Vietnam attends maritime defence exhibition in Singapore
Vietnamese exhibitors are taking part in the11th Asian Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX ASIA 2017) at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, which opened on May 16.
Singapore (VNA) –Vietnamese exhibitors are taking part in the 11th Asian Maritime DefenceExhibition (IMDEX ASIA 2017) at theChangi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, which opened on May 16.
The biennial event saw the participation of naval and coast guard commanders anddefence officials from 44 countries and leading defence industrial groupsworldwide.
As a regional leading exhibition for displaying naval equipment and technologies,the event also serves as a forum for participants to discuss maritimesecurity-related issues.
As many as 230 companies from 29 countries are exhibiting and introducing productsand technologies serving maritime defence at the three-day exhibition,including warships, military weapons, unmanned systems and naval networksecurity solutions, among others.
In his opening speech, Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen highlighted theimportance of maritime trade for the Asian region, affirming that strengthened cooperationamong countries will help ensure navigation security and safety in the region.
Singapore’s naval force is playing a vital role in fostering efforts to addressregional maritime security threats through participating in joint patrols with Indonesia,Malaysia and Thailand in the Straits of Malacca, aswell as sharing information to support the regional effort to fight maritime terrorism.
By 2030, the whole Asia Pacific region will have more 800 warships, Ng Eng Henquoted data of the AMI International - a UK firm that specialises in providingcountless turnkey solutions for navigation and safety equipment.
He said regional countries should strengthen their naval power and multilateralcooperation to deal with new challenges at sea.
In the framework of IMDEX ASIA 2017, a series of relevant conferenceswere organized, including the 5th International Maritime Security Conference and the 3rd International NavalEngineering Conference, which focused on maritime security and updated latesttechnological trends for the naval field.
For the first time, a forumon network security for maritime trade activities was held, debating risksthreatening modern navigation security and the possibility of cyber attacks on fishingships with high value.-VNA
ASEAN and China should ‘expeditiously’ conclude the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) to ease tension in the region, Singaporean Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Commander of Vietnam Marine Police Nguyen Van Son are attending the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX Asia) which is currently underway in Singapore.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
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