Update May, 30 2012 15:39:02
May, 30 2012 10:04:38
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday affirmed the Vietnamese Government's constant support for the activities of defence co-operation between Viet Nam and Japan, especially the implementation of bilateral agreements.
May, 30 2012 09:39:59
Austrian president aims to improve trade relations
President Truong Tan Sang held talks with his Austrian counterpart, President Heinz Fischer, after an official welcome ceremony in Ha Noi yesterday.
May, 29 2012 10:21:57
PM set to attend economic forum on East Asia
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia in Bangkok on May 31 at the invitation of Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the WEF President, Klause Schwab.
May, 29 2012 10:08:00
VN eager to discuss defence co-operation
Viet Nam would actively engage in discussions at the sixth ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM6) to help make it a success.
May, 29 2012 09:52:24
President Sang receives five incoming ambassadors
President Truong Tan Sang yesterday received the incoming ambassadors of Iran, Mozambique, Georgia, Eritrea and Ethiopia as they presented their credentials.
May, 29 2012 09:50:00
Vice President attends opening of Vietinbank's Berlin branch
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan yesterday attended the opening ceremony of the second branch of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (Vietinbank) in Berlin.
May, 29 2012 09:47:06
NA discusses Pricing Law
National Assembly deputies agreed with the draft on Pricing Law at the morning session yesterday, even though certain concerns remained regarding goods and services required for stabilisation, price registration and appraisers.
May, 29 2012 09:26:14
Prime Minister welcomes Lao Chief of General Staff
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a reception for visiting Major General Suvon Luongbunmi, general chief of staff of the Lao People's Army, in the capital yesterday.
May, 29 2012 09:21:00
Austrian President's visit to Viet Nam boosts bilateral ties
Austrian President Heinz Fischer will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from May 29-31 to further promote friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
May, 28 2012 12:02:00
Vinalines' violations to be judged strictly and clearly
The purchase by Vinalines of a floating dock which was over-priced and unsuitable for its purpose was done without the approval of the Prime Minister, a press conference was told yesterday.
May, 28 2012 09:53:26
NA to purge ‘dishonest' deputy Yen
The National Assembly has voted to remove NA deputy Dang Thi Hoang Yen from its list of members due to her dishonest declaration.
Delegates at the 11th National Party Congress yesterday voted to elect members for the 11th Party Central Committee, which will consist of 175 official and 25 alternate members.
As many as 175 official and 25 alternate members will be elected to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) for the 11th tenure.
Delegates to the 11th National Party Congress yesterday made recommendations to draft documents submitted.
At yesterday afternoon's plenary session of the 11th National Party Congress, delegates debated the country's development orientation and major socio-economic issues which were highlighted in documents presented to the congress. Viet Nam News presents some excerpts from selected debates:
The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) has described the 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) as an important political event for the country as well its Party, State and people.