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The event was attended by Chief of the Vietnam Coast Guard Major General Le Quang Dao, among others. The establishment of the Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division marked the new height of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command in general and its Staff in particular, on the occasion of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command’s 25th anniversary of its foundation day. Meanwhile, it also helps the Staff of the Vietnam Coast Guard grasp situations at sea early and from afar, meeting all task requirements of protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands in the current context. Addressing the event, Major General Le Quang Dao congratulated the unit on its new development, urging the General Department II of the Ministry of National Defense and functional units to create favorable conditions for the unit in both personnel and equipment, so as to meet all task requirements. He also asked the newly-established division to ensure its firm political stance, raise competence and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard’s Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division established

Ngo Van Quoc, 39, will be jailed for eight years and three months, a court in Thua Thien – Hue Province announced Thursday on two charges of "asset appropriation" and "appropriating and illegally using military weapons." At around 12:30 p.m. on July 31 last year, Quoc took an AK47 rifle to the gold shops at Dong Ba Market in Hue, threatened the staff and shot at the glass shelves where gold items were displayed. He then took the gold items and threw them into the street for people to pick, shouting "Gold for the poor," according to eyewitnesses. He repeated the stunt for about 10 minutes before leaving the scene and walking along Tran Hung Dao Street in front of the market to reach Trinh Cong Son Park. As he left the market, people rushed to the scene to collect the gold. Around 2 p.m., Quoc dropped his gun and surrendered after a 15-minute negotiation with local police. At that time, he was working as a warden at Binh Dien prison in Huong Tra Town of Thua Thien-Hue. … [Read more...] about Former police captain jailed for robbing gold stores

At the Vietnam - US defence dialogue. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and US Assistant Secretary of Defence Dr Ely Ratner co-chaired the annual Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue in Washington, D.C on September 19 (local time). Commending positive defence cooperation between the two countries in the past year, Chien and Ratner said post-war recovery cooperation has continued to be a pillar and a bright spot in the bilateral relations, helping build trust and foster mutual understanding between the two sides. Chien took this occasion to thank the US for increasing its non-refundable aid from 183 million USD to 300 million USD for the project to clean up dioxin-contaminated soil at the Bien Hoa Air Base, describing it an important resource to complete the first phase of the project. Vietnam will continue creating favourable conditions for the search for US soldiers missing in action … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US hold annual defence policy dialogue

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved a plan to revitalize the Municipal Theatre, also known as the Saigon Opera House, as the theater has fallen into a state of degradation. The renovation of the opera house, which is considered as one of the city’s iconic symbols, is estimated to cost VND337 billion (US$13.9 million). The repair is aimed at preserving the architectural values of the establishment to make it a further attractive destination for international tourists visiting the city and a venue for important festivals and events. Chau Huy Toan, who has worked at the opera house for 33 years, said he has witnessed the building undergo two renovations. The Saigon Opera House is situated at 7 Cong Truong Lam Son, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The theater, developed over 123 years ago, is a popular destination for tourists to the city. In 1998, the city launched a large renovation of the theater and equipped it with modern sound … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to renovate downtown opera house