The conference was attended by Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff Senior Lieutenant General Huynh Chien Thang, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Lieutenant General Nguyen Doan Anh, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, and Major General Pham Truong Son. In the previous month, the General Staff directed its affiliated units to strictly maintain combat readiness, grasp local situations and address arising issues, contributing to firmly protecting national sovereignty. They also closely worked with relevant forces; observed all directives of of the Secretariat, the Prime Minister and the Directive of the Minister of National Defense on combat readiness and well organized activities in celebration of the lunar New Year 2023 (Tet) with absolute safety. During the Tet holiday, the General Staff extended greetings and inspected combat readiness in some military units, made good preparation for training work in 2023, mobilized troops in response to natural disasters and search and … [Read more...] about General Staff reviews task performance in January 2023
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Ho Chi Minh City leader highly values contribution by Cambodian Consul General
Nen spoke highly of the diplomat’s performance, which he said has greatly helped enhance the friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the two countries, including between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodian localities, the Sai Gon Giai phong daily reported. He said he believes in new positions, Sok Dareth will continue dedicating to bilateral connections. Authorities at all levels of Vietnam and Cambodia should act more effectively to implement the guidelines and policies issued by high-ranking leaders so as to lift the two countries’ relations to a new height, the host official noted, affirming that Ho Chi Minh City is ready to do its utmost to develop bilateral ties more strongly. For his part, Sok Dareth thanked the Vietnamese Party and State, as well as authorities and people of Ho Chi Minh City for their support to his office and himself to fulfill duties. He congratulated the Southern metropolis on its achievements and applauded the local administration’s provision of … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City leader highly values contribution by Cambodian Consul General
PwC Vietnam appoints Mai Viet Hung Tran as general director
Tran is currently the assurance leader for PwC Vietnam, a role he has played since 2019. He has over 26 years experience in auditing, accounting and management through construction and real estate, manufacturing and services, hospitality as well as the entire sale and retail industry. Mai Viet Hung Tran Tran’s core expertise lies in assurance, International Financial Reporting Standards and Vietnamese Accounting Standards. Under his leadership, the assurance practice has grown significantly and built up a portfolio of audit clients, including many local companies and multinational corporations. "We are pleased to announce Tran’s appointment and are confident that under his leadership, the firm will continue to grow and deliver on our client and people's expectations. It has been a fulfilling experience leading the firm since 2011, growing our multidisciplinary practice, developing new capabilities and most importantly, driving efforts to make PwC a better place to work … [Read more...] about PwC Vietnam appoints Mai Viet Hung Tran as general director
ABBANK appoints new acting general director
Le Thi Bich Phuong, newly appointed acting general director of ABBANK. — Photo courtesy of the bank An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank has named Le Thi Bich Phuong acting general director from January 30 in place of Nguyen Manh Quan, who stepped down for personal reasons. But Quan remains permanent deputy general director. Phuong, 46, deputy general director since December last year, has a bachelor’s degrees in economics from the Vietnam National University - Ha Noi and in English language from the Hanoi Foreign Language University. She has worked for 19 years in banking and finance sector, has extensive experience in retail and distribution channel development, and has held several managerial positions at Techcombank such as regional director in Ha Noi, sales and distribution manager in the south, head of personal banking and financial services, and executive board member during its transformation period in 2016-20. — VNS … [Read more...] about ABBANK appoints new acting general director
Vietnam publishes book on Communist Party chief’s anti-corruption
The book shows the Party Chief’s comprehensive direction in the graft fight drawn from practice and foresight on issues of Party building, anti-corruption, and the country’s development. Vietnam today [February 2] introduced the launch of a 600-book on the corruption fight by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. The book on Anti-corruption was written by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. Photo: NLD Titled “Persistently determined to prevent and fight against corruption and negative phenomena, contributing to building an increasingly transparent and strong Party and State”, the book summarizes the anti-corruption direction of the General Secretary, who is also head of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-corruption. The book, published by the National Political Publishing House, will be released in print and online. The online version is available for free on stbook.vn . … [Read more...] about Vietnam publishes book on Communist Party chief’s anti-corruption
Party chief’s book on fight against corruption and negative phenomena released
Participants at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 2 to release the book entitled “Resolutely, persistently fighting corruption and negative phenomena to contribute to building more transparent and stronger Party and State” by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong. The release of the book is part of activities to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3) and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena (February 1). Jointly published by the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs and the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House, the book presents directions of comrade Nguyen Phu Trong as the Party leader and head of the steering committee in a systematic manner, and demonstrates the Party’s consistent ideology on the prevention and control of … [Read more...] about Party chief’s book on fight against corruption and negative phenomena released
Defense leader works with Artillery Corps
According to Artillery Corps’ Commander Major General Nguyen Hong Phong, over the past time the Artillery Corps has well given recommendations to the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and the General Staff to issue guidelines, policies, and measures on building the artillery and militia forces. The corps has ensured artillery for combat readiness mission, training, combat, and search and rescue activities while directing, guiding, and checking the observance of combat readiness and training of artillery units. Concluding the working session, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam acknowledged and praised the Artillery Corps for its outstanding achievements in task implementation over the past time. Regarding missions in the first quarter of this year and the time to come, the Deputy Defense Minister asked the Artillery Corps to strictly grasp and implement orders on military and defense in 2023 of the General Staff and resolutions, directives, and … [Read more...] about Defense leader works with Artillery Corps
Defense leader checks Division 308’s preparations for welcoming new recruits
During the visit, Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San checked accommodation and logistic supplies of the unit for new recruits while touring gardens and breeding grounds of Regiment 102 of the division. At the working session with Division 308, the unit’s Commanding Officer Colonel Nguyen Hai Anh briefed the delegation on its preparations for the 2023 recruitment drive. Accordingly, the division has built combat training plan for the first stage, launched refresher courses for commanding officers at all levels, directed affiliates to reinforce training grounds and prepared adequate facilities for the mission. In addition, the division has paid much attention to ensure logistical supply for new recruits, built plans to give them health check-ups, and more. Speaking at the event, Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San praised the division’s efforts in preparing for the tasks. He required the unit’s leadership to continue embracing higher levels’ instructions and directives on new … [Read more...] about Defense leader checks Division 308’s preparations for welcoming new recruits
Vietnam, Trinidad and Tobago set up diplomatic ties
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R), Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, and Ambassador Dennis Francis Smith, Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the Un ited Nations (UN) exhange the joint statement. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago officially established the diplomatic ties on February 1. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam, and Ambassador Dennis Francis Smith, Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations (UN), on behalf of the two governments, signed a joint statement on the establishment of the diplomatic ties between the two countries at New York. Accordingly, Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives at the ambassadorial-level under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. On the same day, the document was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for circulation and to UN member countries for information. With the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Trinidad and Tobago set up diplomatic ties
FDI hoped to help realty market develop sustainably in long term
The real estate sector was at second position in FDI attraction in Vietnam last year. (Photo: baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s real estate sector last year attracted an additional 1.85 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), retaining its second place among industries drawing FDI with combined investment of 4.45 billion USD, accounting for 16.1% of the total FDI poured into the country, according to the Ministry of Construction. real estate enterprises, helping to promote the sustainable growth of the market in the long term. Phu My Hung Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) According to the General Statistics Office, from the beginning of this year to January 20, 2023, the total registered FDI capital in Vietnam reached 1.69 billion USD. VNA … [Read more...] about FDI hoped to help realty market develop sustainably in long term