinese Communist Party (PCI) and then held many key positions in the Laos Party and State. Meanwhile, late NA President Samane Vignaket had also participated in the revolutionary activity very early. From 1935 to 1945, he joined the revolutionary forces for national liberation in Laos and was appointed to important positions of the Party and State, including Member of the Politburo, President of the Laos National Assembly, Minister of Education and Sports, Head of the Organization Commission of Lao People’s Revolutionary … [Read more...] about HCMC Party Chief visits families of late senior leaders of Laos

The event was attended by Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, and Deputy Defense Ministers Senior Lieutenant Generals Le Huy Vinh, Vo Minh Luong and Pham Hoai Nam. Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Senior Lieutenant General Do Can, and Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan were also present at the ceremony. Addressing the event, General Giang congratulated General Tra on receiving the noble Party membership badge, affirming that the badge demonstrates the Party’s recognition of General Pham Van Tra’s great achievements and devotion to the revolutionary cause of the Party and military. Over the past 65 years, General Tra has held many important working positions. In any circumstances, the former defense minister has always been loyal to the Party, nation and people; done his utmost to best perform all assigned tasks, deserving the trust of the Party, State, … [Read more...] about Former defense leader receives 65-year Party membership badge

Qatar Airways, Airbus want billion dollar paintwork battle settled out of court, illustration photo source: freepik.com The airline and leading plane maker have been fighting in the British courts for months over peeling paint on 23 A350 jets which have been grounded. A London high court judge agreed Thursday to the airline's demand for a speeded up trial schedule but refused to order Airbus to stop trying to resell jets intended for Qatar Airways to other airlines whilst they wait for a final ruling. Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker, in a rare public comment on the case, told reporters in Doha: "Every partnership has disputes and I just hope that this dispute could be resolved outside the courts of law." The airline, which is demanding about $1 billion in damages, said in a statement that it was "pleased" that the latest judgement called for an "expedited trial" and more details on the peeling paintwork that it has said is a threat to the A350's lightning … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, Airbus want billion dollar paintwork battle settled out of court

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh at a meeting with President of the House of Councillors Santo Akiko (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has expressed his hope that Japanese leaders will encourage local businesses to increase investment and diversify supply chains in Vietnam. Minh made the call during meetings with Japanese leaders as part of his trip to Japan to attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia from May 26-27. The Deputy PM paid a courtesy visit to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, and met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda Hiroyuki, President of the House of Councillors Santo Akiko, Chairman of the Japan - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Nikai Toshihiro, Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party Toshimitsu Motegi and public relations chief of the Party Taro Kono, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda Koichi, and … [Read more...] about Deputy PM calls for more Japanese investment in Vietnam

In May, the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) have led and directed the whole military to comprehensively, resolutely implement and complete military and defense missions. The whole military has strictly maintained combat readiness regulations, closely managed the air, sea, border areas, and mainland while actively advising the Party and State to handle situations in a timely and effective manner to avoid being put in a disadvantaged position and working closely with relevant forces to ensure social order and safety across the country, especially the fifth meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee, the third session of the 15th National Assembly, and the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Notably, at SEA Games 31, the military delegation participated in 21 out of 40 sports events, breaking three records, pocketing 26 gold, 15 silver, and eight bronze medals. Attentively, defense agencies and military units … [Read more...] about MND focuses leadership on task performance