Politics

Inflation pegged, says minister
21/03/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Government was confident it had the required tools and margins to rein in inflation to under the 7 per cent target set for the year. The upmarket Phu My Hung Urban Area located in HCM City’s District 7 is an example of proper construction...
National Geographic Society explains ’Hoang Sa’ omission
21/03/2010 05:00
The National Geographic Society (NGS) has acknowledged that denoting Hoang Sa Archipelago with a Chinese name and the word “China” without further explanation . . . “We have carefully reviewed the situation and recognised that simply denoting the archipelago...
Vietnam to use e-passports in 2011
21/03/2010 05:00
The Ministry of Public Security will kick off the project to produce and issue e-passports in 2011. Vigilance needed against rising high-tech crime in banking sector HCM City notary office cuts red tape Gov’t issues decree on citizenship law...
Deputies discuss mineral resources
21/03/2010 05:00
A number of National Assembly deputies yesterday, March 18, recommended a tender process for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. Trucks transport coal at a coal mine in Quang Ninh Province. “This is a necessary regulation to overcome...
Overseas Vietnamese gather in Hanoi for Tet get-together
06/02/2010 05:00
About 1,000 overseas Vietnamese who have returned for lunar New Year celebrations offered incense at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi on February 6. Hanoi Mayor Nguyen The Thao called on overseas Vietnamese to contribute to the homeland. Many...
President praises overseas Vietnamese’ contributions to homeland
06/02/2010 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet has highlighted Vietnam’s important achievements in 2009, attributing them to the efforts by all Vietnamese people, including overseas Vietnamese. President Nguyen Minh Triet has highlighted Vietnam’s important achievements in...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 6/2
05/02/2010 05:00
Ambassadors urged to boost Vietnam’s profile; Mexican State seeks stronger ties with Vietnam; PM receives Lao education minister; Former leaders contribute to draft political report; AIPA gets new Philippine Secretary General Ambassadors urged to boost...