Hanoi (VNA) – Twelve delegates delivered their ideas on how to boost national development in the next five years during a discussion session at the hall on January 27 morning as part of the 13th National Party Congress. Tran Thanh Man, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, presented a report on promoting the strength of the great national unity and reforming the content and methods and increasing the quality of activities of the VFF and socio-political organisations. Phan Van Giang, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of National Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, spoke about how to consolidate and strengthen the all-people defence posture, and continue building a revolutionary, regular, élite and modern people’s army. Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam presented his views on building a clean and strong public … [Read more...] about National development measures proposed at 13th National Party Congress
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Congratulations to newly-appointed US Secretary of State
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on January 27 sent a congratulatory message to newly-appointed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In the message, Minh spoke highly of Blinken’s contributions to the promotion of the Vietnam-US relationship over the years. He affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to and hopes to strengthen the bilateral relationship in a practical, stable, and long-term direction based on the principle of respecting international law as well as each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political institutions. Minh also expressed a hope that the foreign ministries of Vietnam and the US continue to work closely together, thus contributing to further deepening the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership, especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, and COVID-19 response. Earlier, on January 25, he also cabled a message of congratulations to US National Security Advisor Jake … [Read more...] about Congratulations to newly-appointed US Secretary of State
Industrial land rents in north rise to new peak
It was 7.1 percent higher year-on-year as most industrial park developers in the north maintained strong bargaining power thanks to Vietnam’s potential as one of the most sustainable manufacturing hubs, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). … [Read more...] about Industrial land rents in north rise to new peak
Futsal champs cancelled, Việt Nam may have chance to qualify for 2021 World Cup
“The decision belongs to the AFC’s Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee. Currently, there are different ideas of how to choose the best five. One is to base on the teams’ current ranking and another is results of teams in the last three Asian championships,” said Trần Quốc Tuấn, AFC’s chairman of Competition Committee. … [Read more...] about Futsal champs cancelled, Việt Nam may have chance to qualify for 2021 World Cup
Ford recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability
Since 2000, Ford’s annual sustainability report has tracked the company’s wide-ranging approach to and significant achievements in corporate social responsibility related to climate change, water conservation and air quality, among other issues. — VNS … [Read more...] about Ford recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability