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President praises overseas Vietnamese’ contributions to homeland

February 7, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

President praises overseas Vietnamese’ contributions to homelandPresident Nguyen Minh Triet has highlighted Vietnam’s important achievements in 2009, attributing them to the efforts by all Vietnamese people, including overseas Vietnamese. LookAtVietnam - President Nguyen Minh Triet has highlighted Vietnam’s important achievements in 2009, attributing them to the strong resolve and constant efforts by all Vietnamese...

Overseas Vietnamese gather in Hanoi for Tet get-together

February 7, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Overseas Vietnamese gather in Hanoi for Tet get-togetherLookAtVietnam - About 1,000 overseas Vietnamese who have returned for lunar New Year celebrations offered incense at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi on February 6. Hanoi Mayor Nguyen The Thao called on overseas Vietnamese to contribute to the homeland.Many of them are residing in the US, Australia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Thailand and Laos.  ...

US to boost national defense cooperation with Vietnam

February 6, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

US to boost national defense cooperation with Vietnam Ambassador Michael Michalak The United States is keen on improving cooperation with Vietnam in national defense, local newswire Vietnamnet quoted Ambassador Michael Michalak as saying on Wednesday. The cooperation would cover three areas: army medicine, humanitarian aid and natural disaster relief, and English teaching,...

POLITICS IN BRIEF 6/2

February 6, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

POLITICS IN BRIEF 6/2Ambassadors urged to boost Vietnam’s profile; Mexican State seeks stronger ties with Vietnam; PM receives Lao education minister; Former leaders contribute to draft political report; AIPA gets new Philippine Secretary General Ambassadors urged to boost Vietnam’s profile  Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked newly accredited Vietnamese ambassadors...

POLITICS IN BRIEF 5/2

February 5, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

POLITICS IN BRIEF 5/2Defence Minister pays pre-Tet visit to General Giap; Vietnam’s achievements highlighted at UN forum; Spring Newspaper Festival opens in Hanoi; Czech investment encouraged in Vietnam  The country to celebrate General Vo Nguyen Giap’s 100th birthday this year. Defence Minister pays pre-Tet visit to General Giap Defence Minister General Phung...

Overseas Vietnamese’s memorable spring meeting

February 5, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Overseas Vietnamese’s memorable spring meetingMore than 700 Vietnamese born overseas in 21 countries and territories, who returned to live and working in HCM City, gathered to celebrate the lunar New Year of Tiger on February 4. HCM City authorities presented certificates of merit to ten people who have greatly contributed to the city last year. Duong Nguyen Vu, a Vietnamese French, said that he would...

Viet Nam’s ties with China based on mutual trust: NA Chairman

February 5, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Viet Nam’s ties with China based on mutual trust: NA ChairmanLookAtVietnam – Viet Nam has tried its utmost to widen and deepen its friendship and co-operation with China on the basis of mutual trust. NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong (right) receives President of Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament Han Qide in Ha Noi.The top Vietnamese legislator made this statement in Ha Noi yesterday, February...

Central anti-corruption agency keeping an eye out for banker’s bribes

February 4, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Central anti-corruption agency keeping an eye out for banker’s bribesA Central Steering Board for Corruption Combating senior official said that the board will keep an eye on the bribery case of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam’s deputy general director. Mr. Vu Tien Chien.VietNamNet Bridge – A Central Steering Board for Corruption Combating senior official said that the board will keep an eye on the...

POLITICS IN BRIEF 4/2

February 4, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

POLITICS IN BRIEF 4/2Newly appointed ambassadors meet with NA chairman; Chinese delegation visits Vietnam; VNPT asked to take lead in ICT development; Vietnam’s e-government ranking rises to 90 out of 192 Newly appointed ambassadors meet with NA chairman 21 newly appointed Vietnamese ambassadors and consuls general were received by Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen...

WB supports Vietnam’s sustainable development goal

February 4, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

WB supports Vietnam’s sustainable development goalLookAtVietnam - The World Bank will consider increasing aid and help Vietnam seek aid sources from other donors to meet its sustainable development goal, says a senior WB leader.James Adam, World Bank Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific Region, made the statement at a reception given by Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai in Hanoi on February 2.Adam...