Politics

Vietnam, China to boost tourism, trade to $25 billion in 2010
18/10/2009 05:00
Vietnam and China plan to promote tourism and investment activities to increase two-way trade between the two nations to US$25 billion by the end of 2010. Vietnam and its northern neighbor have...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 18/10
17/10/2009 05:00
Vietnam assumes ALA presidency; Da Nang to host two diplomatic events in 2010; Vietnam supports UNMIK’s role in Iraq; Vietnam supports efforts for peace progress in Congo Vietnam took up the presidency of the ASEAN Law Association (ALA) at the ALA 10th...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 16/10
16/10/2009 05:00
Deputy PM welcomes Japan-Vietnam Special Ambassador; Special ties: a valuable shared heritage of Vietnam and Laos; Vietnam, India hold first strategic dialogue Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem on October 16 received Japan-Vietnam...
Lawmakers discuss tax changes
16/10/2009 05:00
The NA’s Standing Committee began working session October 15 with debates on the Bill on Amendments, changes to taxes. The opening of the 25th National Assembly Standing Committee session on October 15 After a short opening session, Minister of Finance...
NA hearing on budget-capital use to be broadcast live
16/10/2009 05:00
The NA’s Standing Committee announced Friday that it would hold a live broadcast of its hearing session on budget-capital use in state-owned groups. Workers of Vinashin’s Dung Quat Ship Industrial Corporation build vessel Dung Quat. Vinashin is one of the...
Foundation for growth
16/10/2009 05:00
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam StÃ¥le Torstein Risa Norwayâs ambassador says Vietnam has taken the necessary first steps toward successful long-term development. Norway has just been ranked...
Draft decree restricts the press: experts
16/10/2009 05:00
Reporters interview Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Pham Khoi Nguyen last May. A draft decree on administrative measures covering media and publishing activities has been roundly criticized for contradicting...