Politics

Vietnam joins Cambodia, Thailand to cope with oil spills
14/08/2009 05:00
The Prime Minister has ratified a plan to implement a joint statement and a framework program between Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand on an oil spill response in the Gulf of Thailand for the 2009-2015 period. The plan aims to build a better sea environment...
Ministers rebuked for slow construction, video game rules
14/08/2009 05:00
Workers paving a section of the National Road 32 in Hanoi. National Assembly representatives blasted two ministers at a Standing Committee meeting Friday for poor management of construction projects and online gaming...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 15/8
14/08/2009 05:00
Party leader receives outgoing NZ ambassador; Vietnam joins countries to cope with oil spills; Vietnam supports Myanmar’s efforts for reconciliation; Tuyen Quang urged to fully tap potential Mr Manh (R) shook hand with the NZ ambassador. (Photo: VNA)...
Chinese nabbed Quang Ngai fishermen return home
14/08/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Twenty five fishermen, from Quang Ngai Province, who were taken by the Chinese safely returned home August 14, the province’s Coastguard Headquarters said. A fisherman from Quang Ngai Province is happy to return after being held by the Chinese....
NA scrutinises economic groups
13/08/2009 05:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee spent yesterday morning (August 13) discussing a report on the management of State economic groups In 2008, these economic entities made up nearly 40% of the country’s gross domestic product, generated 39.5% of the...
Irrational toll stations to be closed, said Transportation Minister
13/08/2009 05:00
The Minister of Transportation was questioned by congressmen this morning, mainly about problems with toll collection and the slow pace of some road projects. Minister Ho Nghia Dung. Minister of Transportation Ho Nghia Dung was questioned by the National...
Vietnam finds 1 more document to prove sovereignty over Paracels
12/08/2009 05:00
An administrative document dating back 250 years, found in a village in Thua Thien- Hue city Province, establishes Vietnam’s sovereignty over Paracel islands. This document found in the archives at My Loi village in Hue serves as evidence of Vietnam’s...