PM Promulgates Visa Exemption for Overseas Vietnamese

Mon, 08/20/2007 - 13:52

The PM on August 17 signed Decision 135/2007/QĐ-TTg promulgating the regulations on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese.

Accordingly, beneficiaries of the Decision include Vietnamese nationals residing abroad, foreigners who are Vietnamese citizens' spouses and children, overseas Vietnamese holding foreign passports or a foreign-issued permanent residence certificate (PRC) with the validity of at least six months since the date of entrance.

US Marketing Expert Has High Hopes for Vietnamese Economy

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 11:12

The Vietnamese economy is like an airplane which is set to fly much higher thanks to its people’s good qualities, marketing guru Philip Kotler told a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City Thursday.
The nation could match the economic achievements of Japan and other regional countries since its people were known for their hospitality, industriousness, and desire for success, he said.

Ha Long Bay Bids For World Natural Wonder Status

Thu, 08/16/2007 - 10:46

Thanh Nien and Tuan Chau Resort launched Monday an international campaign to vote for Ha Long Bay, a famous seascape in northern Vietnam, as one of the world’s seven new natural wonders.
Situated in the gulf of Tonkin, it was acknowledged as a World Heritage twice – in 1994 and 2000.halong_bay_139_06.jpg

Vietnam PM Vows Closer US Ties

Vietnam will do its utmost to strengthen bilateral ties with the US, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told outgoing US Ambassador Michael W. Marine Friday.PM_Marine.bmp

Dung spoke highly of Marine’s contributions to promoting bilateral ties, particularly in trade and investment.

Vietnam “Success Story”: World Bank Chief

Tue, 08/07/2007 - 12:20

World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick wrapped up his two day visit to Vietnam Tuesday, offering broad support to help the country move to the next stage of development.

EAST-WEST Economic Corridor Week To Start in Vietnam

Mon, 07/30/2007 - 11:40

A Week of East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC is connecting Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar) will be held in Danang City from Aug 27 to Sept 1st, 2007. This is a great event among ASEAN Countries in 2007. The event will create great opportunity for Vietnamese and foreign participants to exchange information and enhance their economic, trade and investment activities in the region. All participants also have a chance to jont a wonderful caravan along the Corridor, from the middle of Vienam through Laos to Thailand.

US Hospital Ship Peleliu Undertakes Humanitarian Activities

Peleliu.bmpThe US hospital ship Peleliu arrived in the central city of Da Nang on July 15 to undertake humanitarian assistance as part of the Pacific Partnership.

PRES. NGUYEN MINH TRIET'S HISTORIC VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES

PRESIDENT BUSH WELCOMES PRESIDENT NGUYEN MINH TRIET OF VIETNAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE
The Oval Office

10:50 A.M. EDT - JUNE 22, 2007

Viet Nam-US Multifaceted Ties Since Normalisation

triet_bush.jpgThe twelve-year period since Viet Nam-US normalisation is not long but very significant in the relationship between the two former foes.

After establishing diplomatic ties on July 12, 1995, both Viet Nam and the US have done their utmost to develop and expand their relations to various areas.

Diplomat Confident of Successful US Presidential Trip

Vietnam's Ambassador to the United States has predicted that the upcoming visit to the US by State President Nguyen Minh Triet will usher in a bright new era of bilateral relations between the two countries.

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