FM Spokeswoman on Vietnam-Vatican ties

Thu, 06/21/2001 - 10:53



Ha Noi, June 21 (VNA) -- Mutual respect and understanding between Viet Nam and the Vatican has gradually deepened, and progress has been recorded in the relationship since the early 1990s, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh said.

Ms. Thanh's statement was made in reply to a question raised by a Reuters correspondent at a regular press conference in Ha Noi today, June 21.

PM Phan Van Khai praises contribution of Protestants

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:11



Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA)-- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has praised Vietnamese Protestants' contributions to the national construction and defence.

The Government leader expressed his satisfaction while receiving a delegation of the (Southern) Viet Nam Protestant Church led by its Head Father Pham Xuan Thieu, in Ha Noi on June 19.

Education and health care coordinate in expanded immunisation

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:09



Ha Noi, June 20 (VNA) -- Pre-school and primary school children will be granted free-of-charge immunisation services during the 2001-2005 period.

The Education and Training Ministry and the Public Health Ministry discussed at a conference in Ha Noi on June 19 measures to coordinate in implementing the expanded vaccination programme for such children.

Vietnam donors' consultative group meets in Hoi An

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:08


Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- An agreement on promoting partnership relations in natural calamity control in Viet Nam's central region was signed at a two-day meeting of the consultative group of donors to Viet Nam held in Hoi An, central coastal Quang Nam province, on June 18 and 19.

Signatories were representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Dutch Embassy, the Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Investment as well as the provincial authorities.

Vietnam wins first prize at int'l environmental film festival

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:06



Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's documentary film "Vi Cuoc Song Binh Yen" (For a Peaceful Life) directed by Vu Le My won first prize for the best short-length film at the 3rd International Environmental Film Festival - FICA III - held in Goias city, Brazil, from June 13-17.

The film, about bomb and mine clearance after the war in Viet Nam, was highly touted by the general public and critics alike.

It was one of more than 350 films submitted to the festival by film-makers from 15 countries around the world.--VNA


Vatican delegation visits Vietnam

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:04


Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- A Vatican delegation led by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, paid a working visit to Viet Nam from June 11-16.

PM Phan Van Khai addresses National Assembly

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:03



Ha Noi, June 18 (VNA) -- PM Phan Van Khai delivered a speech at the National Assembly this afternoon, June 18, on a number of socio-economic issues of concern to NA deputies and voters.

Int'l organizations hepl Vietnam in action program for children

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:00



Ha Noi, June 18 (VNA) -- Foreign aid for the National Action Programme for Children has been crucial to the success of the programme over the past 10 years.

Foreign governments as well as international and non-governmental organizations have provided the Vietnamese children with around USD 400 million over the last 10 years.

Vietnam will become attractive investment market

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 00:58



Ha Noi, June 18 (VNA)-- With the current progress in policy reform, Viet Nam should become an appealing Southeast Asian market to foreign investors, said World Bank Country Director Andrew Steer.

Steer will chair a midterm review conference of Viet Nam's donors scheduled for June 18-19 in Hoi An town, central Quang Nam province.

The World Bank executive expressed his strong belief on the success of Viet Nam's determination to remove obstacles standing in the way of sustainable economic development and a favourable investment environments

PM Phan Van Khai addresses National Assembly

Mon, 06/18/2001 - 12:07


Ha Noi, June 18 (VNA) -- PM Phan Van Khai delivered a speech at the National Assembly this afternoon, June 18, on a number of socio-economic issues of concern to NA deputies and voters.

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