Charlie Tutt, a retired US marine and head of the US veteran pilot delegation, speaks at the meeting among Vietnamese and US pilots. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương GiangViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese and American veteran pilots, once enemies in the air during the anti-US war, reunited in Hà Nội on Wednesday for the third time. Present at the gathering were Lt. Gen. Nguyễn Đức Soát, hero of the People’s Armed Forces and head of the Vietnamese veteran pilot delegation; Charlie Tutt, head of the US veteran pilot delegation; representatives from the Air Defence – Air Force Service under the Việt Nam Defence Ministry and veteran pilots of the two countries. In his remarks at the event, Lt. Gen. Nguyễn Đức Soát said the Vietnamese and US veteran pilots met for the first time in Hà Nội on April 13, 2010 and their second meeting took place in San Diego, California, the US, in … [Read more...] about Once enemies, Vietnamese and US veteran pilots join hands in Hà Nội
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Vietnamese, US veteran pilots gather in Hanoi
Vietnamese and American veteran pilots, who were once enemies of each other in the air during the anti-US war, gather in Hanoi on October 3 for the third time. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese and American veteran pilots, who were once enemies of each other in the air during the anti-US war, gathered in Hanoi on October 3 for the third time. Present at the gathering were Lt. Gen. Nguyen Duc Soat, hero of the People’s Armed Forces and head of the Vietnamese veteran pilot delegation, Charlie Tutt, head of the US veteran pilot delegation, representatives from the Air Defence – Air Force Service under the Vietnam Defence Ministry, and veteran pilots of the two countries. In his remarks at the event, Lt. Gen. Nguyen Duc Soat said the Vietnamese and US veteran pilots met for the first time in Hanoi on April 13, 2010 and their second meeting took place in San Diego, California, the US, in September seven years later. This event is not only a chance for the aviators … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, US veteran pilots gather in Hanoi
Tunisian government announces social reforms after week of unrest
Tunisia's government on Saturday announced an increase in aid to the needy and improved health care as part of social reforms following a week of unrest triggered by austerity measures. Social Affairs Minister Mohamed Trabelsi told reporters that monthly aid to needy families would rise from 150 dinars (50 euros) to between 180 and 210 dinars (60 and 70 euros). He said reforms which have been in the pipeline for several months would guarantee medical care for all Tunisians, without elaborating, and also provide housing to disadvantaged families. The announcement came after President Beji Caid Essebsi consulted with political parties, unions and employers. The North African country has been shaken by a wave of protests over poverty and unemployment during which hundreds of people were arrested before the unrest tapered off. "It's a very advanced legal project, which was submitted to parliament and will be discussed over the next week," said a government source who requested … [Read more...] about Tunisian government announces social reforms after week of unrest
Vietnamese mother of US veteran denied visa to attend his funeral: report
A Vietnamese mother was denied visa to the U.S. twice and could not attend the funeral of her son, who served in the U.S. Navy, his father told the media. The 22-year-old veteran died of leukemia last month but his mother missed his burial because her request to visit was turned down by the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, WREG-TV reported. “That’s what made me fuming mad. Fuming,” the father, Hung Truong, who is of Vietnamese origin, told the Memphis station. His son served in the Navy for four years before leaving in October and had planned to study graphic design. He died on December 17, shortly after doctors diagnosed him. The father said his son was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s exhortation: Don’t ask what your country did for you, but ask what you did for your country. “But he’s already done for this country, but what has this country done for him?” he said, as cited in the report. Truong, who owns a jewelry store in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese mother of US veteran denied visa to attend his funeral: report
Int’l Friendship Tennis Tournament for Veterans 2008
The first International Friendship Tennis Tournament for Veterans, hosted by Vietnam Veterans' Magazine will be held at Thanh Long Sports Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from December 8-12. The event has the participation of around 50 veterans from Singapore, Laos, The Republic of Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Russia, the United State of America and the host country, Vietnam. During the tournament, the participants will also join many other activities such as their visit to Ben Duoc Martyr Monument, Cu Chi Tunnels and meeting with the Veterans Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. The Vietnam Television will broadcast live the opening match and the award presentation ceremony on VTV4 and VTV9. (Source: Nhan Dan) … [Read more...] about Int’l Friendship Tennis Tournament for Veterans 2008
Historic town of Hoi An ascends to city status
The historic town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has now become a city under a decree signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Tuesday.Covering 6,147ha and bordering the East Sea and Dien Ban and Duy Xuyen districts to the north and the west, the new city has a population of 121,716.Hoi An city has nine wards in inner areas: Minh An, Son Phong, Cam Nam, Cam Pho, Thanh Ha, Tan An, Cam Chau, Cam An and Cua Dai.There are four suburban communes of Cam Ham Cam Thanh, Cam Kim and Tam Hiep (Cham Island).Hoi An was recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999Source:VNS The old quarter of Hoi An. The area was recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999 and now claims city status. Photo: VNS … [Read more...] about Historic town of Hoi An ascends to city status
Hoa Binh: Signing the cooperation program of Culture, Sports and Tourism
(Cinet) – The cooperation Program includes 5 main contents: enhancing the information activities, propagandas, and instructions of cultural and sport activities to the local associations. The two branches cooperate to organize one sporting prize of the veteran association of the province and the performing art festival of the veteran association 5 times per year; consulting the executive committee, local authorities to show concerns and create favorable conditions for activities of letters and arts, sports of the veteran association ... On 4/3, the veteran association and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh Province organized the signing ceremony of the cooperation program on letters and arts, sports of the veteran association in the phase 2009-2012. The Cooperation program includes 5 main contents: enhancing the information activities, propagandas, and instructions of cultural and sport activities to the local associations. The two branches cooperate to … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh: Signing the cooperation program of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Veterans Association of the MOCST: Seminar on some activities 2012
(Cinet) - On the morning of February 16, in Hanoi, Veterans Association of the MOCST organized a seminar on appreciating some results in 2011 and plans for 2012. Deputy Minister Ho Anh Tuan attends and directs the seminar. At the seminar, a comrade Nguyen Huu Gioi, Deputy Minister of Library Department, head of Office for Veterans Association of the MOCST made a speech for summarizing some results in 2011 and an orientation 2012. Accordingly, in 2012, Veterans Association of the MOCST will implement some activities as follows: promoting a propaganda and information serving some politic tasks; participating into some activities organized by Veterans Association of Vietnam; organizing Day for Martyrs and Wounded Soldiers, etc. Also, the Association builds some plans for organizing some veterans to visit some battles in Tay Bac (estimated in Quarter III, 2012). Addressing at the seminar, Deputy Minister Ho Anh Tuan, a chairman of the Veterans Association of the … [Read more...] about Veterans Association of the MOCST: Seminar on some activities 2012
Defence Minister receives Lao, Cambodian war veterans
Vice President and Secretary-General of Cambodia Veterans' Association (CVA) General Kun Kim expressed his thanks for the support the Vietnamese Defence Ministry has provided for his association over the past time, hoping that the Ministry will continue doing so as well as facilitate the cooperation between the Veterans' Associations of the two nations in the future.For his part, Minister Ngo Xuan Lich affirmed that the Vietnam People’s Army will always stand side by side with its Cambodian counterpart and the CVA in the cause of national building and protection.During his reception for the Lao National War Veterans' Association, Minister Lich highlighted the activities jointly implemented by the two nations’ armies and veterans’ associations to raise the awareness among all people, particularly the young generations, of the Vietnam - Laos comprehensive cooperative ties in the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017. Lich pledged … [Read more...] about Defence Minister receives Lao, Cambodian war veterans
Massive fire leaves Vietnamese beach town in the dark
[Video by Nguyen Khoa] A huge fire has been raging for hours in the southern beach town of Vung Tau, causing widespread power outages. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at around 9:30 a.m. and was still burning at 3 p.m., despite 10 fire trucks being sent to the scene. Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper said the fire started in a scrap warehouse belonging to a Chinese national. Flammable materials and strong winds have helped the fire to spread quickly. It has already taken down two high voltage power pylons, leading to a blackout across the town, which is outside Saigon and home to 450,000 people. Smoke columns of around 100 meters (330 feet) high could be seen from 10 kilometers away, according to a Thanh Nien (Young People) report. No casualties or damage estimates have been reported. … [Read more...] about Massive fire leaves Vietnamese beach town in the dark