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The second train destined for the metro line is expected to reach Vietnam by the end of this month. Among the 10 trains ordered, four would be included in the first batch to be delivered from France, MRB confirmed. Each would have four compartments, capable of carrying around 950 passengers, with a designed maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour. … [Read more...] about Second Hanoi metro line conducts debut trial run

Minh said the site is the biggest information project of the VNA to date, with the participation of various units, including agencies in charge of information sources, photos, documents, publication, and technical matters. The engagement of 63 domestic and 30 foreign bureaus has created a special strength for the site, he said, adding that it covers various matters from many localities as well as the perspectives of foreign experts and Vietnamese expatriates. As the VNA is a key press agency providing the most accurate information about the 13th National Party Congress in a timely manner, thousands of stories, photos, videos, and infographics about the gathering have been published on the website since the beginning of January. Apart from updated news, the website, available in six languages (Vietnamese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese), provides archival information, including documents issued at national Party congresses, biographies of Party General Secretaries … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency helping spread official news on 13th National Party Congress

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

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

The press centre will work with all concerned agencies to provide the best conditions for the work of 500 journalists, reporters and technicians from 191 domestic press agencies, more than 60 reporters from 26 foreign press agencies covering the event on-site and 100 reporters from more than 84 foreign press agencies working remotely, according to Lê Mạnh Hùng, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, and head of the press centre. … [Read more...] about Record number of delegates to attend 13th National Party Congress in Hà Nội