Politics

“I am reminded again of extraordinary strides Vietnam made”: John McCain
07/04/2009 05:00
US Senator John McCain expressed his impression on economic achievements that Vietnam has made since the normalisation of Vietnam-US relations and the signing of bilateral trade agreement. US Senator John McCain in Hanoi (photo: Reuters/Kham). US...
Vietnam expresses sympathy with Italia over earthquake losses
07/04/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet sent Tuesday a message to President Giorgio Napolitano to express his condolences over strong earthquake in central Italy on April 6. A rescuer walks past a collapsed building in L’aquila, Italy, earth April 7, 2009. The strong...
Government eyes stimulus package to boost agriculture
06/04/2009 05:00
The stimulus package is expected to help farmers purchase machines and materials for production. VietNamNet Bridge - The Government is mulling over a stimulus package for the agriculture industry. Farmers would be the main beneficiaries of a...
Youth union urged to strengthen role
06/04/2009 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung affirmed that movements initiated by the Youth Union had created effective changes in the country. The PM was chairing a meeting of Government members and the Central Secretariat of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union,...
Avoiding recession core task for the year: Politburo
06/04/2009 05:00
Preventing an economic recession will be the primary target of the nation from now until the end of this year, the Politburo has said. It is important to make every effort to maintain sustainable economic development, actively prevent inflation, ensure...
Politburo asks Govt to further assist farmers
06/04/2009 05:00
In its conclusion about the economic and social situation in the first quarter of 2009 and key solutions from now to the year’s end, the Politburo emphasised that the government has to further support farmers through soft credits to purchase machinery and equipment for...
Government, legislative leaders meet US Senator
06/04/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung welcomed US Senator John McCain’s visit to Vietnam, saying he believed that the visit will contribute to increasing mutual understanding and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. Receiving the US...