Politics

Vietnam to set up hot line with China
19/03/2009 05:00
Vietnam’s President Nguyen Minh Triet meet visiting Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo in Hanoi Thursday Vietnam and China have officially agreed to set up a hot line between leaders of the two countries, Vietnam’s...
Party leader welcome Chinese officials
19/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh on March 20 received Chinese State Councillor Dai Binggou and other officials who have been in Hanoi for the 3rd session of the Vietnam-China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation. He spoke highly...
Russians grateful for aid after tragedy
19/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam has thanked Vietnamese organ-isations and individuals for helping Russian tourists injured in a recent traffic accident, and also for their investigation efforts. In a press release issued yesterday,...
Whistleblowers need protection, says anti-corruption crusader
18/03/2009 05:00
Pham Thi Hong Hoa, one of ten citizens honored by the government Wednesday for their stance against corruption The government should protect whistleblowers to encourage others in the fight against corruption, said Pham Thi...
Deputy PM sees industrialized nation by 2020
18/03/2009 05:00
Vietnam could become a basically modernized and industrialized country by 2020, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem. âThere are still very big opportunities and a lot of potential for Vietnam to grow,â Khiem said at...
Vietnam, China boost bilateral ties
18/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Vietnam and China discussed measures to promote cooperation at the third session of their steering committee for bilateral cooperation in Hanoi on March 19. The committee was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia...
Can Tho City urged to achieve 16-percent growth rate
18/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked Can Tho City to take urgent measures to realize the set target of achieving a growth rate of over 16 percent in 2009. PM Dung made the request wile working with key leaders of the Mekong Delta city of...