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The 64 laid down their lives in the unfair battle to safeguard Gac Ma, Co Lin, and Len Dao in Vietnam ’s Truong Sa. The image of the soldiers standing imposingly to form a circle protecting the national flag on Gac Ma still lives on, reminding the younger generations to always stay resolved to defend every inch of land and sea for which ancestors shed blood to protect. Their combatant spirit has gone down to the national history as a milestone in the mind and heart of current and future generations of the Vietnamese. The Gac Ma battle has fully and clearly demonstrated the firmness and loyalty of revolutionary soldiers - eminent sons of the nation who were willing to sacrifice their lives and not to step back in defending the country’s seas and islands with their blood. The 64 put aside their dreams and devoted their youth to protecting border markers. Their blood dissolved in the sea and their bones soaked into the islands, but their names remained forever in the mind … [Read more...] about 35 years after Gac Ma battle: fallen soldiers still live in generation’s mind

Strategic, decisive General Chu Huy Man was called General Hai Manh (strength in both political and military affairs) by Vietnamese troops and General Thaochan by Lao troops and people. With rich practical experience and extensive strategic vision, the general made great contribution to the national salvation and defense cause, the fulfillment of international duties and the military building. At the very young age, he joined the revolutionary activities. He was among leaders of the August Revolution in Quang Nam province. During that period, he always proved to be a steadfast, loyal, brave, and competent communist. With his talents in both political and military affairs, Chu Huy Man was sent to the North from the Region 5 theater when the national resistance war broke out in December 1946. In the North, he was assigned with strategic important duties. Under his command, regular regiments in Northern Vietnam won a number of feats-of-arms, such as the battle at Phu Thong fortress … [Read more...] about Chu Huy Man – Talented general of Vietnam People’s Army

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday pledged to boost child allowances and paid parental leave as he warned the country faced its "last chance" to tackle a declining population. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) arrives for a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo on March 17, 2023. Like many countries, Japan has been battling a falling birth rate for years, with just under 800,000 babies born last year, the lowest since records began. The country is the world's second oldest, after tiny Monaco, and in January Kishida warned Japan was "on the verge of whether we can continue to function as a society." "Six to seven years from now is the last chance to reverse the declining birth rate trend," he told reporters at a press conference to unveil new policy proposals. "I want to create a society where young people can marry as they wish, and everyone who wants to can have children and raise them without stress," he said. He … [Read more...] about Japan PM pledges aid in ‘last chance’ to boost birthrate

VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang speaks at the get-together of the VNA's veteran war reporters. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Veteran war reporters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) met in Hanoi on March 16 to mark 50 years since they joined the battlefield in the resistance war against the US (March 16, 1973). The former VNA reporters, technicians and telegraphers recalled the day when they left Hanoi for the battlefield, determining to ensure the unending flow of mainstream information . Veteran war reporters of the Vietnam News Agency meet in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Prior to the meeting, they observed a minute’s silence in memory of their colleagues who laid down their lives while on duty in the war, and visited the VNA’s Hall of Tradition. In early 1972 when the war escalated, the 20th plenum of the third-tenure Party Central Committee called on the entire Party, people and army to stay persistent until the complete victory. The GP10 reporters, technicians … [Read more...] about Veteran war reporters – a “golden generation” of Vietnam News Agency

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday as New York prosecutors consider charges over a hush money payment to a porn star, and called on his supporters to protest. "Illegal leaks from a corrupt & highly political Manhattan district attorney's office ... indicate that, with no crime being able to be proven ... the far & away leading Republican candidate & former president of the United States of America, will be arrested on Tuesday of next week," Trump wrote on Truth Social. A spokesman for Trump said the former president had not been notified of any arrest. Trump provided no evidence of leaks from the district attorney's office and did not discuss the possible charges in his post. "Protest, take our nation back!" said Trump, whose supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat. The probe comes as Trump seeks the Republican nomination for the … [Read more...] about Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday, calls for protests

Xi will be the first national leader to shake Putin's hand since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him on Friday over the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia since its invasion. Russia is presenting Xi's trip, his first since securing an unprecedented third term this month, as evidence that it has a powerful friend prepared to stand with it against a hostile West that it accuses of trying to isolate and defeat Moscow. "We can feel the geopolitical landscape in the outside world undergoing drastic changes," Putin said in an article in China's People's Daily published on the Kremlin website, adding that he had high hopes for the visit from his "good old friend." For Xi, the visit is a diplomatic tightrope. China has released a 12-point proposal to solve the Ukraine crisis, but at the same time strengthened ties with Moscow. China has repeatedly dismissed Western accusations that it is planning to arm Russia but says it wants a closer … [Read more...] about China’s Xi arrives in Russia to meet Putin over Ukraine war

The first wave of bullishness as China began abandoning its zero-Covid policy in December lifted airline stocks and online travel agencies like Trip.com Group Ltd. But with global airlines being slow to add capacity to connect China with the U.S. and Europe and Chinese travelers preferring trips closer to home, a new set of stocks is benefiting. Thailand has re-emerged as a favorite destination for Chinese travelers, and also for investors. "We were active earlier in terms of domestic travel, lodging space and airports, where we've done quite well," said Elaine Tse, portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments. Tse said the firm has locked in some profits from those bets. "We are optimistic on a rebound in regional and international travel and continue to get exposure through airports and airplane leasing." Shares of airports, such as Airport of Bangkok and Shanghai International Airport have underperformed the big three Chinese airlines Air China, China Eastern and … [Read more...] about China travel rebound bets turn toward airports, away from airlines

Vietnamese boxer Truong Dinh Hoang successfully defended his WBA Asia title at the LEAD: Born to Lead professional boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening. Hoang faced Baek Dae Hyun from South Korea in the match for the WBA Asia super middleweight belt. Both Hoang and Baek showed confidence in their fighting techniques and tactics. The two boxers exchanged lightning speed attacks with powerful hooks throughout the rounds. Hoang began to have the edge over his opponent in the seventh round as he dished out accurate punches. The Vietnamese boxer won the overall battle and successfully defended his WBA Asia super middleweight belt. Nguyen Ngoc Hai reacts after defeating Campee Phayom at the LEAD: Born to Lead professional boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City, March 25, 2023. Photo: H.T. / Tuoi Tre In the match for the WBA South Asia super-lightweight title, Nguyen Ngoc Hai from Vietnam faced Campee Phayom, a very strong contender from … [Read more...] about Vietnamese defends WBA Asia belt at professional boxing tournament

Depicting the most intense and heroic moments of the 60-day Battle of Hanoi, as the army and citizens fought to defend their capital, the film chronicles street fighting in the Old Quarter against the French invading forces in the winter of 1946. Its final scenes are being shot at full speed, as the feature film “Dao, Pho & Piano” or Peach Blossom, Beef Noodle Soup and Piano is about to be released on the occasion of April 30 and May 1 (National Reunification Day and International Labour Day). The film was commissioned by the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and produced by Film Studio No. 1 JSC. The large-scale studio of "Dao, Pho & Piano" recreates the space of Hanoi in 1946-1947. Photo: VNA A recreation of Hanoi as it was nearly 80 years ago “Dao, Pho & Piano” tells the story of a young couple who braved the dangers to see each other on the last day, February 17, 1947, before the Vietnamese troops … [Read more...] about “Dao, Pho & Piano”: a beautiful story about the spirit of Hanoians