Politics

Vietnam, Laos continue strengthening traditional bond
25/07/2009 05:00
Vietnam stands united with Laos in taking the two countryâs special relationship to new heights in the name of peace, cooperation and development, said General Secretary Nong Duc Manh Saturday....
Russiaâs Vietnamese community helps solidify ties: ministers
25/07/2009 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (R) receives Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Hanoi Saturday The Vietnamese and Russian foreign ministers agreed that the Vietnamese community in Russia was playing a positive role...
Gov’t to grant further bauxite permits
24/07/2009 05:00
Further permits will be granted to Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industry Group for exploring unexploited bauxite under the Nhan Co and Tan Rai projects, said the Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai recently. View of the area where the Nhan Co Aluminum Plant...
PM calls for increased economic, trade ties with Australia
24/07/2009 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung Friday said Vietnam and Australia should foster bilateral economic and trade cooperation for mutual benefit as well as contributing to regional and international development....
Vietnamese-American expelled due to anti-State activities
24/07/2009 05:00
Vietnam police on July 24 expelled Vietnamese-American Vo Kevin Huan who had earlier done anti-Vietnam activities in the country. Vo Kevin Huan writes a letter to ask for forgiveness while in police custody Huan, born in 1983 and also known as...
Vietnam, Russia agree to boost economic ties
24/07/2009 05:00
Vietnam and Russia will continue to promote all-round cooperation, especially in economics, energy, machinery manufacturing, mechanical engineering, infrastructure construction and education in line with their fine political ties. The agreement was reached...
ARF has important regional role to play, says Foreign Minister
23/07/2009 05:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem The ASEAN Regional Forum plays an important role in the regionâs stability and development, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem....