Politics

Party leader’s visit makes headlines in Japanese media
20/04/2009 05:00
The Mainichi Daily News said that the talks between the two leaders have opened up a new phase of bilateral relations, helping to build a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia. Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and Prime Minister Taro Aso....
Close cooperation – key to a better future for Asia
19/04/2009 05:00
Vietnam will work closely with China and other Asian countries to ride out the global financial turbulence, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung assured delegates to the 8th Boao Forum for Asia which opened in the Chinese province of Hainan on April 18....
Vietnam elected CIRTEF chair
19/04/2009 05:00
General Director of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Vu Van Hien was elected Chair of the French-speaking Radio and Television International Council (CIRTEF) for the 2009-11 term. General Director of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Vu Van Hien (photo) was...
Vietnam rejects US’s claims for plastic bags
19/04/2009 05:00
Vietnam strongly denounces a lawsuit filed by two US bag-makers to ask for anti-dumping duties against plastic bags imported from the Southeast Asian country, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Le Danh Vinh. Vietnam strongly denounces a...
POLITICS IN BRIEF 20/4
19/04/2009 05:00
NA Chairman to visit Russia, Czech and Belarus; Egypt increase information-communication cooperation; Hai Phong and Japanese city link up NA Chairman to visit Russia, Czech and Belarus National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong will pay official...
New Zealand Speaker wraps up Vietnam visit
19/04/2009 05:00
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Lockwood Smith and his entourage left Ho Chi Minh City on April 19, concluding a five-day official visit to Vietnam. Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Lockwood Smith and NA Chairman...
Tougher laws urged to protect relics
18/04/2009 05:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee pondered how to use the law to better preserve the original and historical values of Viet Nam’s cultural heritage at its monthly session on Friday. The Hoang A Tuong residence building, a recognised cultural relic in...