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Reporter: In 2022, the military comprehensively completed the tasks and was highly appreciated by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Party and State leaders. Could you name some outstanding results, Mr. Minister? General Phan Van Giang: In 2022, the whole military carried out missions in the context of rapid, complicated, and unpredictable developments of international and regional situation. After two years of being heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts broke out in many places in the world, especially the protracted Russia-Ukraine military conflict that has had a profound and comprehensive impact on all countries. Domestically, the COVID-19 pandemic was put under control, the whole country returned to the normal state with many activities and events held; the whole Party, people, and military took advantage of the opportunity, made full use of the time, and exerted efforts to obtain many important achievements in all fields. However, we also … [Read more...] about The military must be typical and exemplary

Reporter: Could you elaborate on Vietnam’s international integration and external defense relations work in 2022? Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien: Under the leadership and direction of the Party, the State, and the Government, directly the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, the international integration and external defense relations work in 2022 was implemented with important achievements, contributing to protecting national independence, sovereignty, and  national interests; preserving a peaceful and stable environment for building the Fatherland and raising the prestige and position of the country and the Vietnam People’s Army in the international arena. Closely following international and regional developments, we accurately advised the Party and the State on the level and contents of defense cooperation with partners; contributed opinions on important and oriented projects and documents on the external affairs of the Party and the … [Read more...] about External defense relations work must be implemented creatively and flexibly

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the expo, Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that the event would be a gathering for senior defense leaders to meet and discuss issues related to security, defense and other aspects, contributing to enhancing mutual understanding for peace and stability in the region and the world. His hope came true and could be seen in three aspects, including the increasing international position and supports for Vietnam, the expanded opportunities for cooperation and development of defense industry; the reinforced trust of Vietnamese people on the capability of the Vietnam People’s Army. Attraction of Vietnam The expo would have been held in 2020 if the COVID-19 pandemic had not suddenly broken out. Previously, the Vietnam side had planned to invite foreign guests, even to organize an impressive international fleet review in Vietnam for the first time. Therefore, when the pandemic was under control, the Vietnamese Ministry … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs of defense external affairs in 2022

The Vietnamese diaspora has spread across world, except maybe Antarctica. Over the past 50 years, Vietnamese people have left their motherland to plant new roots in Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Aside from western countries, thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of Vietnamese people live across Asian countries and territories such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines. Current estimates put the number of people in the Vietnamese diaspora at about four million. Not only do Vietnamese people live in these countries, but they have certainly made their mark. On a recent visit to Vietnam, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak said, “I know that Vietnamese people in Israel are good at cuisine and enduring in the military.” Au Co, considered the mother of Vietnamese civilization, when taking her fifty children to settle in the snow covered mountains of northern Vietnam, could never have … [Read more...] about Vietnamese embark on global living journies

The rejuvenation of nation’s tourism Oliver Horn - General manager InterContinental Long Beach Phu Quoc “We’ve focused across all of our services and outlets” In recent years, the domestic market has been playing an increasingly important role, giving us the incentive to sharpen our services to fit local travel expectations, while conveying our legacy of refined elegance and worldly travel. When looked at regionally, the picture is of an industry close to full recovery, and we are pleased to welcome lots of guests from Asian countries, especially South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and India – one of the fastest emerging markets throughout 2022. From early this year, the demand from the US and Europe, particularly Britain and Germany, has surged, and we are confident that it will soon return to pre-pandemic levels. Vietnam has been long renowned as the haven of diverse culinary themes, from tempting street food to traditional dishes from each province. … [Read more...] about The rejuvenation of nation’s tourism

2022 was the second year of the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress on implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development. Multilateralism and diversification of foreign relations combining national strength with the strength of the era has helped Vietnam integrate into the global milieu. Vietnam has become a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community. The objective of foreign policy is to ensure the highest interests of the nation on the basis of basic principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, equality, cooperation and mutual benefits. President of the U.N. General Assembly Abdulla Shahid emphasised that Vietnam is a model of the U.N., which makes significant contributions to consolidating multilateralism and participation in U.N. affairs. Vietnam's external activities leave good impression After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam's bilateral … [Read more...] about External affairs affirm Vietnam’s rising position, prestige in global arena

It was the only candidate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and also the only Asian candidate of the Francophone community. Thailand’s Ambassador Nikorndej Balankura said Vietnam’s role in the U.N. as a whole has been very commendable, adding that in the past years, Vietnam has very successfully been a member of the Security Council and represented Asia and Southeast Asia in particular very well. “I think that the fact that Vietnam has been elected is both commendable and well deserved. Vietnam is an ASEAN candidature so Vietnam’s candidacy has been supported by both ASEAN and of course, Thailand, because we're very close bilaterally,” he said. “And it's a successful second election, not the first one. So it's even more pronounced the success of Vietnam. So not only we have Vietnam being a member of the Human Rights Council 2014 to 2016, but will also be member in 2023 to 2025. And this will strengthen the Vietnamese human rights record, advancing the … [Read more...] about Vietnam working hard to protect, promote human rights