Anti-terrorism trends updated at HCM City training course

A training course on Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Commodities (CBRNE) Identification is being held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 22-25.

The participants get some practice on rescuing victims from contaminated areas. (Photo: VNA)
The participants get some practice on rescuing victims from contaminated areas. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – A training course on Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Commodities (CBRNE) Identification is being held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 22-25.

The event is jointly held by the national coordinating agency for the prevention and control of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) (Agency 81) under the Ministry of National Defence, the Department of Domestic Security under the Ministry of Public Security, and the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Programme under the US Department of State.

The hybrid training course draws the participation of over 30 representatives from competent agencies on the prevention and combat of the proliferation of the WMD in the south, the Ministries of Public Security, Science and Technology, Industry and Trade, and Health, as well as chemical, biological, radiological nuclear and explosive experts of the EXBS programme.

It aims at improving their enforcement capacity, while contributing to promoting the country’s implementation of the UN Security Council’s resolutions and international treaties on the prevention of the WMD.

The participants are updated with new trends in the anti-terrorism activities through CBRNE, thus raising their awareness of the WMD combat./.

VNA

See more

The trial on December 27, 2024 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi court cuts sentences in ‘rescue flight’ bribery case

Among those receiving reduced sentences were Tran Tung, former Deputy Director of the Thai Nguyen provincial Department of Foreign Affairs, whose prison term was cut to 10 years from 12, with six years for accepting bribes and four for abusing power while performing official duties.

Nguyen Duc Loi, Permanent Vice Chairman of the VJA and Head of the Preliminary Judging Panel, speaks at the press briefing. (Photo: VNA)

Over 80 press agencies to join National Press Festival 2025

Themed “The Vietnamese press – Loyalty, creativity, mettle, innovation for national development and protection”, this year’s festival holds special significance as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - 2025).

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on June 15, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Vietnamese in Iran reported safe as Israel-Iran tensions mount

Efforts are underway in coordination with Vietnamese authorities, local counterparts, and relevant foreign missions to implement citizen protection measures, including evacuation plans if necessary. In emergencies, Vietnamese nationals can reach the embassy via hotlines: +989339658252 or +989912057570.

Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Vietnam in Portugal Nguyen Manh Thang addresses the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association launched

President of the Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association José Pedro Vieira stated that the association aims to foster mutual understanding, connection, and cooperation between the people of Portugal and Vietnam.

The free vegan noodle stall has quietly become a source of comfort and compassion for many. (Photo: VNA)

Serving with heart: Ho Chi Minh City’s free vegan noodle stall

The project was initially introduced under the name “1 VND Noodle Stall,” but after some confusion from visitors unfamiliar with the symbolic pricing, the name was changed to “Zero-VND Noodle Stall,” that offers warm, nutritious meals at no cost.