Politics

Vietnam, Japan work for strategic partnership
20/04/2009 05:00
Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso agreed to develop the two countries’ strategic partnership for the sake of peace and prosperity in Asia. General Secretary Nong Duc Manh held talks with Japanese PM Taro...
Identifying Asia’s challenges and Vietnam’s role
20/04/2009 05:00
Government officials, scholars and businessmen from many countries will take part in a conference with the theme “Identifying challenges of Asia and the role of Vietnam” in HCM City, from April 22-24. What will be Vietnam’s develop direction after crisis?...
PM asks for check of foreign workers in Vietnam
20/04/2009 05:00
Chinese workers at the Tan Rai bauxite mine. VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Office has announced the prime minister’s instruction regarding foreign investment and foreign workers in Vietnam. Unskilled foreign workers flow into Vietnam...
Hanoi officials to explain controversial projects
20/04/2009 05:00
The Hanoi People’s Council will question the Hanoi People’s Committee about some projects before and after the expansion of the capital city, said permanent member Le Huy Hoat. The piece of land set for the construction of the 19/12 Trading Centre. Hoat...
NA looks to increase spending on food safety
20/04/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The National Assembly has been asked to increase the State budget for cooking safety control from VND900 to VND9,000 (US$0.5) per head of population. “About 11.5 million tonnes of vegetables were produced annually but only 8.5 per cent of the...
Vietnam boosts trade ties with Macao
20/04/2009 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called on Vietnamese and Macao businesses to promote mutually beneficial cooperation, especially in trade, economics, investment and tourism. Chief Executive Ho welcomes PM Dung. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has...
Vietnam to report to UN on human rights
20/04/2009 05:00
Vietnam will present its Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations Human Rights Council on May 8 to highlight its achievements and make commitments to safeguarding its citizens’ human rights. Vietnam will present its Universal Periodic Review at...