Politics

Vietnam modernizing military for self-defense, says general
28/12/2009 05:00
Vietnamese navy vessels on an exercise in the East Sea. General Le Van Dung rules out an arms race or abandonment of the countryâs traditional peaceful diplomacy. Vietnamâs efforts to bolster...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 27/12
26/12/2009 05:00
New visa regulation for VN, Cambodia’s citizens; Vietnam, China set up joint committee for border management; Party delegation visits Laos; People’s Army Day celebrated in Russia New visa regulation for VN, Cambodia’s citizens As from Jan. 1, 2010,...
One more document shows VN’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa
25/12/2009 05:00
Historian Phan Thuan An donated a document December 25 from the Nguyen dynasty, showing Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa archipelago. Historian Phan Thuan An (2nd, L) and an official of Thua Thien Hue city People’s Committee sign an agreement to...
Tan Rai bauxite mine set to be licensed
24/12/2009 05:00
Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai has instructed the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to quickly approve the environmental reports for Tan Rai and Nhan Co projects. The Tan Rai bauxite project in Lam Dong province. Deputy prime minister Hoang Trung...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 25/12
24/12/2009 05:00
Religious, non-religious followers encouraged to promote national unity; Vietnam condemns violence against Guinean civilians; Official pays Christmas visit to Catholics in Nam Dinh Religious, non-religious followers encouraged to promote national unity...
Authorities visit religious dignitaries for Christmas
23/12/2009 05:00
The Government Committee for Religious Affairs attended a Christmas celebration with representatives of eight Protestant sects in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22. A HCM City delegation visits the Archbishop’s Office on December 22 to celebrate the Christmas...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 24/12
23/12/2009 05:00
Top Cuban legislator praises Vietnam’s achievements; The media urged to counter erroneous allegations; Vietnam’s role in ASEAN cooperation highlighted; President meets naval soldiers, war veterans Top Cuban legislator praises Vietnam’s achievements...