Politics

Bauxite mining in Central Highlands gets Politburo go-ahead
25/04/2009 05:00
Developing the bauxite mining industry is Party and Government policy, which will help develop the country’s economy and create an impetus for socio-economic development in the Central Highlands, said the Politburo on April 24. Chinese workers a bauxite...
UN warns Vietnam of food insecurity
25/04/2009 05:00
The United Nations was quoted by Malaysian news agency (Bernama) as reporting that Vietnam was among the eight Southeast Asian nations in the danger of cooking insecurity. The United Nations was quoted by Malaysian news agency (Bernama) as...
Miners should not profit to detriment of environment: Politburo
25/04/2009 05:00
Workers at the Tan Rai bauxite mining project in Lam Dong Province. Bauxite projects must not harm the environment, the Politburo said Saturday. Bauxite mining in the Central Highlands will continue only if it benefits the...
Vietnam’s proof of sovereignty over Paracel Islands
25/04/2009 05:00
Dang Cong Ngu, newly appointed chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands) District, reiterated Vietnam’s historical proof that the islands belong to Vietnam. Dang Cong Ngu, newly appointed chairman of the People’s Committee of...
Making sure people get best governance
25/04/2009 05:00
The quality of grassroots people’s committee personnel must be given great importance with the abolition of people’s councils in 10 cities and provinces, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung said on Friday. The quality of grassroots people’s...
Laos leader’s visit lifts bilateral ties
24/04/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The current visit to Vietnam by Laos Party General Secretary and State President, Choummaly Sayasone, will create the momentum to lift the traditional Vietnam-Laos friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation to a new height. Party...
Regional business conference ends in HCM City
24/04/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The 19th Asian Business Conference, with the theme of “Identifying Challenges to Asia, and Vietnam’s New Role” concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on April 24. The 19th Asian Business Conference concluded in HCM City on April 24. (Photo: VNA)...