President Ho Chi Minh meets with Italian journalists from the Communist newspaper l'Unità in 1959. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The ideology of patriotic nationalism pursued by President Ho Chi Minh remains alive today amidst a rise in competition for power among major countries, Professor Choi Gyu Youb from the Republic of Korea’s Hanshin University told Vietnam News Agency. The Korean professor admired the the great personality of the late leader who was largely respected even by enemies. Under the wise leadership of President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam defeated two major powers – French colonialists and American imperialists, Choi noted, quoting the late leader as saying Vietnam possesses a weapon more formidable than the most advance one of the Americans, which is people’s solidarity and patriotic nationalism . He praised President Ho Chi Minh as a brilliant strategist who had a historical vision and decisions, saying his strategies were flexible, depending on each … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology remains alive: Korean professor
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President emphasizes importance of timely support for people, enterprises
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting with the National Assembly deputies group of Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: SGGP) According to the President, the economic indicators in the first five months of 2022 are encouraging, showing signs of growth in budget revenue, import and export, and agriculture. The macroeconomy has always been maintained and is the outstanding point in operating. Vietnam's vaccination strategy has been implemented drastically and is recognized by the world. However, the signs of inflation are clear, especially when Vietnam's economy has a fairly high openness. The stock market is an important capital mobilization channel, but billions of dollars have been evaporated recently. Therefore, it is necessary to have better measures and methods to support the stock market to stabilize, send capital flows to businesses, create jobs, and determine growth. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc quoted an article "Not let inflation sweep away underprivileged people" … [Read more...] about President emphasizes importance of timely support for people, enterprises
Minutes before school attack, Texas gunman sent online warning
The gunman, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, also sent a message on Tuesday saying he was going to shoot his grandmother and another one confirming he had done so, Abbott said at a news conference. Ramos' grandmother, whom the suspect shot in the face shortly before attacking the school, survived and called police. Ramos gave no warning except the online posts. After shooting his grandmother, he fled the home they shared and crashed his car near Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, about 80 miles (130 km) west of San Antonio. A school police officer approached him outside the building, according to officials, but no gunfire was exchanged. Authorities offered few additional details of that encounter, which is likely to become a focus of investigations, except that the suspect dropped a bag full of ammunition on the ground and ran toward the school when he saw the officer. Ramos then entered the school through a back door carrying an AR-15-style rifle and made his way down two … [Read more...] about Minutes before school attack, Texas gunman sent online warning
Indonesia, Japan discuss regional economic development
Indonesian Minister of Trade, Muhammad Lutfi (R) shakes hands with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda Koichi after a meeting in Thailand (Photo: Indonesian Ministry of Trade) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia appreciated Japan 's desire to discuss the 'Asia Japan Investing for Future Initiative', Indonesian Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi said during his recent meeting with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda Koichi. Lutfi said Indonesia welcomed the discussion to prepare this initiative for the benefit of the region. He revealed that there are at least three things that are of concern to Indonesia regarding this initiative. These things are related to the expected results, funding mechanisms, and the planned implementation time. The Indonesian minister also appreciated Japan's support for this year's G20 Presidency, hoping that the support will help G20 member countries generate useful achievements and priority agendas. … [Read more...] about Indonesia, Japan discuss regional economic development
BIDV, ADB release report on Vietnam’s financial market
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on May 25 co-organised a workshop to announce a report on Vietnam’s financial market in 2021 and its 2022 outlook. BIDV Senior Executive Vice President Tran Phuong said it is a result of research by a team of ADB and BIDV experts. This is the first time a Vietnamese financial institution has collaborated with ADB to make a comprehensive assessment report on the Vietnamese financial market, covering the fields of banking, securities, and insurance, he noted. Looking back at 2021, the report states that the world economy recovered quite quickly along with a rapid increase in inflation due to the majority of countries reopening socio-economic activities. The global financial market continued its fast recovery given the new normal condition and strengthened confidence. In that context, Vietnam's economy recovered quite … [Read more...] about BIDV, ADB release report on Vietnam’s financial market
Scientific seminar on Ho Chi Minh and the Union of Colonies held
Major General Vu Duc Long, Deputy Political Commissar of the academy; leaders of agencies, units, and scientists inside and outside the academy attended the event. The seminar affirmed that 100 years ago, on May 24, 1922, the Colonial Research Council of the Union of Colonies approved the union’s Declaration drafted by Nguyen Ai Quoc. The Declaration featured the core standpoints, orientations for the organization and operation of the union with the aim of guiding colonial nations to struggle for liberating them from oppression and exploitation of colonial imperialism. With Nguyen Ai Quoc and his friends’ energy, knowledge, and talent, the union, though operating for a short time, significantly contributed to connecting the peoples of colonial countries in a common front in the fight against colonial imperialism, and building solidarity between the peoples of the colonial countries and the French working class and working people in a bid to liberate colonial nations from oppression … [Read more...] about Scientific seminar on Ho Chi Minh and the Union of Colonies held
Photo exhibition spotlights friendship between Central European countries and Vietnam
At the exhibition (Photo: https://business.facebook.com/) HCM City (VNA) - An photo exhibition on the solidarity and friendship between the Visegrad Group (V4) (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) and Vietnam opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25. Jointly organised by the Hungarian Consulate General in HCM City and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University HCM City, the event saw the participation of representatives of the Visegrad countries in Vietnam, municipal departments and sectors and diplomatic missions of foreign countries in the city. On display are over 50 photos of animals, plants and landscapes of the Visegrad countries, which were taken by famous photographers of the Association of Hungarian Nature Photographers, the Slovak Association of Wildlife Photographers, the club of nature photographers of the Czech Republic, and the Polish Association of Nature Photographers. In her speech at the opening … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition spotlights friendship between Central European countries and Vietnam
Party and State leaders meet with NA ethnic minority deputies
Party and State leaders meet with NA ethnic minority deputies (Photo: VNA) President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, NA Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien, and head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Mass Mobilization Bui Thi Minh Hoai, attended the meeting. Speaking at the meeting, NA Chairman Hue emphasized that the Party and State always determine that the great unity of ethnic groups is extremely important to the country, which is home to 54 ethnic groups living together peacefully, and standing side by side in the process of national construction and defense. The Party and State consistently build policies on great national unity on the basis of equality, solidarity, respect and mutual development. Policies related to ethnic minorities are affirmed in all Constitution versions of the country, he stressed. In recent years, many socio-economic … [Read more...] about Party and State leaders meet with NA ethnic minority deputies
Legislators debate socio-economic development, state budget
Speaking at the group discussion on supplementary assessments of the implementation of the socio-economic development plans and the state budget in 2021 and the first months of 2022, Phuc also stressed social issues that need special attention, especially education, child abuse, drowning and school violence. He pointed to challenges to the national economy in the time ahead such as inflation, impacts of the soaring global energy prices and stock market volatility which requires supportive measures to stay stable. The President recognized the encouraging economic indices in the first five months of 2022, but warned against complacency. He said the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress sets specific targets by 2025, 2030 and 2045, with continuously high growth. Therefore, it requires strong, drastic measures to reach the targets. Legislators shared the view that despite unprecedented difficulties caused by COVID-19, the country’s socio-economic development still … [Read more...] about Legislators debate socio-economic development, state budget
Reaching growth target a challenge for this year: NA chair
National Assembly deputies were divided into teams to discuss socio-economic achievements and challenges during their third working day in Hà Nội on Wednesday. VNA/VNS Photos Phạm Kiên HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ yesterday day expressed his concern that this year’s growth target will be hard to reach. He was speaking during the third working day of the third session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) in Hà Nội. NA deputies reviewed the socio-economic development results in 2021, and discussed plans for further development and budget allocation this year. Discussing the economic growth targets that the 13th Party Congress set for the next five years, NA chair Huệ expressed his worries that the country must try much harder to achieve the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 8-8.5 per cent this year. The congress set a GDP growth target of 6.5-7 per cent each year from 2021 to … [Read more...] about Reaching growth target a challenge for this year: NA chair