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.

East Sea security, development workshop closes

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 11:59

(VNA) An international workshop on cooperation on the East Sea wrapped up in Hanoi on Nov. 27 with 25 speeches presented and four discussion sessions held.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the workshop, Prof. Dr Duong Van Quang, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, said that scientific knowledge at the event will be a valuable reference source for policy makers and provide a more objective and comprehensive assessment of disputes in this region.

Regarding recent dispute at Bat Nha Monastery

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:27

Spokeswoman of Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Nguyen Phuong Nga answered question regarding on the information that Viet Nam forced about 400 followers of the Plum Village to leave the Bat Nha Monastery, Lam Dong province:

First of all, I would like to make it clear that there is absolutely no such thing as ‘Viet Nam forced 400 Plum Village followers to leave Bat Nha Monastery.’ The information saying that there have been clashes between the authorities and the "monks" and "nuns" at Bat Nha Monastery, causing several wounded and many others detained, is totally false.

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