Vietnam Visa no longer needed to enter Phu Quoc by sea

Fri, 03/13/2009 - 12:21

Phu Quoc is not only a beautiful island but also one of the most interesting places to visit in Vietnam. With a new regulation granted by the Prime Minister exempting visa requirements for international tourists, Phu Quoc is opening up to welcome international cruise ships to the picturesque island.

Vietnamese people are indignant at the wrong and unjust decision of the US Supreme Court

Mon, 03/09/2009 - 16:22

On March 2, 2009, the US Supreme Court rejected the appeal by Vietnamese Agent Orange/Dioxin victims against American chemical companies over the use of the Agent Orange/Dioxin during the Vietnam war. In response, Mr. Le Dung, the Spokesman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on March 3, 2009:

Vietnam's reaction to Human Right Watch's report

Fri, 01/30/2009 - 17:10

On 21st Jan 2009, the spokesman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Mr.Le Dung answered to question regarding Vietnam's reaction to Human Rights Watch's report which accused Vietnam of the suppression of the Khme Krom community in the Mekong Delta:

This is not the first time that Human Rights Watch releases false information about Vietnam. It is necessary to reiterate that in Vietnam, all fundamental rights and freedoms of the people, including the freedom to religion and belief and the freedom of expression are clearly enshrined in the Constitution (Articles 69 and 70).

Vietnamese pianist performs in Washington

Mon, 12/08/2008 - 11:00

tranguyen1.jpgWashington (VNA) - Nguyen Bich Tra, one of Vietnam 's top classical pianist, performed in Washington on December 3 in the non-profit progamme of performing arts for everyone sponsored by the Kennedy Centre of the USA in cooperation with the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington DC.

Hello, Vietnam: UM signs student exchange agreement with Southeast Asia nation

Wed, 08/13/2008 - 07:36

By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian.

Ambassador Shares Grief over the Tragic Bus Crash

Tue, 08/12/2008 - 16:13

Ambassador Le Cong Phung on Monday has expressed his sadness and sympathy over last Friday traffic accident in Sherman, Texas which claimed over a dozen of lives of fellow Vietnamese and injured many others.

"I was deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims", Mr. Phung said in his letter sent to Houston Mayor Bill White.

General Assembly President holds talks with top Vietnamese official

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:50

DPM_Khiem_UN_Kerim.jpgClimate change, the global food and energy crisis, economic development and United Nations reform were among the highlights of wide-ranging discussions between General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim and Viet Nam’s Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem.

Vietnam Deputy PM chairs UNSC Open Discussion

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:47

On July 17th, the Deputy Prime Minister chaired an open discussion on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) with the participation of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. DPM_Pham_Gia_Khiem.jpg

There are some 250,000-300,000 children in the world currently affected by armed conflicts. The issue was first put forth in the 1990s and the UN Secretary General appointed an ambassador on the issue.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visits United States in June 2008

Fri, 06/27/2008 - 01:53

The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the United States of America issued a joint statement on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to the US.

US trade promotion chief sees opportunities in Vietnam

Fri, 06/20/2008 - 07:16

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez, says there are huge opportunities in Vietnam for US businesses, especially with the coming visit to US by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez

Hernandez, who is also Director General of the US and Foreign Commerce Service, told reporters in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19 that the two nations are sharing numerous fresh and promising opportunities in trade.

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