Politics

Coal and Mineral Group chairman resigns following nepotism warning
30/09/2009 05:00
Doan Van Kien, Chairman of the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Group (Vinacomin) has resigned in a letter to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Vinacomin’s Chairman Doan Van Kien. Doan Van Kien, Chairman of the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Group (Vinacomin) has...
Australian navy on goodwill visit donates gifts to needy children
30/09/2009 05:00
Lieutenant Apron Convery presents gifts to a child on board the HMAS Darwin. The Australian navy on Thursday donated gifts to 26 disadvantaged children of the HCMC Youth Vocational Training and Education Center....
âTry really hardâ to meet national growth target, PM exhorts
30/09/2009 05:00
Vietnamâs gross domestic product grew 4.56 percent in the first nine months this year Vietnamâs economy needs to expand by more than 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter to realize the annual growth target of more than...
Prime Minister criticizes five provincial Chairmen
28/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Chairmen of Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Dak Nong and Dong Thap provinces have been reprimanded for lateness in indentifying procedures. The Chairmen of Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Dak Nong and Dong Thap provinces have been...
Right time to push gender parity, Asian policymakers told
28/09/2009 05:00
Asian women were among the first casualties of the global economic crisis Greater support for gender equality is one of the most effective ways of promoting economic recovery and inclusive growth in Asia, a conference in...
US, Vietnam enjoy âbroad-basedâ ties: US Deputy State Secretary
27/09/2009 05:00
The US and Vietnam are enjoying a âbroad-basedâ relationship that is evident in increased dialogues and intensified high-level visits, US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said in Hanoi Sunday....
Hanoi amends personnel strategy
27/09/2009 05:00
After VietNamNet published articles about Hanoi’s new personnel strategy, Hanoi Department of Home Affairs’ deputy chief Le Quoc Cuong said on September 25 that the plan will be amended. The Hanoi Department of Home Affairs’ deputy chief Le Quoc Cuong....