Politics

Vice President hopes for Japanese assistance to deformed children
28/02/2009 05:00
Vietnam hopes to receive further Japanese support for patients with cleft palates, said Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan while receiving Yukihisa Hirano, chairman of the Japanese Cleft Palate Association, in Hanoi on February 27. Ms Doan appreciated...
Gov’t to discuss major issues during Feb. meeting
27/02/2009 05:00
According to the Government Office, in the upcoming Government’s regular meeting scheduled on March 2-3, economic recession prevention and socio-economic realities in the first two months will top the agenda. A cabinet meeting. The investigation...
Deputy PM Khiem attends ASEAN meetings
27/02/2009 05:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem attended the Informal ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and the ASEAN Coordinating Council in Cha-am Hua Hin, Thailand, on February 27 ahead of the 14th regional summit. The Foreign Ministers also attended a...
Kien Giang should make use of its advantages: President
27/02/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet has suggested that Kien Giang province should make full use of its advantages of the lowland, mountainous, marine and island area. He made this suggestion while working with key leaders of the province on February 26-27....
Two countries to recognize Vietnam’s market economy status
26/02/2009 05:00
At the 14th ASEAN Summit in Hua Hin, Thailand, which will open on February 28, Australia and New Zealand will recognize the full Market Economy Status for Vietnam. Hua Hin, Thailand, where the 14th ASEAN Summit will open on February 28. At the 14 th...
Lawmakers oppose expanding Viet Kieu housing rights
26/02/2009 05:00
Overseas Vietnamese weigh up the merits of the Thu Thiem project at an investment fair in HCMC in 2008 Some legislators at a National Assembly Standing Committee session Thursday opposed an amendment allowing more...
Bonds capital proposed to boost urgent projects
26/02/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee yesterday discussed a plan to allocate capital from Government bonds for this year. This additional issuance of Government bonds will aim to supply more capital to invest in urgent projects A lot of...