Politics

Vietnam, Vatican to discuss ties
11/02/2009 05:00
A delegation from the Vatican will visit Vietnam February 16- 17 to discuss establishing diplomatic ties with Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The first meeting of the Vietnam-Vatican Joint Working Group will take place in...
Vietnam president lauds Japan’s diplomat for ODA support
11/02/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet praised Japanâs special ambassador to Vietnam Sugi Ryotaro for lobbying the Japanese government to continue its halted ODA provisions. Referring to the PCI scandal...
US to maintain visa, immigration policies in Vietnam
11/02/2009 05:00
US Bureau of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Janice Jacobs (R) during a press conference at the USA Education Center in Ho Chi Minh City Tuesday. The US recession will not affect the countryâs visa and immigration...
Big state-owned groups under scrutiny
11/02/2009 05:00
Mr. Tran Van Truyen. The Chief Government Inspector, Tran Van Truyen, on February 11 said that the Government Inspectorate would begin to focus on big equitised groups. Among them are the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin), the...
Gov’t agencies to organise national conferences online
11/02/2009 05:00
A cabinet meeting. VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked government agencies to hold national meetings in the form of video conference from now on. In special cases, they have to ask for the prime minister’s permission...
Vietnam, Vatican to discuss establishment of ties
10/02/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Vietnamese Government has agreed to attend a meeting with the Vatican to discuss issues relating to the establishment of ties between the two, according to the Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesman, Le Dung. Deputy Foreign Minister...
Vietnam enhances child protection
09/02/2009 05:00
Vietnam has just revised, supplemented and issued many legal documents showing its determination and commitment to fighting against the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Look At Vietnam - Vietnam has just revised, supplemented and...