Politics

Song Da Corp. urged to operate efficiently
06/02/2009 05:00
Look At Vietnam – President Nguyen Minh Triet asked the Song Da Corporation to develop speedily and effectively, while focusing on the training of managers and workers to raise its competitive edge. Photo: VOV “The Party and State will create favourable...
Vietnam expects to learn more from Finland’s education sector
05/02/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – A government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan began a working visit to Finland on Feb. 4 to seek closer cooperation in the fields of education and training. During his visit, Mr Nhan, who is also Minister of Education...
Vietnam asks for restraint over East Sea islands
05/02/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – Vietnam has requested all relevant parties to refrain from any activities that may complicate the situation in the East Sea , particularly regarding the Spratly and Paracel archipelagoes. Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung....
Vietnamese PM to visit UAE
05/02/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 15-18. This will be the first visit by a Vietnamese PM to the UAE. Vietnamese workers in the UAE (photo: Vietnamese Embassy in the UAE). Prime...
Vietnam concerned over instability in southern Sudan
05/02/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – A Vietnam Representative to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voiced concern over volatile situation in southern Sudan while speaking at the USNC’s meeting on February 5. Ambassador Le Luong Minh. “We share the concerns that the...
PM hails contributions of media to nation’s development
04/02/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – The nation’s press made an important contribution to the country’s achievements during 2008, as the country faced numerous difficulties arising from the global financial crisis, natural disasters and epidemics, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung....
Ministry clarifies unemployment insurance rules
04/02/2009 05:00
Those whoâve lost their jobs legally and paid insurance premiums for at least 12 months will be the beneficiaries of the unemployment insurance scheme that has taken effect this year, a government official said. âThis means those who deliberately...