Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Manh Cam meets UN leaders

Mon, 09/27/1999 - 00:11

While attending the 54th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam, head of the Vietnamese delegation, met UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan; President to the 54th session of the UN General Assembly Theo Ben Gurirab and UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Mark Malloch Brown respectively, according to New York-based VNA correspondent.

UN leaders appreciated Vietnam

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai visits Finland

Thu, 09/23/1999 - 00:11

VNA Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai arrived in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, at 9:15 am (local time) today (Sept. 23), starting the second leg of his tour of four Scandinavian countries after a three-day visit to Sweden from Sept. 20.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister paid a courtesy visit to Finnish President Martti Ahtisaati, to whom he spoke highly of Finland's role and position in Europe and the world. PM Khai also praised the Finnish President's effective contributions to strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation among nations.

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai's activities during final day of 7th apec summit

Mon, 09/13/1999 - 00:11

Ha Noi, Sept. 13 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai attended meeting sessions and met with Prime Minister Jenny Shipley of New Zealand and other leaders during the final day of the 7th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sept. 13.

Speaking to the New Zealand PM, the Vietnamese PM expressed thanks to her country for extending hospitality to the Vietnamese delegation and spoke highly of New Zealand's efforts for the success of the Summit.

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai at working session in APEC

Sun, 09/12/1999 - 00:11

Ha Noi, Sept. 12 (VNA) -- Leaders of seven ASEAN countries who are in Auckland, New Zealand, for the seventh Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit had a working session today (Sept. 12).

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Manh Cam at APEC Ministerial Meeting

Sat, 09/11/1999 - 00:11

Nhan Dan Sep.11--Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam and some other Vietnamese senior officials attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum ministerial meeting, which was held on September 9-10 in Auckland, New Zealand to discuss issues of mutual concern in the APEC framework and to prepare for the seventh APEC summit.

Followers of religions in Viet Nam are equal and free to religious practice

Fri, 09/10/1999 - 00:11

Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam Phan Thuy Thanh, Sep. 10, answering question about Viet Nam

Five-day Working Week from October

Sun, 08/29/1999 - 00:11

Nhan Dan Aug 29--The Government has decided to carry out a five-day working week, starting from October 2 with two days off.

If a holiday coincides with Saturday or Sunday, administrative employees will have the following day off.

Beneficiaries are cadres, civil servants and people working in the administrative offices and socio-political organisations of the State.

If any departments of education and health sectors face difficulties, a six-day working week system will be still implemented until the first day of the year 2000.

Malaysia's construction of some projects on the En Ca area belonging to the Truong Sa archipelago

Thu, 08/26/1999 - 00:33

Nhandan Aug. 26 --Vietnam has sufficient historical and legal evidences to prove its indisputable sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes, reiterated a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on August 25.

The spokesperson affirmed Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes while answering a Vietnam News Agency correspondent's question on Vietnam's viewpoint on Malaysia's construction of some projects on the En Ca area belonging to the Truong Sa archipelago.

The foreign ministry spokesperson on Korean issues

Tue, 08/10/1999 - 00:33

"Peace and stability on the Korean peninsular directly relates to peace and stability in Asia and the Pacific. Viet Nam supports all efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and co-operation, thus contributing to ensuring peace and long-term stability in the region. Viet Nam supports the Korean people

Vietnam wants to boost co-operation with APEC members

Mon, 08/09/1999 - 00:33

Nhan Dan 8/9- Hanoi -Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam granted an interview to Nhan Dan before his departure for the 11th APEC Ministerial Meeting and the Seventh APEC Summit to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on September 9-10 and September 12-13, respectively.

Nhan Dan: Vietnam has joined the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum for nearly a year now, can you elaborate Vietnam

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