Politics

EU wants to negotiate FTA with Vietnam
25/11/2009 05:00
The EU wants to officially negotiate with Vietnam about a free trade area agreement, said the head of the European Commission’s EU-ASEAN, South Korea and India Trade Relations Unit. Mr. Rupert Schlegelmilch. VietNamNet Bridge – The European Union (EU)...
Legislators discuss energy security
24/11/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – In a key effort to ensure energy security and prevent Viet Nam from becoming dependant on energy imports, while also maintaining sustainable development . . . However, some deputies said the title of the law should be changed while some...
National Assembly deputies approve nuclear power project
24/11/2009 05:00
With the agreement of 77.48 percent of deputies, the National Assembly has approved the resolution on the construction of the first nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan province. The model of the nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan. Nuclear power and...
Five bills adopted at NA session
23/11/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – National Assembly deputies on November 23 approved five bills on the elderly, medical treatment, telecommunications, radio frequency and militia. Under the newly-adopted Elderly Law, Vietnamese citizens who are 60 years old and beyond are...
Vietnam expects 7-8 pct annual GDP growth in 2011-2015
23/11/2009 05:00
A pedestrian walks past a Phuong Dong Bank banner. Vietnamâs economy may grow between 7 percent and 8 percent annually from 2011 to 2015, according to a statement on the governmentâs website that cited draft measures...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 24/11
23/11/2009 05:00
Vietnam seeks continued assistance from WB; President receives Chinese procurator-general; Phu Tho needs to focus on human resources training: PM Vietnam wants to receive more assistance from the World Bank in training, communications and institutional...
Overseas Vietnamese community urged to unite with the homeland
22/11/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet has called on the Vietnamese community at home and abroad to uphold the spirit of patriotism and national unity and combine efforts to build Vietnam into a prosperous country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnam...