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Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 called upon border guards to increase efforts to effectively prevent illegal exit and entry, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting with border guards ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the PM said the border force must raise its readiness for combatting illegal crossings and responding to natural disasters. Communications work also needs to be stepped up so that fishermen will not violate fishing regulations, he said, stressing the significance of external affairs in border areas. The PM lauded the efforts of border guards and local people in national defence, saying the border force has effectively fought crime and safeguarded political security and social order and safety. They have served as the core force in the fight against natural disasters and disease and conducted rescue operations, most notably during the COVID-19 battle, according to the leader. The force has also maintained close … [Read more...] about Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM

Armed forces hold rehearsal in preparation for 13th National Party CongressParty chief says people's voice must be heard at National Party CongressVietnam News Agency launches special website on 13th National Party Congress17th Party Congress of Hà Nội kicks offPhoto exhibition celebrates HCM City Party Congress … [Read more...] about Date for 13th National Party Congress announced

Hanoi (VNA) - Up to 1,587 delegates representing more than 5.1 million Party members nationwide will attend the 13th National Party Congress from January 25 to February 2, up nearly 80 delegates against the 12th Congress and the largest number among the 13 congresses. The figures were released by deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Mai Van Chinh at a press conference on the threshold of the opening ceremony of the 13th Congress at the National Convention Centre on January 22. According to Chinh, among the delegates, 13.99 percent are women, and 11.03 percent are ethnic minorities. Guests at the congress include former Party and State leaders, ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps of foreign countries and chief representatives of international organisations in Hanoi, Heroic Mothers, and outstanding youths and intellectuals and representatives from religious organisations. The Politburo decided to establish 67 delegations, and … [Read more...] about 1,587 delegates to attend 13th National Party Congress

Hanoi (VNA) – The 13th-tenure Party Central Committee will have a reasonable structure on personnel that ensures stable inheritance and steady transition between generations, deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission Mai Van Chinh told a press conference on the threshold  of the 13th National Party Congress on January 22. Stressing the importance of the personnel work for the 13th tenure, Chinh said that the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat have paid special attention to the work right from the beginning of the 12th tenure, with various resolutions and regulations issued.   According to him, the 13th-tenure Party Central Committee is expected to have 200 members, including 180 official members and 20 alternate others. Specifically, about 70 percent of the members are aged from 50-60, below 10 percent of them are aged above 61, and 15-20 percent under 50 years old. Young and female members will account for around … [Read more...] about 13th-tenure Party Central Committee to have reasonable personnel structure

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee held a national teleconference on January 22 to provide instructions on handling affairs relating to the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure. Addressing more than 8,500 delegates nationwide via videoconference, President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man said the election, slated for May 23, is a way to demonstrate the people’s will, aspirations, and right to mastery in the building of the State, including the NA and all-level People’s Councils - the people’s representative bodies and organs of State power from the central to local levels. It is an important political event in the country, following the 13th National Party Congress and associated with personnel work, he went on, adding that it will be an occasion for voters to exercise their rights and obligations to elect outstanding and deserving persons to … [Read more...] about Fatherland Front moves to prepare for general election