Politics

Vietnam denounces Chinaâs objection to continental shelf report
08/05/2009 05:00
Chinaâs protest to the United Nations on Vietnamâs report about its continental shelf limits violates the nationâs sovereignty and its territorial rights over part of the East Sea, the Foreign Ministry said Friday....
POLITICS IN BRIEF 9/5
08/05/2009 05:00
Victory over Nazism celebrated in Vietnam; Vietnam, Laos collaborate to combat wildlife trade; European Day marked in Hanoi; Plans for Vietnam-Brazil friendship association get support Vietnam and Laos have agreed to step up cooperation in the...
PM Dung meets with voters in Hai Phong
08/05/2009 05:00
Localities should join hands to overcome difficulties, prevent economic slowdown, stabilise the macro-economy, ensure social welfare and maintain an economic growth rate of 5-5.5 percent in 2009, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Localities should...
Vietnam presents human rights report to UN today
07/05/2009 05:00
Vietnam will present the periodical report on the human rights situation in Vietnam to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, today, May 8. This is the first time the country has presented its national report on human rights to the UN....
Vietnam, Slovakia foster traditional ties
07/05/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Vietnam attaches great importance to promoting mutually beneficial cooperation with its traditional friends, including Slovakia, said Prime Minister while receiving newly accredited ambassador Peter Svitek in Hanoi on May 7. Photo: VOV Mr...
HCMC leader praises Buddhists for contributions to nation
07/05/2009 05:00
Vietnamese Buddhists have made practical contributions to the country’s development, said HCM City Party Committee Secretary Le Thanh Hai. HCM City Party Committee Secretary Le Thanh Hai (in blue) meets with some senior Buddhist dignitaries during the visit to...
Regional links crucial for growth
06/05/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has told authorities in the key economic zones throughout the nation to improve co-operation and information exchanges-and thus pushing forward the domestic industry. Mr. Hai said this...