Vietnamese youth association set up in Washington, D.C

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:48

(VNA) An association to bring young Vietnamese people and students who are learning and working in Washington together has been set up to support them and help preserve Vietnamese culture.

On addressing the launching ceremony on January 10, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the US , Le Cong Phung, described the setting up of the association as an important event for the entire Vietnamese community in the US .

PM underlines top priorities for 2010

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:47

(VNA) On the threshold of the New Year 2010, PM Nguyen Tan Dung wrote an article recalling Vietnam’s lessons and experience of overcoming difficulties and challenges amid the global economic crisis. The PM also pointed out solutions to strengthen macro-economic stability and obtain a higher growth rate.

Diplomatic sector does well for national growth

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:46

(VNA)  The diplomatic sector in 2009 joined hands with the nation maintaining peace and stability, maximising national aggregated strength, and utilising all opportunities advancing the country towards development and international integration, said a senior government official.

In his review of the diplomatic sector’s performance in 2009, Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem emphasized that the sector contributed to heightening the country’s role, reinforcing its position, and promoting its strength in the international arena.

State President Triet meets Pope

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:01

(VNA) State President Nguyen Minh Triet vowed to boost relations with the Vatican in the principle of respecting international law in the interest of world peace, cooperation and development.

He made the statement in a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican on December 11.

The State leader reaffirmed Vietnam’s external policy of independence, self-reliance, friendliness, and as a trusted partner and responsible member of the international community.

Ha Long Bay’s 15th anniversary marked

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:00

(VNA) The 15th anniversary of Ha Long Bay’s recognition as a world natural heritage was celebrated in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on Dec. 15.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Doc said that Ha Long Bay’s status as a world natural heritage site has helped more people in the world know Vietnam. The Ga Choi (Fighting Cock ) islet on the Ha Long Bay was selected as a symbol of Vietnam’s tourism sector in 2000.

25th SEA Games closes

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:58

(VNA) The 25th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) came to a successful end on Dec. 18 after ten days of competition with Vietnam ranking second in medal standings.

The final overall medals table reads Thailand on top with 86 golds, 83 silvers and 97 bronzes. Vietnam is second at 83-75-57 and Indonesia places third at 43-53-74.

Following top three countries in order are Malaysia , the Philippines , Singapore , Laos , Myanmar , Cambodia , Brunei and East Timor .

Vietnam’s exports to US to increase 10 percent

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:55

(VNA) Vietnam’s exports to the US will see an increase of at least 10 percent in 2010, according to Vietnamese commercial counsellor in the US Ngo Van Thoan.

Talking with the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in the US, Thoan said his forecast was based on the encouraging results in two-way trade between Vietnam and the US in 2009 despite difficulties caused by the global financial crisis.

Outstanding overseas Vietnamese honoured

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:52

(VNA) The Vietnamese Embassy in France and Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting in Paris on Dec. 20 to honour overseas Vietnamese communities and individuals who fervently studied and followed the moral example of President Ho Chi Minh.

US weekly: Agent Orange still poisons Vietnam new generations

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:43

(VNA) The US Time magazine on Dec. 16 ran a feature reflecting the fact that the levels of cancer-causing dioxins in Danang airport area are still 300-400 times higher than what is deemed to be safe, yet the US is using aid on meetings rather than practical deeds like cleanup of the toxic.

Defence chief: boost integration but maintain independence

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:39

Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh has reaffirmed Vietnam’s external policy of independence along with global integration at the end of his visit to the US and France.

Thanh told Vietnam News Agency (VNA) that the Defence Ministry has established relations with 60 foreign counterparts and has sent attachés to dozens of countries. In return, over 20 countries have opened defence attaché offices in Vietnam.

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