Tokyo (VNA) – Protesting the war inVietnam and supporting Vietnamese people in the struggle for nationalreunification in the 1960s and 1970s were one of the core activities of theLabour Union of Yokohama city, Japan.Senior members of the union shared theirmemories about these activities with Vietnam News Agency’s reporters on theoccasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (September21, 1973).The union, founded in December 1947, organised manymeetings opposing the US war in Vietnam, gathering large number of peace loversin the city. News stories reporting the US air force’s bombing in the north ofVietnam as well as the worldwide movements protesting war in the SoutheastAsian country were hung at public places in Yokohama, drawing public interestat that time.From early 1965, the movement against the US warin Vietnam developed strongly. In September 1966, the Labour Union of Yokohamacoordinated with trade unions around the globe to protest the US war inVietnam. Numerous demonstrations took place across the city. Added to this wereactivities to raise funds to send medicines and essential goods to supportVietnamese people.Morita Kenichi, former President of the YokohamaLabour Union in the 1985-1992 period, was a pioneer in anti-war activities. Toprevent the US forces at the North Piece military base in Yokohama from sendingmilitary trucks to the south of Vietnam, on August 5-6, 1972, the unionmobilised over 500 youths to stage a demonstration at the nearby Murasamebridge to stop the trucks. Morita led the demonstrators, who received warmsupport from city dwellers, hence successfully forcing the US army to cancelits plan to send… [Read full story]
Vietnam has gained considerable achievements in all areas since it adopted the open-door policy and market economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dzung at the opening session of the Business Roundtable with the Government of Vietnam held on January 8 in Hanoi. During the session, the Prime Minister made an important speech on Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and answered a number of questions from delegates. Achievements since the adoption of Doi Moi To highlight achievements he said: “Over the past 20 years, the economic growth rate has continuously stayed at 7-8 and over 8 per cent, the export turnover has year…... [read more]
During his visit to the Republic of Senegal as Special Envoy of the President, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - Chairman of the State Commission for Overseas Vietnamese Vu Hong Nam met the overseas Vietnamese community in Senegal on April 15th. Located in West Africa, nearly 24 hours flying time from Vietnam, Senegal is home to about 3,000 Vietnamese origin people, including the first migrants from the 1950s-60s. Among the nearly 200 Vietnamese families there, most are Vietnamese spouses with Senegalese husbands; some have just arrived there after contact through tourism and then stay there to do business. Most Vietnamese…... [read more]
Vietnamese people spend $3.5 million on jewelry annually This information was given at a International Gemmological Conference, held in Hanoi on October 13, the first of this kind in Vietnam. At the event, Do Minh Phu, Chairman and General Director of DOJI Group, said besides being a big jewelry consumption market, Vietnam has high potential as a jewelry exporter. But due to export tariff restrictions, domestic gold is often priced higher than that of the world market, affecting exports. He added that Vietnam's jewelry gold value reached over over USD2 billion in the period between 2009 and 2010. However, recently…... [read more]
(VOVworld) – For decades, Vietnamese people have seen Cuban leader Fidel Castro as a symbol of revolutionary heroism, staunch spirit, and aspiration for freedom and happiness. Fidel Castro’s death left deep condolences on Vietnamese people. Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, Nguyen Duy Cuong, said: “I was very sad to learn about his death. On behalf of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, I’d like to extend our condolences to the Cuban people. The Association will continue to enhance solidarity with Cuba. On Voice of Vietnam, I’d like to express my sincere feeling to all Cuban friends for the loss of…... [read more]
In his address, President Quang highlighted the Association's contributions to strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He insisted that Russia has been and will be a reliable friend to Vietnam, adding that the signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will create new momentum and opportunities for Vietnam’s trade with EAEU members, especially Russia, to grow.“During this visit, we and Russian leaders have continued to discuss specific measures to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations while promoting our reliable political ties. The visit will benefit both…... [read more]
