Politics

Two-way enthusiasm to push UK-Vietnam trade, investment: official
30/01/2009 05:00
UK Minister of State Gareth Thomas (R) speaks with reporters during his Vietnam visit last week Vietnamâs economic resilience and its governmentâs enthusiastic emphasis on reform are likely to woo more British...
Deputy PM pledges more admin reform
30/01/2009 05:00
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has pledged further administrative reforms to improve the investment climate and ensure a level playing field for all businesses. He was meeting with about...
Bringing Vietnam-Bulgaria relations to a new level
30/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam - This is a statement made by the two countries in a joint communiquÃ© on Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov’s official visit to Vietnam from Jan. 29-31. President Georgi Parvanov and his wife’s visit was made at the invitation of...
Memorial complex of late President Ho to be built in Thailand
28/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam - The groundbreaking ceremony for a multi-purpose house at the memorial complex of late President Ho Chi Minh was held in the northeastern province of Udon Thani on January 27. The Vietnamese ambassador to Thailand, Nguyen Duy Hung said...
Bulgarian President looks to further ties with Vietnam
26/01/2009 05:00
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov. (photo: bnr.bg) Lookatvietnam - Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 29-31, making him the first State-level foreign guest to the country on the first days of its...
NA names first 10 localities to remove lower level legislatures
26/01/2009 05:00
The National Assembly Standing Committee Friday named the first ten cities and provinces that will abolish their district and ward legislative bodies, or Peopleâs Councils. The program to shrink the legislature was approved by a majority of deputies on...
State President extends New Year greetings
25/01/2009 05:00
President Nguyen Minh Triet. Lookatvietnam - On Lunar New Year’s Eve, State President Nguyen Minh Triet, on behalf of the Party and State, sent his best wishes to all Vietnamese people and foreign friends. “At the start of the New Year – the Year of...