Politics

Vietnamese PM to be major speaker at “Asia Future” in Japan
18/05/2009 05:00
On the opening day, May 21, PM Nguyen Tan Dung will give a presentation on the challenges facing Asia and six groups of solutions to regain growth and to overcome regression. - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will pay a working visit to Japan from May...
Central African Republic president visits Vietnam
18/05/2009 05:00
The President of the Central African Republic, Francois Bozize Yangouvonda. VietNamNet Bridge - The President of the Central African Republic, Francois Bozize Yangouvonda, began a five-day official visit to Vietnam on May 18 at the invitation of State...
Party leader affirms close ties with Cambodia, Laos
18/05/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of developing relations with Cambodia and Laos and its determination to lift those relations to new heights. Photo: VOV Mr Manh made the affirmation while...
VN honours Uncle Ho for blazing trails to the future
18/05/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – A meeting was held yesterday to mark the 119th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. National leaders and delegates celebrate the 119th birthday of the late President Ho Chi Minh and the 50th anniversary of the...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 19/5
18/05/2009 05:00
Party leader affirms close ties with Cambodia, Laos; Vietnam strengthens healthcare links with Germany; PM receives outgoing Thai ambassador Photo: VOV Mr Manh made the affirmation while receiving a high-ranking delegation from Laos headed by Saman Vinhaket,...
National Assembly said to back bauxite-mining policy
18/05/2009 05:00
The National Assembly (NA) completely supports the policy of developing bauxite mining in the Central Highlands, said Tran Dinh Dan, head of the NA’s office, at a press conference on May 18. The press conference on the 5th NA session on May 18. The...
Nation celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
18/05/2009 05:00
A solemn ceremony was held to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 119th birthday (May 19) in the city named after him on May 18. President Ho Chi Minh. A solemn ceremony was held to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 119th birthday (May 19) in the city named...