Politics

Vietnam, RoK promote strategic partnership
19/10/2009 05:00
The President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Myung-bak, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 20-22 at the invitation of State President Nguyen Minh Triet. The friendship and cooperative relations between Vietnam and the RoK have constantly...
National Assembly reconvenes to address government’s requests
19/10/2009 05:00
Vigorous debate is expected on establishment of a property tax, energy-saving, cooking safety, and a number of other issues during the National Assembly’s month-long autumn session. With a full plate of work, the National Assembly convenes...
Deputy PM arrives in Nanning for China-ASEAN Expo
19/10/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung arrived in Nanning city of the Chinese province of Guangxi on October 19 to attend the 6th China-ASEAN Expo In the afternoon, Mr Hung held talks with Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang who described Mr...
Logo for ASEAN Year 2010 in Vietnam unveiled
19/10/2009 05:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem on October 19 chaired a ceremony to launch the logo and website of the ASEAN Year 2010 in Vietnam. The logo was designed by Vietnamese painter Ngo Anh Co, based on a three-propeller pin wheel, a...
National Assembly urged to stop interest rate subsidy
19/10/2009 05:00
In its report to the National Assembly Chairman, the Economic Committee said the 4% interest rate subsidy package should be halted because it had fulfilled its mission. The real estate market is getting warm. In its report to the National Assembly...
RoK President to visit Vietnam in two days
19/10/2009 05:00
The President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Myung-bak, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 20-22 at the invitation of President Nguyen Minh Triet. President Lee Myung-bak (R) received PM Nguyen Tan Dung in Seoul during the latter’s visit to...
Vietnam growth at decade low
19/10/2009 05:00
PM Nguyen Tan Dung Vietnam has weathered the global economic slump but growth has hit a 10-year low and there are many challenges before the nation is on a solid footing, the prime minister warned on Tuesday....