The Women's Union has many important duties and chief among these is to combat violence in the home and protect battered women and children from further harm, the party secretary of Ho Chi Minh City said yesterday. Addressing the annual congress of the city's Union of Women's Associations, Ho Chi Minh City's Party Chief Le Thanh Hai praised their past accomplishments and emphasized that their activities should be designed to inspire a sense of self-awareness and creativity in women. The aim should be to help women make a decent life for themselves, gain material wealth and raise well-adjusted families, Mr. Hai said. Another area where the union has an important role to play is the training of female cadres for the party and for government work, he added. Mr. Hai's part in the proceedings wrapped up with him presenting a giant red banner on which the words "dynamic, creative, hero, faithful and responsible" (in Vietnamese) were embroidered in gold. Also yesterday the union … [Read more...] about Help Put an End to Domestic Violence, Party Chief Urges Women’s Union
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HCM City Party Chief: City Protects Foreign Investors’ Legitimate Rights
Ho Chi Minh City always welcomes foreign investors' suggestions and seeks to protect their legitimate rights, the city's Party Secretary Nguyen Minh Triet has reiterated. Mr. Triet told this to Mr. Shigenobu Nagamori, president of Japanese electronic parts manufacturer Nidec when the latter paid a courtesy visit on Mr. Triet on January 24. The Nidec president said all proposals by his company have been addressed properly. "We have made a sound decision investing in Ho Chi Minh City. We trust Viet Nam's policies and appreciate Ho Chi Minh City leaders' assistance." "We've decided to increase investment in the city to US$1 billion, doubling the number we had pledged previously," he added. Mr. Triet said the city is seeking to train more employees who will be qualified enough to work for Nidec and other foreign companies. … [Read more...] about HCM City Party Chief: City Protects Foreign Investors’ Legitimate Rights
Mexican Labor Party Chief praises Vietnam-Mexico relations
(VOVworld) - Mexican Labor Party Chief Alberto Anaya Gutierrez on Sunday spoke highly of Vietnam's distinguishing creations including traditional long dress (ao dai), lacquer paintings, and silk products. Gutierrez, who is also Head of the Mexico-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group, made the commendation while visiting Vietnam's booth at the 5th Friendly Cultures Fair held in Mexico city. He said that his party's 3rd consecutive presidency of the friendship parliamentarians' group for the next 3-year-term will help strengthen ties between the 2 national assemblies, contributing to expanding Vietnam-Mexico relationship. This year's 2-week fair, which concluded Sunday, drew the participation of 82 countries and 1.5 million visitors. … [Read more...] about Mexican Labor Party Chief praises Vietnam-Mexico relations
Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam- Mexico relations
During a reception on January 20 for President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, the Vietnamese Party chief applauded the Mexican delegation’s attendance at the ongoing 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi.He spoke highly of the role and position of Mexico in Latin America, and thanked Mexican people for their solidarity and support for Vietnam in its cause of national liberation and reunification in the past.He reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of strengthening friendship and cooperation with Mexico’s State, parliament, political parties and people. For his part, Ernesto Cordero Arroyo praised Vietnam’s domestic and foreign policies, and achievements as well as the role of the country in the region and the world, believing that Vietnam will make greater successes in the coming time.He affirmed the desire and determination to promote the friendship and cooperation between the two … [Read more...] about Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam- Mexico relations
Ferry employees harass Hai Phong’s Party Chief, ferry manager dismissed
VietNamNet Bridge - The head, the deputy head, and many employees of the Binh Ferry in the northern port city of Hai Phong were dismissed or disciplined, after some ferry employees asked for money to carry the cars of Hai Phong's Party Secretary and other officials cross the Cam river. On the afternoon on November 13, Director of the Hai Phong Department of Transportation Dam Xuan Luy said he had self-reprimanded himself for letting his mobile phone running out of power during the storm Son Tinh. The Department's Deputy Director Mai Xuan Phuong also admitted reprimand for having advised Hai Phong's officials to not cross the river by ferry but by the Kien Bridge to inspect the flood and storm activities. Mr. Vu Tien Dung, Director of the Hai Phong Road Company and Mr. Tran Van Phuc, deputy director of the company, which manages the Binh Ferry, claimed self-reprimand. Mr. Tran Minh Hoang, Director of the Binh Ferry, was dismissed. Mr. Vu Dinh Toan, deputy director of the Ferry … [Read more...] about Ferry employees harass Hai Phong’s Party Chief, ferry manager dismissed