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.

Vatican Delegation Visits Vietnam

Sun, 06/15/2008 - 23:40

A Vatican delegation led by Monsignor Pietro Parolin, Vatican ’s Under-secretary of State for Relations with States, concluded their week-long annual working visit to Vietnam on June 15.

Vietnam Pledges to Improve Business Environment

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 10:04

The Vietnamese government is striving to fulfill its promises to improve the business environment and facilitate foreign investors, a cabinet leader said Thursday.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai told a business conference in Hanoi that the government “commits to ensuring an open and transparent environment” for investors by continuing its reforms.

Global Summit of Women Opens in Hanoi

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 14:31

The Global Summit of Women kicked off in Hanoi on June 5, bringing together more than 900 women from business, academia and governments from across the world. womansummit.jpg

VN Tops A.T. Kearney's Year List of Most Attractive Emerging Market Retail Destination

Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:51

In its 7th annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) study, A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm, has ranked Vietnam to the top of its 2008 list, bypassing the 3 year recorder holder, India, of the most attractive emerging market destinations for retail investment.

"Vietnam's leap from fourth in the 2007 GRDI to first place in 2008 was driven by strong GDP growth, changes to the country's regulatory structure favoring foreign investors, and increasing consumer demand for modern retail concepts." according to A.T. Kearney.

U.S. House Hearing on Agent Orange/Dioxin

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 11:59

On May 15, the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment, Committee on Foreign Affairs of US House of Representatives held a hearing on the impacts of Agent Orange/Dioxin on Vietnamese people and environment. dacam5.jpgCongressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (D-AS), Chairman of the Subcommittee presided the hearing.

Viet Nam Joined Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Washington DC

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 12:32

On May 10, the Vietnamese Embassy participated in the annual cultural fair, organized by Washington DC Mayor's Office, to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebrated at Kennedy Center

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 11:46

On May 5th, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month will be celebrated at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The event will feature the Asian American Music Society Chamber Ensemble and the Washington Erhu Association.
Click here for detail: http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/home.cfm

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