Politics

Ongoing reform marks end of NA’s 6th session
29/11/2009 05:00
The National Assembly’s 12th legislature ended its month-long 6th session on November 27, with Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong describing it as a significant contribution to Vietnam’s reform. NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong The National Assembly’s 12th...
Training crucial in administrative reform
29/11/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Administrative reforms in local and central governments must focus on human-resource development, a forum in Ha Noi heard on November 27. “The most important part of public administration reform is the people,” said Jim Winkler,...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 29/11
29/11/2009 05:00
Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway set to work; PM kicks off pipeline construction; Hanoi to host AIPA workshop on female parliamentarians; FM spokesperson reaffirms sovereignty over East Sea islands Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway set to work Prime...
Vietnam finds Europeanâs human right resolution unacceptable
29/11/2009 05:00
Foreign Ministryâs spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga Vietnam was âvery disappointedâ with the European Parliamentâs recent resolution about its human rights and religious freedom status, foreign affairs departmentâs...
Ex-PM suspected ulterior motives in Suong prosecution
27/11/2009 05:00
Only a month before his death, former PM Vo Van Kiet expressed concern about irregularities in the prosecution of Tran Ngoc Suong to the Can Tho City Party Committee. Only a month before his death in June 2008, former Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet expressed...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 28/11
27/11/2009 05:00
Laos’ National Day celebrated in Vietnam; Vietnam determined to reform administration; Philippine navy commander visits Vietnam; Thai Princess visits Vietnam; Vietnam advocates UN peace-building efforts Laos’ National Day celebrated in Vietnam A meeting...
Homeward bound
27/11/2009 05:00
The auditorium at the National Convention center erupted in applause when President Nguyen Minh Triet told overseas Vietnamese that they were the “blood and bones” of Vietnam. VietNamNet Bridge - The auditorium at the National Convention center erupted...