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Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Tran Van Khoa said local people’s respect and admiration for the late leader inspired the embassy’s collaboration with the Turongomi repertory dance theater in Dhaka to arrange the show. At the concert He said the joint project is an effective way to popularize Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts among Bangladeshi people and helps strengthen the two nations’ friendship. Pooja Sengupta, director and choreographer of the 40-minute art performance, said her parents told her about Ho Chi Minh when she was a child. Her admiration for the man, her visit to Vietnam in 2017 and Khoa’s encouragement led to the start of the project, she added. Najmul Sheikh, a university lecturer in Dhaka, said he was moved by the show, while Vu Thi Khanh Ly, a Vietnamese expatriate in the country, said the event taught her that Ho Chi Minh is a source of pride for not only Vietnam but also international friends. Ho … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi artists bring Ho Chi Minh’s life to stage

Launched eight months ago, the contest received 4,533 videos from youths of civilian and military units. After qualification rounds, 227 entries were selected to compete in the military wide contest for 15 first, 25 second, and 35 third place prizes. Entries reflect effective models and exemplary people in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals, and style and tell touching stories related to organizing the movement. Photo for illustration. Source: bienphong.com.vn. The video contest is held by the Military Youth Board and relevant agencies and units under the instruction of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) for young officers and youths from youth committees. It aims to discover, nourish, and popularize effective models and exemplary individuals.  The event is also to promote the implementation of directives of the Politburo and the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission … [Read more...] about Videos on troops following President Ho Chi Minh’s examples compete for awards

National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien (second from right) shakes hands with President of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina. (Photo: VNA) Antananarivo (VNA) – The visit to Madagascar by a high-ranking delegation from the Vietnamese National Assembly will contribute to tightening the bilateral relations and open up new cooperation opportunities between the two countries, especially in the field of economy. President of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina made the statement at a meeting with National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien in Antananarivo on March 26. He underlined the special traditional relations between Vietnam and Madagascar through historical periods.  The two countries have strengths and great cooperation potentials in agricultural production, he said, adding that Madagascar boasts vast cultivation land and abundant labour forces while Vietnam has experience and high agricultural technology. The President called on Vietnamese enterprises … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Madagascar beef up cooperation

The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department makes its debut on January 5(Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, which was upgraded from the Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre of the Ministry of National Defence, made its debut at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 5. Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated the agency on its new status, saying it reflects the Party’s and Government’s acknowledgement of the agency’s contributions to realising the country’s extensive global integration in the defence field. He expected that it will provide a new cooperative channel with the UN and other important partners. He urged ministries and sectors to closely work with the Defence Ministry in peacekeeping-related activities to advise the Party and Government on the implementation of fieldwork missions and involvement in the UN’s relevant policy planning. He asked the department to boost human resources training, … [Read more...] about Vietnam peacekeeping department debuts

Urban waste is collected in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi People’s Committee has asked all of its organisations and agencies to refrain from using plastic bags and single-use plastics starting from this month. Luu Thi Thanh Chi, deputy head of the Hanoi Environment Protection Division, told reporters at a recent press conference that the municipal People’s Committee has approved a plan to reduce plastic waste in the capital. It was the latest effort by authorities to combat "white pollution" in the city that sees about 80 tonnes of plastic and nylon bags discarded every day, not all of which can be properly collected or treated. According to Chi, the Hanoi People’s Committee demanded that 100 percent of the city organisations stop using polyethylene (PE) plastic bags – the most common type but takes the longest time to decompose – and single-use plastics products from November. The committee also set the goal of reducing … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s agencies requested to stop using single-use plastics