Politics

Vietnamese Prime Minister arrives in Kazakhstan
14/09/2009 05:00
A Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Astana capital on September 14, beginning a two-day official visit to Kazakhstan. A Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Astana capital on September...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 14/9
14/09/2009 05:00
Vietnam seeks more assistance from WB; Subordinate border gates between Tay Ninh and Prey Veng opens; Vietnam, South Africa step up legislative cooperation; Outstanding pupils and students honoured Vietnam seeks more assistance from WB Vietnam wants to...
NA drafts law to ensure there’s energy for all
14/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Under pressure to cut energy consumption, Viet Nam is now turning the spotlight on State-run sectors and mass organisations to find ways to use energy Workers check power lines in the Central Highland Kon Tum province. The National...
Are low gov’t wages the cause of ‘bureaucratic’ behavior?
13/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Earning only $120-180 per month, government employees cannot support their families. This partly explains their harassment of the public at administrative agencies. Administration and politics are different things...
Three bloggers held in custody for national security violations
13/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman on September 11 answered questions about the arrest of some bloggers and reporters over the last several weeks. The spokeswoman for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Nguyen Phuong Nga on September 11 answered...
Vietnam to hand over more US MIA remains
12/09/2009 05:00
The remains of what are believed to be US servicemen who died in the Vietnam War will be handed over to the US government on September 12 in the 111th repatriation ceremony held by the two nations....
Business environment unsound despite reforms, expert says
12/09/2009 05:00
People waiting to have their paperwork processed at the Ho Chi Minh Cityâs Department of Planning and Investment. Vietnamâs business environment has shown little sign of improvement despite serious reform efforts, said...