Politics

China creates waves in naval show of force
30/06/2011 05:00
On any given day, up to a thousand ships sail into Singapore’s harbor, arguably the busiest in Southeast Asia. China ’s maritime patrol ship Haixun-31 But on June 19, China’s maritime...
China”s growing military muscle: A looming threat?
30/06/2011 05:00
- At the Stonecutters Island army base in Hong Kong, camouflage-clad Chinese soldiers lunge forward with fierce yells, making stabbing motions with their daggers. There’s a communal shout of admiration from the crowd watching the display on the army’s home...
Inflation double growth rate: National Assembly
30/06/2011 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Discussing the social and economic situation in the first half of 2011 on June 30, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee was worried when inflation began to reduce but it was still at very high level. Increased growth and high...
Philippine-US joint naval drill amid tension with China
30/06/2011 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - The Philippines and the US have begun 11 days of joint naval exercises amid growing tensions with Beijing over disputed waters in the South China Sea (East Sea). US missile...
Viet Nam, Cambodia vow to foster relations
30/06/2011 05:00
Party General Secretary and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong has affirmed Viet Nam’s consistent policy of attaching importance and giving priority to developing neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive co-operation and long-lasting...
GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 1/7
30/06/2011 05:00
Vietnam , Denmark boost education cooperation Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has proposed Denmark provide official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam to build vocational schools and assist the nation in green development. The PM made the proposal at a...
Stricter management of State spending sought to rein in debt
29/06/2011 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The State in 2009 overspent by around VND114 trillion (US$5.5 billion), equivalent to 6.9 per cent of the country’s GDP and within acceptable levels as set by the National Assembly. The results form part of a 2009 State budget...