He was born in 1927 in Cuong Chinh commune, Tien Lu district of the northern province of Hung Yen. He joined the revolution in August 1945 and the Communist Party of Vietnam as its member in May 1946. Hung served as stint as a member of the Party Central Committee in the fifth, sixth and seventh tenures, and Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court from July 1981 to June 1998. He was also a National Assembly deputy for the seventh, eighth and ninth tenures. In recognition of his contributions to the nation and the revolutionary cause, a State-level funeral is set be held on February 10.
(VOVworld)- On Saturday, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and the People's Army Central Party Commission, released a special statement announcing that General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away. General Vo Nguyen Giap, name at birth: Vo Giap (alias: Van), was born on August 25, 1911 in Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province; former Politburo member, former Secretary of the Party Central Committee's Military Commission, former Standing Deputy Prime Minister, former Minister of Defense, Commander in Chief of…... [read more]
Apple co-founder and longtime Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesday. "Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family," Jobs' family said in a statement. "We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief," said the statement. Apple's website has changed to "Steve Jobs: 1955-2011," along with the most iconic picture in which the scraggly bearded charismatic visionary posed with one hand up to his chin. "Apple has lost…... [read more]
PANO - The Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, Senior Lieutenant-General Nguyen Khac Nghien, died of serious illness at military hospital No. 108 on November 13 th. Nguyen Khac Nghien, born in 1951 in a small village in Chuong Xa Commune, Cam Khe District, the Northern Province of Phu Tho, was a revolutionary veteran with over 40 years of revolutionary experiences. He was awarded a number of high honours, including the 30-year Party Member Badge. The state funeral for the general will be held on November 17 th at the…... [read more]
At a reception in Hanoi on January 5 for Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sithidampha, Mr Binh emphasized the important role of the court system in building a law-governed State and protecting justice and human rights. He also affirmed the Vietnamese government's readiness to offer favorable conditions for developing ties between the two countries’ court systems.The Lao Chief Judge elaborated on cooperative activities between the court sectors of the two countries, including regular exchange visits, celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and the 40th anniversary of the signing of bilateral Treaty for Amity and…... [read more]
The Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sitthidampha’s visit to Vietnam contributes to strengthening the relationship and cooperation between the two Parties, States and people. State President Truong Tan Sang said this at a reception with the Chief Judge in Hanoi on December 12. He applauded the results of talks between the two countries’ court sector and said he hopes the two sides will implement more cooperative activities, enhance delegation exchanges and help each other in personnel training. Khamphanh Sitthidampha thanked Vietnam for assisting the Lao court sector to improve the professional skills of its staff. He…... [read more]
