Politics

Soldiers’ uniforms get a makeover
13/12/2009 05:00
The Vietnam People’s Army will wear new uniforms as of December 12, 2009. This is the largest change in military uniforms and has been approved by the Prime Minister. The uniforms Air Defense - Air Force and Infantry officers. Hats...
HCM City People’s Council urges drastic action to ensure life quality
12/12/2009 05:00
The 17th session of the HCM City People’s Council closed Friday with proposals to develop the city’s socio-economic climate in 2010. City’s leaders at the closing session of the People’s Council on Dec. 11, 2009. (Photo: SGGP) The 17th session of...
White paper makes military spending public for first time
12/12/2009 05:00
A Vietnamese Navy exercise on the warship HQ 53. A newly released white paper details Vietnamâs military budget for first time as the country continues to modernize its military. Vietnam is...
Vietnam vows peaceful resolution of maritime disputes
11/12/2009 05:00
Deputy Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh holds a copy of the Vietnam 2009 Defence White Paper at a news conference in Hanoi Vietnam voiced concerns on Tuesday over regional tensions in the East Sea but...
Vietnam, RoK discuss future relations
11/12/2009 05:00
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) discussed to increase two-way trade to 20 billion USD by 2015 and strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in environmentally-friendly technology . The RoK Foreign Affairs, Trade and Unification Committee Chairman...
State President Triet meets Pope
11/12/2009 05:00
State President Nguyen Minh Triet vowed to boost relations with the Vatican in the principle of respecting international law in the interest of world peace, cooperation and development. He made the statement in a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican on...
ADB guarantees loan for power sector upgrade
11/12/2009 05:00
The Asian Development Bank will stand guarantee for a US$342 million loan used to fund urgently needed power transmission and distribution improvements needed in Vietnam. The $325 million...