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A delegation led by Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member and Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee, pay their last respect to former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Many diplomatic corps came to the Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi-based International Convention Centre on March 21 to pay their last respect to former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, who passed away on March 17. Representatives of the diplomatic corps praised the former leader’s contributions to Vietnam’s national construction and development, saying he created a firm foundation for the development of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and countries in the region and the world, helping elevate Vietnam’s position in the international arena. Writing in the funeral book, Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member and Chairman of the Lao Front for National … [Read more...] about International friends mourn for former PM Khai

Nearly 400 documents and artifacts at the event were organized into two parts. The first one consists of photos, reflecting the establishment of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and its development during the French resistance war (from 1944 to 1954). Artifacts at the exhibition It also includes photos of the founding ceremony of the Armed Propaganda and Liberation Team of Vietnam (VPA's predecessor) in the Tran Hung Dao Forest. Artifacts, including a kepi, a gun, and the badge of ranks of former Commissar of Truong Son Army Corps Dang Tinh, among others left deep impression on the viewers. The second part gave the audience an overview of the establishment and combat of the Air Defense - Air Force Service. Outstanding photos and artifacts, including the VPA's first air defense machine gun, anti-aircraft soldiers pulling artillery guns by hand to the battlefield in 1954, and the shirt of heroic soldier To Vinh Dien, attracted much attention from visitors. The … [Read more...] about Hundreds of documents and photos on display feature VPA’s victories

The two-day event, held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung foundation of Germany, is part of the 12th general conference of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP). It draws more than 200 delegates, including over 100 foreign scholars and 35 diplomatic missions in Vietnam. At the conference (Photo: baoquocte.vn) The workshop takes place amidst the changing and unpredictable international and regional situations, along with the growing strategic competition among superpowers in the region. It is meant to be a platform for Vietnamese and foreign scholars and policy makers to assess challenges and opportunities for countries in maintaining a peaceful, stable, and prosperous environment and promoting regional cooperation. Addressing the seminar, CSCAP co-chairmen Prof. Anthony Milner and former ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong said as the world is in the transitional period, countries should step up building … [Read more...] about Int’l workshop discusses peace sustaining amid uncertainties

Alex Newbigging, managing director of Jardine C&C Group On July 30, Jardine Cycle & Carriage (Jardine C&C), a leading group with long-term diversified interests in market-leading businesses across Southeast Asia, announced the Jardine Cycle & Carriage Scholarship, which partner six established universities to support about 70 students. Reaffirming its commitment to grow alongside Southeast Asia, Jardine C&C established university scholarship programmes to sponsor the tuition of students in six countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. Through a series of endowments and donations that are long-term in nature, Jardine C&C’s support for the partner education institutions will run in perpetuity or for a sustained period of 8-12 years. In the next 10 years, about 70 Southeast Asian undergraduates will receive the scholarships. Alex Newbigging, Jardine C&C Group managing director, said, “The launch of the scholarship reinforces Jardine … [Read more...] about Jardine C&C launches regional university scholarship programmes

Inside one of Mobile World Investment Corp's Bach Hoa Xanh store in HCM City. The company shares fell 2 per cent on Thursday. — Photo mwg.vn Vietnamese shares retreated on Thursday as investors were still cautious about the market's short-term outlook amid a lack of supportive information. The benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange fell 0.27 per cent to close at 963.27 points. The market had gained 1.31 per cent on Wednesday. The VN-Index was up as much as 0.37 per cent during the day to touch 970 points but selling increased towards the end of the day, pushing the index down. Most sectors were hit by selling pressure after they had made strong gains to boost the market the previous trading day. Thursday's decline had been widely expected as securities firms believed the VN-Index needed time to settle before rising. Banking, insurance, brokerage and retail stocks ended in negative territory with their sector indices dropping 0.5 per cent and 2.1 per cent. The … [Read more...] about VN stocks step down as confidence fades on lack of news