VN replies on Bui Thi Minh Hang’s case

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:04

(VNA) A decision to send Bui Thi Minh Hang to the Thanh Ha Education Centre in northern Vinh Phuc province for 24 months is in line with Vietnamese law.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi made the statement on Jan. 6 while answering reporters’ question on Vietnam ’s response to criticisms against this decision.

In Vietnam, no one is arrested for expressing opinions, Nghi said, adding that Hanoi authorities reported that Hang had caused public disorder many times./.
 

Liên quan đến trường hợp Bùi Thị Minh Hằng

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:00

Về phản ứng của Việt Nam liên quan đến các ý kiến chỉ trích quyết định đưa Bùi Thị Minh Hằng vào cơ sở giáo dục Thanh Hà trong thời gian 24 tháng, Người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Lương Thanh Nghị trả lời như sau:

 

Tại Việt Nam, không ai bị bắt vì lý do bày tỏ chính kiến. Các cơ quan chức năng của Thành phố Hà Nội cho biết Bùi Thị Minh Hằng đã nhiều lần gây rối trật tự công cộng. Việc xử lý trường hợp này phù hợp với các quy định của pháp luật Việt Nam./.
 

Nuanced debate over religion continues despite call for Vietnam sanctions

Wed, 06/15/2011 - 14:57

(This article appeared in The Hill, Dec ,2010)

Regarding remarks made by UK, US and EU toward recent trials in Vietnam

Sat, 01/23/2010 - 10:31

In response to question from the media concerning remarks made by representatives of the UK, the US and the EU toward the recent trials of Vietnamese law violators, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga on January 22nd, 2010 said:
 
Vietnam is a country under the rule of law. Vietnam handles acts that violate the law and undermine the national security to protect the rule of law and safeguard the common society interests of peace, stability and development.
 

Mr. Le Cong Dinh has violated Vietnamese laws

Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:56

Regarding Vietnam's reaction on the statement made by the spokesperson of the U.S Department of State and the misinformation on the arrest of Le Cong Dinh by the Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on 13 June 2009, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mr.Le Dung said:

Vietnam’s human rights review appreciated, says diplomat

Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:10

The United Nations and participating countries have said that Vietnam’s periodic review on human rights had been well prepared and involved many State agencies and socio-political as well as professional organisations, said Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
The Deputy Foreign Minister met with representatives of the diplomatic corps, UN agencies, international and Vietnamese organisations in Hanoi on June 4 to inform them about the results of the fifth session of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group in Geneva from May 8-12.

Vietnam adheres to human rights, says diplomat

Mon, 05/11/2009 - 15:37

VNA - For Vietnam, the people are both the ultimate objective and driving force of any social and economic development policy, and protecting and promoting human rights are always the Government’s consistent policy, said a senior diplomat.
Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh made this statement while presenting the nation’s report under the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council at a session in Geneva on May 8.

National report of Vietnam under the universal periodic review of UN human rights council

Fri, 04/24/2009 - 17:41

NATIONAL REPORT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM UNDER THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

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).

Why tear down the building blocks

Fri, 05/18/2007 - 00:04

Foreign investors have been flocking to Viet Nam en masse armed with big ideas on how to tap into South East Asia 's fastest growing economy. Most are attracted by rapid socio-economic development, a young and highly skilled low cost labour force, a platform of social and political stability that allows investments to mature in a low risk environment.

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