Politics

17th NA session discusses judicial system reform
23/02/2009 05:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee opened the 17th session yesterday. Delegates discussed the number of employees to work in the judiciary at all levels between 2009-2010. VietNamNet Bridge - The Standing Committee of the National Assembly...
Defence Minister visits Thailand
22/02/2009 05:00
A high-ranking delegation from the Defence Ministry led by Minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh arrived in Bangkok on Feb. 22, beginning an official visit to Thailand at the invitation of Thai Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. Minister Phung Quang Thanh....
Vietnam appoints Ambassador to ASEAN
22/02/2009 05:00
After Singapore, Vietnam is the second ASEAN member country that has its own Ambassador to ASEAN. Ambassador Vu Dang Dung presented the credential to ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan in Jakarta, Indonesia. On February 19, the Vietnamese...
President receives German media mogul
21/02/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet received Bodo Hombach, managing director of the German-based WAZ Media Group, in Ho Chi Minh City Saturday. President Triet hailed WAZâs proposals for working with...
Prime minister to attend ASEAN summit
21/02/2009 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will head the Vietnamese delegation to the 14th ASEAN Summit in Thailand next week. The “ASEAN Charter for ASEAN peoplesâ summit aims to continue the groupâs...
Vietnam creates advantageous conditions for investors: President
21/02/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet. Vietnam will create good conditions for foreign investors, President Nguyen Minh Triet said in a meeting with a German delegation of business leaders, headed by the general director of WAZ Media, Bodo Hombach, on February 21...
Border to bring nations closer
20/02/2009 05:00
Bordergates between the two nations are bustling with activity. Vietnam and China are busy preparing to celebrate the demarcation of their long-disputed 1,400 kilometre land border, following successes at the negotiating table at the end of 2008. Chau An...