Politics

Viet Nam resolves to fulfil its role as chair of ASEAN
09/04/2010 05:00
Viet Nam would do its utmost to accomplish the role of ASEAN Chair in 2010, President Nguyen Minh Triet told the heads of ASEAN delegations at a reception . . . Viet Nam would do its utmost to accomplish the role of ASEAN Chair in 2010, President Nguyen...
Vietnam-China cooperate to develop tourism at Ban Gioc waterfall
09/04/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and Chinese tourism officials met in Beijing on April 7 negotiated their plans to cooperate in developing tourism in the Ban Gioc-Duc Thien border area. Issues over three border gates to be resolved...
Statement on sustained recovery, development
09/04/2010 05:00
We, the Heads of State/Government of the Association of South East Asian Nations, met in Ha Noi, Viet Nam on 7-9 April 2010 for the 16th ASEAN Summit. We discussed . . . We, the Heads of State/Government of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), met in...
NA Committee focuses on easing poverty
09/04/2010 05:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee is gathering at its 30th monthly meeting next Monday to scrutinise the fight against poverty across the country. Programme 135 gives facelift to rural mountainous areas Programme 135 helps reduce poverty...
Vietnam, Azerbaijan offer visa exemptions
09/04/2010 05:00
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have signed a protocol on cooperation between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs and an agreement on visa exemptions for ordinary . . . Vietnam and Azerbaijan have signed a protocol on cooperation between their Ministries of Foreign...
ASEAN ministers agree on dispute settlement mechanism
08/04/2010 05:00
ASEAN Foreign Ministers signed a protocol in Hanoi on April 8 to create a legal framework for settling disputes amongst member countries. Toward an ASEAN community ASEAN economic officials review plan US should take responsibility for...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 9/4
08/04/2010 05:00
Deputy PM Hai visits Azerbaijan; NA delegation visits Finland; Vietnam seeks more assistance from WB; Vietnam vows to make AIPA 31 a great success; PM pushes for increased cooperation with Malaysia Deputy PM Hai visits Azerbaijan Deputy...