Peace and Stability Vital for Development

Thu, 10/28/1999 - 00:11

The maintenance of a peaceful and stable environment in the region is a prerequisite for cooperation and development, said Prime Minister Phan Van Khai at the third ASEAN informal Summit held in Manila, the Philippines on November 28.

The situation in the Korean Peninsular, the East Sea, and East Timor, and the threat of an arms race only confirm the value of the basic principles of international relations, such as respect for independence, non-interference in each other

East Asian Leaders Issue Joint Declaration

Wed, 10/27/1999 - 00:11

After the meetings of ASEAN +3 and ASEAN +1, the leaders of the ten ASEAN countries, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea signed a joint declaration on East Asian co-operation.

The announcement noted, "Diplomatic and trade relation in Eastern Asia have become more and more developed, which has created many opportunities for co-operation. Many new factors have pushed peace, stability and prosperity in the region".

Vietnam establishes diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia

Fri, 10/22/1999 - 00:11

Ha Noi, Oct. 22 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish bilateral diplomatic relation at ambassadorial level.

A joint communique to this effect was signed in New York on Oct. 21 by Vietnamese and Saudi Arabian Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Ngo Quang Xuan and Fawzi Shobokshi, respectively.

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to form

Wed, 10/20/1999 - 00:11

The Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will work together to form a

Vietnam

Sat, 10/16/1999 - 00:11

Ho Chi Minh city and San Francisco Boost Co-operation

Nhan Dan Oct.13--The San Francisco delegation

Government's monthly meeting for September and ecomonic growth after 9 months of 1999

Tue, 10/05/1999 - 00:11

Nhan dan Oct. 5-- At the government's monthly meeting for September, ministers announced that Vietnam's economic growth may not reach its 1999 target and could be the lowest in ten years.

Export Support Fund Created

Sun, 10/03/1999 - 00:11

Nhan Dan Oct. 3--The Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has decided to establish an Export Support Fund aimed at boosting export and increasing competitiveness for country

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai visits Mongolia

Sun, 10/03/1999 - 00:11

Nhan Dan Oct. 3--Prime Minister Phan Van Khai paid a working visit to Mongolia on October 2 at the invitation of his Mongolian counterpart R. Amarjargal, after Mr. Khai's Scandinavian tour.

Mr. Khai held talks with Mr. R. Amarjargal and Mongolian Parliament Chairman R. Gonchigdorj on measures to strengthen the friendship and co-operation between the two countries as well as international and regional issues of common concern.

Vietnamese Encouraged to Work Overseas

Sun, 10/03/1999 - 00:11

VNS Oct. 3--The Government hopes to encourage Vietnamese citizens find employment abroad with a decree that aims at improving working conditions and making the licensing process of manpower agencies easier.

This was revealed at a workshop organised here on Friday to explain the salient features of the decree.

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