Dung praised the efforts and achievements of the authorities and local people in Bat Xat District and Trinh Tuong Commune in the past economic development works. The roads and the headquarters of the state agencies and village common houses have all been upgraded. "The Covid-19 support package has been distributed accurately and quickly to the poor and policy beneficiaries," Dung said. "Other residents are also given financial support for their electricity bills amid Covid-19. Even though life is hard right now, I still see everyone smiling and being optimistic." According to Dung, 2020 was a difficult year but Vietnam was still able to develop its economy while fighting Covid-19 thanks to unity from the community, directives from the country's leaders. Lao Cai Province is a prime model, he said. Nguyen Van Vinh, former party secretary of Lao Cai, gave high regards and expressed gratitude for the attention to the ethnic minority groups in the province. Minister Dao Ngoc Dung … [Read more...] about Minister gives Tet gifts to veterans and policy beneficiaries
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Central Vietnam province weighs dam damage against gains
Truong Xuan Ty, deputy director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that apart from contributing to the national power grid, hydropower projects in Quang Nam have played a role in controlling floods during the rainy season and providing water for downstream areas in the dry season. … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam province weighs dam damage against gains
Defense Minister sends condolences to families of fallen troops
Scene of the landslide at the stationed area of Defense-Economic Unit 337 The defense leader emphasized that it was a great loss to troops in the military and people nationwide. He sent deep condolences to the families of the deceased and wished that they would repress their anguish to make joint efforts in overcoming the flood aftermath, soon resume normal life, and continue to contribute to the development of their home town and the nation. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister sends condolences to families of fallen troops
Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
He also laid stress on the effective implementation of the yearly protocol and cooperation plan, signed by the two defense ministries, on such activities as all-level delegation exchanges, personnel training, cooperation in fighting trans-national crimes, drug trafficking, joint patrols, and control of illegal migration. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
Use of force not a priority in handling ‘riot-like’ situations: Vietnam official
Binh Thuan officials have been exerting efforts to help locals understand the details of a draft law that had been at the center of controversy leading to the violence, Huynh Thanh Canh, deputy secretary of the provincial Party Committee, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. … [Read more...] about Use of force not a priority in handling ‘riot-like’ situations: Vietnam official