Posts Tagged ‘ The Forum ’

Vietnam has ‘solid’ banking foundation for growth: report 

January 6, 2012
Vietnam has ‘solid’ banking foundation for growth: report 

Vietnam's banking system is relatively sizeable and efficient, a report said Vietnam has a relatively sizeable and efficient banking system but it suffers from underdeveloped institutional and business environments, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum. The country dropped four places from last year to rank 50th in the forum’s fourth annual [...]

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Vietnam attaches importance to multifaceted cooperation

February 2, 2010
Vietnam attaches importance to multifaceted cooperation

The PM’s attendance at the WEF has not only affirmed Vietnam’s determination to boost multifaceted cooperation but also indicated its increasing role in the international arena. LookAtVietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s attendance at the 2010 World Economic Forum (WEF) has not only affirmed Vietnam’s determination to boost multifaceted cooperation but also indicated its [...]

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Ailing girl inspires book-collection drive

January 17, 2010
Ailing girl inspires book-collection drive

Students at Dinh Tri Secondary School read books donated on behalf of Nguyen Hong Cong, who died from kidney disease. LookAtVietnam – A courageous young woman suffering from a serious kidney ailment has died leaving her dream of providing books for impoverished children unfinished.Several days after her death, a group of young people in the [...]

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VN children speak out at climate talks

December 21, 2009
VN children speak out at climate talks

Twelve-year-old Le Huyen Minh from Quang Binh raised her voice together with five others representatives from Viet Nam at the Children’s Climate Forum 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. LookAtVietnam – Twelve-year-old Le Huyen Minh from the central province of Quang Binh raised her voice together with five others representatives from Viet Nam at the Children’s Climate [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 26/11

November 26, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 26/11

Gov’t leaders meet with Indonesian FM; Chief ASEAN, Chinese prosecutors vow to increase cooperation; Argentina-Vietnam friendship parliamentarians group visits Hanoi Gov’t leaders meet with Indonesian FMPrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on November 25 received the visiting Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Marty Natalegawa, at his government office.During the talks, PM Dung proposed that Vietnam and Indonesia [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 18/11

November 18, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 18/11

President Triet affirms close bonds with Singapore; Vietnam calls for peace, stability in Iraq; 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Mongolia diplomatic ties celebrated in Hanoi; RoK legislative chief cares for Vietnam’s youth President Triet affirms close bonds with SingaporeVietnam wants to promote the long-standing friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Singapore, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet at [...]

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Danish Queen Margrethe pleasure at Vietnam visit

November 9, 2009
Danish Queen Margrethe pleasure at Vietnam visit

Danish Queen Margrethe II has expressed her pleasure at the current Vietnam visit, saying that it brought about a profound view about a new and dynamic Vietnam for her.  Danish Queen Margrethe II  (L) meets with Ho Chi Minh Municipal People’s Committee Chairman Le Hoang Quan. LookAtVietnam – Danish Queen Margrethe II has expressed her pleasure [...]

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ASEAN must act on fishermen’s behalf, says ASEAN People’s Forum

October 21, 2009
ASEAN must act on fishermen’s behalf, says ASEAN People’s Forum

Among the recommendations that will go to the ASEAN Summit from the ASEAN People’s Forum is one on the security of Southeast Asian fishermen, reports VietNamNet’s Phuong Loan. Le Quang Binh of the Social, Economic and Environment Institute, a Vietnamese NGO (non-governmental organization), told the Forum that it must not just consider security on the [...]

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Youngsters make ‘simple choice’ to protect environment

October 17, 2009
Youngsters make ‘simple choice’ to protect environment

Vietnamese youth in Hanoi holding candles during a ceremony celebrating Earth Hour in March this year. Vietnam’s youth embrace the green movement with enthusiasm and creativity. Two years ago, a TV ad instructing viewers how to sort trash for recycling caught the attention of 18-year-old Dang Lan Ngoc.Out of curiosity, she signed up for Hanoi-3R [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 19/9

September 19, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 19/9

EU offers Vietnam EUR15 million to improve heathcare services; MoIT calls for investment in renewable energy; Regional police ‘link up’ on int’l crime database; Construction supervisor arrested for allegedly taking bribes EU offers Vietnam 15 million euro to improve heathcare services  A financial agreement worth nearly 16.7 million euro to help Vietnam improve its heathcare [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...