Politics

Deputies address proposed Law on Food Safety
01/06/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – As the National Assembly began debate on a draft Food Safety Law on June 1, street vendors were a popular target of criticism, and sensitive foreign tummies an object of concern. Is unsafe...
Navy to protect fishermen in Vietnam sea
27/05/2010 05:00
Vice Admiral Nguyen Van Hien told fishermen to not worry about China’s ban of fishing in the East Sea. They can still continue their job at the protection of the navy. Vice Admiral Nguyen Van Hien. Vice Admiral Nguyen Van Hien,...
22 countries recognize Vietnam’s market economy
27/05/2010 05:00
Twenty-two countries around the world have to date recognized the market economy in Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Cam Tu reported to the National Assembly on May 26. Twenty-two countries around the world have to...
NA deputies want to levy housing tax
26/05/2010 05:00
During a May 25 meeting to discuss the draft Law on Land and Housing Tax, National Assembly (NA) deputies still wondered about the law’s ability to guard against speculation. VietNamNet Bridge – During a May 25 meeting to discuss the draft Law on Land and...
Int’l donors to Vietnam will hold June meeting
26/05/2010 05:00
The Consultative Group (CG) for Vietnam will hold its mid-year meeting on June 9 for discussions between the Government and donor agencies on development policies. The Consultative Group (CG) for Vietnam, which includes bilateral and multilateral donors to the...
Vietnam’s int’l donors to meet in Kien Giang
26/05/2010 05:00
The Consultative Group for Vietnam will hold its mid-year meeting in Rach Gia City, Kien Giang province on June 9. The Consultative Group (CG) for Vietnam, which includes bilateral and multilateral donors, will hold its mid-year meeting in Rach Gia City,...
Express rail project: “The NA doesn’t make decisions lightly”
26/05/2010 05:00
The NA Vice Chairman says that the Government needs to consider carefully and respond to questions raised by the people, scientists and experts about the express railway project. National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien....