Logistic services in place for Party Congres.

January 10, 2011 (VNA) -- Reporters covering the 11 th National Party Congress will be providedwith round-the-clock logistic services by a press centre set up inservice of the country's largest event this year. Located on the third floor of the National Convention Centre, where theCongress will take place from Jan. 12-19, the press centre began itsoperation on Jan. 10. It was designed to have press rooms whichare equipped with around 180 computers linked with the Internet tofacilitate reporters' coverage. A wireless Internet service alongside technical, information support and press-related services are already in place. Accordingto Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Do Quy Doan, 620local reporters and 128 foreign reporters and press assistants haveregistered to cover the event. To date, guidance manuals in English and Vietnamese had been delivered to registered reporters. Duringthe nine-day congress, a press release will be issued every day to keepreporters as well as the public in and outside the country updatedpromptly and accurately with what is happening at the congress. Free buffet meals and drinks will be available at the centre for reporters.

(THROUGH ASIA PULSE)