On the same day, the delegation visited and extended Tet greetings to the Ninh Binh provincial Border Guard Command, asking the unit to maintain combat readiness to protect the 13th National Party Congress and the 2021 lunar New Year while ensuring a happy and safe Tet for its troops and people in border areas. … [Read more...] about Border Guard Command extends Tet greetings to MR4
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Indian e-newspaper highlights Vietnam’s role in region
Hanoi (VNA) – India’s e-newspaper Times of India on January 26 ran an article about the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, spotlighting Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s speech at the congress opening. The article quoted the Vietnamese PM as saying that the congress is taking place at a time of complicated regional and international developments and global challenges such as climate change, natural disasters and pandemics. In that sense, Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress comes at a historic time not only for Vietnam but also for the Indo-Pacific region as a whole, it said, adding that there are multiple challenges and opportunities. Having made tremendous economic progress over the last 15 years, Vietnam’s policy of “Doi Moi” (Renewal) has not only raised prosperity for the Vietnamese people but also significantly bolstered the country’s regional and international position, it said. In fact, most … [Read more...] about Indian e-newspaper highlights Vietnam’s role in region
Russian seminar looks at US relations in Southeast Asia
Hanoi (VNA) - The characteristics of relations between the US and ASEAN and key regional partners, as well as major orientations in their dialogue, were among the topics of an online seminar held by the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Russia on January 26. The seminar brought together more than 100 leading Russian experts and scholars in international politics and security. Delegates also touched on the new US President Joe Biden administration’s forecasted policy towards Asia, along with his stance on multilateral institutions and formats in the region. They shared the view that the Asia-Pacific region and Southeast Asia in particular are expected to continue facing various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic slowdown, and competition between China and the US. Recommendations were made on easing the impact of the challenges and spurring regional integration. Dr Alexander Korolev, an expert from HSE, said external and internal impacts would prompt … [Read more...] about Russian seminar looks at US relations in Southeast Asia
UNFPA presents aid to senior citizens in flood-hit central provinces
People in Phu Tho village, An Thuy commune, Quang Binh province's Le Thuy district face various difficulties during historic flooding in Oct. 2020 At the handover ceremony, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara said the elderly are the most vulnerable group in case natural disasters occur in residential areas, as public health programs are disrupted. … [Read more...] about UNFPA presents aid to senior citizens in flood-hit central provinces
Educational sector achieves positive results
The ministry will develop suitable production methods and mobilise resources for agricultural infrastructure towards modernisation, international integration and sustainability, ensuring resilience to threats of natural disasters and climate change, he said. — VNS … [Read more...] about Educational sector achieves positive results
