Politics

National administrative data goes online
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on October 26 pressed the button to put the national database on administrative procedures on the internet. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at the launching ceremony of the national administrative database....
India grants market economy status to Vietnam
26/10/2009 05:00
India said Monday it has granted the âMarket Economy Statusâ to Vietnam, which responded by entering into the Indo-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement that was signed with other members of the 10-nation block in August. The grant of MES would ensure that in...
Deputies differ on tax laws
26/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed amendments to the laws on Value-Added Tax and the Corporate Income Tax. Workers of a machine spare parts company assemble rice harvesting machines. Amendments to the laws on Value Added Tax...
Vietnam to encourage ASEAN youth exchanges: PM
25/10/2009 05:00
As the ASEAN president in 2010, Vietnam will pay particular attention to supporting the activities of youth because they have a role in fostering cooperation among member nations, the prime minister said Friday....
Hanoi’s expansion embraces more bureaucrats
25/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Over one year after the capital city expanded, beginning in August 2008, Hanoi has an additional 700 government employees, very far from its permitted level. VietNamNet Bridge – Over one year after the capital city expanded, beginning...
Japan grants $650 million for five ODA projects
25/10/2009 05:00
Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Hong Phuc and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Mitsuo Sakaba signed diplomatic notes on October 26 on Japan’s ODA grant to Vietnam for the 2009 fiscal year. The Japanese ODA-funded Can Tho Bridge. The...
NA session continues dialogue on economy, law
25/10/2009 05:00
This week’s agenda for the ongoing National Assembly session will focus on reviewing socio-economic performance in 2009, discussing new targets for 2010, and considering several bills. This week’s agenda for the ongoing National Assembly (NA) session...