Politics

Vietnam likely to miss 2008 growth target
16/10/2008 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung Thursday admitted Vietnam was “likely” to miss this year’s economic growth target of 7 percent. Dung told Thursday’s National Assembly session in Hanoi...
PM unveils major tasks for 2009
16/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – In 2009 Vietnam will continue to give priority to curbing inflation, minimising the negative impact of the global financial crisis and economic recession, stabilising the macro economy and maintaining a steady growth. Prime Minister...
Greek President visits Thua Thien-Hue Province
15/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Greek President Karrolos Papoulias, accompanied by his wife and entourage visited the central province of Thua Thien- Hue city from October 14-15. Speaking at a reception for the delegation on October 14, Chairman of the...
Vietnam still top priority for Japanese ODA policymakers
15/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Representative of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tsuno Motonori has reassured Vietnam that the relationship between the two nations is considered the most important among its partnerships “ODA to Vietnam is...
RoK training models - a blueprint for success
15/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – In the Republic of Korea, economic groups have worked closely with schools and private schools have proliferated, Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan told a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Seoul about his impression of his visit to the Northeast...
Hanoi mayor meets diplomats over resolution of land petitions
15/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s mayor met with senior foreign diplomats on October 15 to inform them of the local authorities’ resolution of the land petitions related to religion in the city. The cultural park built on the land at 42 Nha Chung...
Conference exploring Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy opens in Hanoi
15/10/2008 05:00
A national conference on strengthening cultural diplomacy to promote Vietnamese identity towards peace, integration and sustainable development opened in Hanoi Wednesday. Speaking at the...