Politics

National Assembly concludes annual session on a positive growth message
24/11/2012 07:07
The tasks were defined by the 13th National Assembly's fourth session, Hung said, as he wrapped it up after more than a month's sitting. Five-hundred deputies had agreed on a number of issues and nine bills during the session. Hung said having NA sessions broadcast live had made...
VN pledges contributions to ASEAN cooperation
20/11/2012 12:14
Speaking at the meetings of ASEAN Foreign Ministers (AMM), ASEAN Political-Security Council (APSC) and ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 16-17, FM Minh stressed that ASEAN countries need to strengthen solidarity, maintain a central role in regional...
Vietnam greatly contributes to ASEM 9
07/11/2012 03:20
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said the event was significant not only for Laos but also for the effective cooperation between Asia and Europe, providing fresh impetus for maintaining peace, security, stability, and development in the two continents. Themed “Friends for Peace,...
EU, Vietnam boost all-round cooperation
30/10/2012 05:53
The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and his wife will begin an official visit to Vietnam from October 31- November 2 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. This is his first visit to Vietnam since both sides established their diplomatic ties in 1990. The...
Bulgaria urged to help Vietnam penetrate EU market
19/10/2012 03:03
At a reception for Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Simeon Diankov in Hanoi on October 19, President Sang highlighted the time-honoured relationship between the two countries, citing it as a firm foundation for expanding cooperation in the future. He praised the...
Party Central Committee’s 6th plenum closes
16/10/2012 02:43
During the 15-day meeting, committee members and other participants manifested a high sense of responsibility, promoted democracy and wisdom, and contributed wholehearted and profound ideas to reports and projects. The Politburo took note of those comments at the maximum level and gave...
President underscores businesses’ role
16/10/2012 02:13
Over the past years, the community of entrepreneurs has developed strongly, making significant contributions to realising national socio-economic development plans and strategies, ensuring national defence and security, and expanding foreign relations, the President said. They have also lent...