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NA Chairman to attend G20 meet and pay official visit to Cuba

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

NA Chairman to attend G20 meet and pay official visit to CubaAn NA delegation led by Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong will attend a meeting of G20 country parliamentary speakers in Canada and pay an official visit to Cuba from September 2-7. NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. LookAtVietnam - A National Assembly delegation led by Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong will attend a meeting of G20 country parliamentary speakers in Canada...

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on National DayLeaders of foreign countries from around the world sent congratulations to Vietnam on the 65th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2). President Nguyen Minh Triet talked with international friends at the banquet yesterday. LookAtVietnam - Leaders of foreign countries from around the world sent congratulations to Vietnam’s...

VTV deputy chief wants to quit

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

VTV deputy chief wants to quitVTV’s senior deputy general director Tran Dang Tuan told VietNamNet that he submitted his resignation to the Government Office on August 24. LookAtVietnam - Tran Dang Tuan, who guided Vietnam Television (VTV) from a single channel, five hours daily operation in the pre-doi moi era to its present multi-channel, high technological and programming...

Government disclaims plan for express railway

September 2, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Government disclaims plan for express railway VietNamNet Bridge – At a press conference on August 31, Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung clarified that the Prime Minister has told ministries to continue researching a national express railway scheme – nothing more.   National express railway project resumed Controversies over North-South express railway project     “I...

Vinashin boss was suspended at behest of investigative agency

September 1, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Vinashin boss was suspended at behest of investigative agency Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung. VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung told the press on August 31 that the state shipbuilding group’s general director and a subordinate were suspended after  investigative agencies found incriminating evidence.   Troubled shipbuilding group to be restructured for survival   Asked...

National express railway project resumed

August 31, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

National express railway project resumedVietNamNet Bridge – The Government Office has informed related ministries about the Prime Minister’s opinion on the Hanoi-HCM City express railway project. Controversies over North-South express railway project Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung agreed to receive the Japanese government’s non-refundable investment to build the Hanoi-Vinh and...

Overseas Vietnamese visit Hung Kings Temple

August 31, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Overseas Vietnamese visit Hung Kings TempleLookAtVietnam - More than 60 overseas Vietnamese last weekend paid a visit to the Hung Kings Temple in District 9, HCM City. These people live in many countries like the US, France, Canada, Japan, etc. They listen to a tour guide introduce the Hung Kings Temple… … and the culture of the ancient Van Lang State. Inside...

Price of goods escalating following dong depreciation

August 31, 2010  Filed under Business, International, News, Politics

Price of goods escalating following dong depreciationManufacturers and suppliers have decided to raise sale prices for goods after the State Bank of Vietnam announced a 2.1 percent adjustment in the dong/dollar exchange rate on August 18. LookAtVietnam - Manufacturers and suppliers have decided to raise sale prices for goods after the State Bank of Vietnam announced a 2.1 percent adjustment in the dong/dollar exchange...

Vietnam not a military ally of any country

August 27, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Vietnam not a military ally of any country Deputy Minister of Defense Nguyen Chi Vinh. VietNamNet Bridge – Lieutenant General, Deputy Minister of Defense Nguyen Chi Vinh reconfirmed Vietnam’s defense policy in a meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie on August 24.   Relations with US navy not aimed at ‘balancing power’ in East Sea   Lieutenant...

Assembly may hold extraordinary meeting to amend Constitution

August 27, 2010  Filed under News, Politics

Assembly may hold extraordinary meeting to amend Constitution VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee discussed amending the Constitution at a meeting on August 25.   Constitution 1992   National Assembly Vice Chair Uong Chu Luu wanted to amend the Constitution at the last NA session this year.   According to National Assembly Vice Chair Uong Chu Luu, if two-thirds of...