In depth

Can’t hide the people’s eyes
07/04/2010 05:00
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Legal Committee Nguyen Van Thuan disclosed National Assembly’s verification of “thorny” bills with VietNamNet. Deputy Nguyen Van Thuan, 58, was born in the northern province of Bac Ninh....
“A deputy can’t hide from the people’s eyes”
07/04/2010 05:00
Deputy Nguyen Van Thuan is a top legal expert and he wishes that the legislature had more staff, more full-time members and more time to study drafts put forward by the Government. Though his voice is often heard in National Assembly...
Fortuneteller prefers foreigners in Hue
02/04/2010 05:00
Despite her smattering English, Mother Dieu is always self-confident when communicating with foreigners. She likes to tell them good things and encourages them to believe in their bright future. For those lucky enough to cross paths with Mother...
A young legislator ‘learns the ropes’
31/03/2010 05:00
Continuing its ‘Know Your Deputy’ series, VietNamNet talks with Huynh Thi Hoai Thu, 33, one of the youngest members of the National Assembly. VietNamNet: Do you feel intimidated at National Assembly (NA) sessions because you are...
Making computers understand
28/03/2010 05:00
Dr. Phan Thi Tuoi. The Kovalevskaia for female scientists 2010 has been presented to three women, including Dr. Phan Thi Tuoi from the HCM City University of Technology. Former HCMC university chief wins science prize Female...
“I’m ashamed when I see those empty chairs”
28/03/2010 05:00
Deputy Nguyen Dang Kinh, vice chairman of the Hanoi Veterans Association, regrets that many deputies who are not so busy but still find excuses to miss National Assembly meetings. Another profile in VietNamNet ’s ‘Know Your Deputy’...
Economist weighs in on inflation, GDP, and interest rate ceilings
24/03/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – If you want a high GDP growth rate, you have to accept high inflation, said economist Ngan recently spoke with Tien Phong newspaper about economic issues in 2010 and about what Vietnam should do to curb inflation, keep the...