Politics

PM tells state-owned firms to join fight against economic slump
16/12/2008 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung Tuesday exhorted state-owned corporations to do their utmost in fighting the economic slowdown and achieving next year’s growth target of 6-6.5 percent. In a...
Vietnam, Hong Kong sign pact to avoid double taxation
16/12/2008 05:00
Vietnam and Hong Kong Tuesday signed a double taxation avoidance agreement that reduces the amount of tax to be paid by investors, the Ministry of Finance said. Speaking at the signing ceremony...
Workers to get unemployment benefits under new decree
16/12/2008 05:00
Local contracted laborers will receive unemployment compensation under a government decree to take effect in January. The decree, under the Social Insurance Law, stipulates that Vietnamese employees who have signed contracts of a least a year will be...
Vietnam stresses importance of relationship with Japan
15/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has always recognised the importance of boosting its friendship and cooperation with Japan and of moving towards a strategic partnership with the latter for increased peace and prosperity in Asia. President Nguyen Minh...
Party leader receives Russian Duma delegation
15/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh met with a visiting Russian Duma delegation, led by its Vice Chairman Melnikov Ivan Ivanovich, in Hanoi on Dec. 16. Photo: VOV Melnikov, who is also the first vice chairman of the Russian...
Key US senator to visit UAE, Vietnam
14/12/2008 05:00
A key US Senator with power over trade deals announced Friday he will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam this month on a mission to reassure the world about the US economy. “The...
Vietnam, Japan should strengthen economic ties: PM
14/12/2008 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked visiting former Japanese premier Yasuo Fukuda to support the signing of a bilateral partnership agreement between the two countries and the restoration of Japan’s aids to Vietnam....