General Assembly President holds talks with top Vietnamese official

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:50

DPM_Khiem_UN_Kerim.jpgClimate change, the global food and energy crisis, economic development and United Nations reform were among the highlights of wide-ranging discussions between General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim and Viet Nam’s Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem.

Vietnam Deputy PM chairs UNSC Open Discussion

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:47

On July 17th, the Deputy Prime Minister chaired an open discussion on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) with the participation of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. DPM_Pham_Gia_Khiem.jpg

There are some 250,000-300,000 children in the world currently affected by armed conflicts. The issue was first put forth in the 1990s and the UN Secretary General appointed an ambassador on the issue.

Message of PM Nguyen Tan Dung of Viet Nam

PM_NTD01.jpgSince normalisation 13 years ago, the Vietnam-US relations have made important progress in various areas. This has laid increasingly solid foundation for the two countries to be self-confident in the future.

Viet Nam and US Leaders Meet, Issue Joint Statement

President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Dung of Vietnam
Oval Office 1:53 P.M. EDT - June 24th, 2008

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PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to the Oval Office. I fondly remember my trip to your country. I remember the wonderful hospitality that you and your government gave to Laura and me. I remember the thousands of people lining the street of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and it was just a memorable trip. So it's my honor to welcome you back here.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung sets off for US visit

PM_NGUYEN_TAN_DUNG_OF_VIETNAM.jpgPrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Hanoi on June 22 morning for an official visit to the US from June 23-26 as a guest of President George W. Bush.

The visit aims to continue implementing Vietnam ’s open foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation of international relations, including bilateral ties with the US .

US trade promotion chief sees opportunities in Vietnam

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez, says there are huge opportunities in Vietnam for US businesses, especially with the coming visit to US by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez

Hernandez, who is also Director General of the US and Foreign Commerce Service, told reporters in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19 that the two nations are sharing numerous fresh and promising opportunities in trade.

US trade promotion chief sees opportunities in Vietnam

Fri, 06/20/2008 - 07:16

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez, says there are huge opportunities in Vietnam for US businesses, especially with the coming visit to US by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion, Israel Hernandez

Hernandez, who is also Director General of the US and Foreign Commerce Service, told reporters in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19 that the two nations are sharing numerous fresh and promising opportunities in trade.

US companies show confidence in Vietnam

US companies believe that Vietnam will overcome the present economic difficulties, US Ambassador to Vietnam Michael Michalak said.

US companies believe the difficulties are only temporary ones, and the Vietnamese government’s economic management is presently good, the Ambassador told media in Hanoi on June 19.

According to Ambassador Michalak, US companies pay great attention to the Vietnamese market, especially in the long-term.

Vatican Delegation Visits Vietnam

Sun, 06/15/2008 - 23:40

A Vatican delegation led by Monsignor Pietro Parolin, Vatican ’s Under-secretary of State for Relations with States, concluded their week-long annual working visit to Vietnam on June 15.

Vietnam Pledges to Improve Business Environment

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 10:04

The Vietnamese government is striving to fulfill its promises to improve the business environment and facilitate foreign investors, a cabinet leader said Thursday.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai told a business conference in Hanoi that the government “commits to ensuring an open and transparent environment” for investors by continuing its reforms.

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