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Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong (R), permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, and visiting Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to the development of good neighbourliness; traditional friendship; and comprehensive, sustainable, and long-term cooperation with Cambodia, Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong has said. Vuong, who is also the permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, made the affirmation at a reception for visiting Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin in Hanoi on May 28. He congratulated Cambodia on its remarkable achievements in the recent past, including the results of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam prioritises developing friendship, cooperation with Cambodia

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 Government Inspectorate (GI) has announced conclusion of its inspection of the acquisition of Audio Visual Global (AVG) by State-owned communications giant Mobifone (Source: anvientv.net) Hanoi (VNA) - The Government Inspectorate (GI) has announced conclusion of its inspection of the acquisition of Audio Visual Global (AVG) by State-owned communications giant Mobifone, and proposed starting legal proceedings and investigation into the case. In an announcement issued on March 14, the GI said the case was extremely serious, as Mobifone, the Ministry of Information and Communication and related agencies had committed many wrongdoings during the process of acquisition. Thus the GI recommended that the Prime Minister instruct the Minister of Information and Communication to consider and annul the decision approving Mobifone’s investment in television service and transfer the case to the Ministry of Public Security for investigation.  The GI’s inspection found that … [Read more...] about Gov’t Inspectorate proposes investigation into Mobifone’s purchase of AVG

Patients receive Methadone treatment in Bac Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 53,000 drug users in Vietnam has received Methadone treatment to cure their addiction since the treatment was first piloted in Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong in April 2008. Director of the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control under the Health Ministry Nguyen Hoang Long said Methadone has become available in all 63 provinces and cities nationwide, with legal and technical regulations for the treatment completed. Research projects conducted by the Health Ministry and localities all showed that Methadone treatment has reduced remarkably the use of drugs among patients. After 24 months, only 15.8 percent of patients under Methadone still use heroin. The frequency of use also dropped from 3-5 times a day before treatment to 2-3 times a month after 24 months of treatment. Besides, the Methadone therapy also contributed to reducing the transmission of HIV through blood. The rate … [Read more...] about Nearly 53,000 drug users receive Methadone treatment to cure addiction

President Ho Chi Minh (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The theoretical and practical values of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament were the main focus of a scientific seminar held in Hanoi on August 14 as the country looks back on the 50 years implementing the leader’s final document. President Ho Chi Minh began writing his will in May 1965 and finished it in May 1969 – four months before he passed away. Papers presented at the affirmed that the special historic document has become a guideline for Vietnam’s revolution and development during the past 50 years. Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum Vu Manh Ha stressed that among the valuable assets left by the President, the Testament bears great values both theoretical and practical not only for the past stages in Vietnam’s revolution but also the upcoming path. The document contains his heartfelt recommendations on the building of a pure and strong Party, personnel strategy and plans to rebuild the country after … [Read more...] about Scientific seminar examines values of President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament