Vietnam National Assembly Ratifies Country’s WTO Membership

Tue, 11/28/2006 - 14:45

043.jpgThe Vietnamese legislature ratified Tuesday the country's accession protocol to the World Trade Organization by a massive vote, clearing the way for it to become the global trade body’s 150th member.
Vietnam's membership will take effect 30 days after the ratification – on December 28, that is – opening up foreign investment and trade in the region’s fastest-growing economy.

APEC 2006 Economic Leader’s Meeting Ends in Great Success

Tue, 11/21/2006 - 11:41

The 14th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting successfully concluded in Hanoi this afternoon, November 19, with the issuance of the Hanoi Declaration, containing the leaders’ commitment to "spare no efforts" to revive moribund world trade talks.”

U.S. President George W. Bush visits Viet Nam in November 2006

Fri, 11/17/2006 - 12:13

President Nguyen Minh Triet of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam was pleased to welcome United States President George W. Bush to Viet Nam.

APEC Ministers Discuss Cooperation, Multilateral Trade

Thu, 11/16/2006 - 11:18

The 18th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) opens in Hanoi Wednesday with a focus on practical measures to strengthen cooperation and the multilateral trade systemAPEC_AMM.bmp, including resuming the Doha talks.

A contrarian’s best bet: Vietnam

Mon, 11/13/2006 - 19:00

Experience luxury travel at very affordable prices
By Joel Widzer
Travel columnist
Tripso.com
Updated: 12:55 p.m. ET Nov 9, 2006
I have traveled a lot this year. In fact, I have traveled 245,000 miles to 21 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Panama, Mexico, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Ethiopia, Korea and Vietnam.

And which is the Contrarian Traveler’s best bet?

Vietnam, hands down.

APEC 14 to witness deeper co-operation: President Triet

Mon, 11/13/2006 - 06:39

The 14th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week has started in Hanoi on November 12. The event is of great importance for APEC member countries in seeking deeper co-operation in various fields, said President Nguyen Minh Triet in an interview granted to Nhan Dan newspaper.

mt.jpg

Vietnam - WTO's 150th Member

Tue, 11/07/2006 - 14:07

Vietnam was officially admitted to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) during a special meeting of the WTO General Council on November 7 in Geneva.  

Vietnam Nominated For Non-Permanent Seat in UNSC in 2008

Tue, 10/31/2006 - 17:49

un_flag.bmpThe Foreign Ministry spokesman on October 30 applauded the decision of the group of Asian countries at the United Nations to nominate Vietnam as the sole regional candidate for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the 2008-2009 term.

Vietnam’s Roaring Economy Is Set for World Stage

Thu, 10/26/2006 - 11:04

nytlogo379x64.gif

The latest Asian economic tiger,...Vietnam has become the talk of investment bankers and investors across Asia.

Pages