Politics

Vietnam set for middle income status: World Bank
23/12/2009 05:00
A farmer poses in her rice paddy field in Vietnam’s northern Bac Ninh province, outside Hanoi The World Bank said it had approved its biggest ever loan to Vietnam as it virtually endorsed the once war-ravaged Southeast...
Army celebrates twin anniversaries
22/12/2009 05:00
A meeting to mark the 65th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 20th anniversary of the All-People’s Defence Day was held in Ha Noi on December 21. A meeting to mark the 65th anniversary of the Viet Nam People’s Army (December 22, 1945) and the...
Vietnam to play a leading role in ASEAN
22/12/2009 05:00
Paying a visit to Vietnam to discuss the priorities and the action programme of ASEAN in 2010, the ASEAN General Secretary expects Vietnam to play a leading role next year. ASEAN General Secretary Surin Pitsuwan. “ Vietnam has many friends and...
Vietnam bolsters defense cooperation with Russia, US
21/12/2009 05:00
PM Nguyen Tan Dung (L) exchanges documents with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin (R) Deals signed for buying subs, warplanes, nuclear plants from Russia. Vietnam signed a major arms deal and...
Vietnam promotes national defence diplomacy
21/12/2009 05:00
Vietnam is proactive in promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation in national defence by fully taking part in all ASEAN activities as well as those within the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnam is proactive in promoting bilateral and multilateral...
Moments in life of legendary generals
21/12/2009 05:00
The daily life of Vo Nguyen Giap, the legendary general and mastermind of the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu has been shot by journalist Tran Viet Van. Lieutenant General Pham Xuan The is stitching his uniform. The historical battle in his life is the...
A year-end review of Vietnam’s military
21/12/2009 05:00
The year 2009 is about to end with special events. On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22), VietNamNet reviews these events. This is the third time the country has published its White Book on National Defense...