FM Spokeswoman on the US test of the MD system

T3, 07/17/2001 - 15:31


On July 16, 2001, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh answers question from AFP: What is Viet Nam's reaction to the US test of the MD system?

Answer:

Viet Nam supports efforts to work towards a comprehensive and categorical disarmament, first and foremost the disarmament of nuclear weapons.

FM Spokeswoman congratulates the Chinese people

T3, 07/17/2001 - 15:26

On July 16, 2001, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh answers question from China Economic Daily: What is Viet Nam's reaction to and assessment of the fact that on 13 July 2001, China obtained the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games?

Answer:

We warmly congratulate the Chinese people on the selection of Beijing - the historical and cultural capital of great China - as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games.

Vietnam-DPR Korea Joint Communique

T2, 07/16/2001 - 15:07


Ha Noi, July 14 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) released a joint communique in Ha Noi in July 14, on the official friendship visit to Viet Nam by President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK Kim Yong Nam from July 11-14 as the guest of President Tran Duc Luong.

Following are main excerpts of the joint communique:

Vietnamese students win prizes at Math Olympiad in Washington

T2, 07/16/2001 - 15:02


Washington, July 15 (VNA) -- All of the six Vietnamese students competing at the 42nd International Maths Olympiad held in the United States won prizes including one gold and four silver medals and one consolation prize.

Ha Noi to host 5 senior ASEAN meetings

T2, 07/16/2001 - 14:57



Ha Noi, July 16 (VNA) -- Ha Noi will host five meetings of senior officials from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from July 23-28, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It announced that all the five meetings deal with issues relating to unity, stability, and the expansion of cooperation.

Progress in gender equality, advancement of women in Vietnam

T5, 07/12/2001 - 15:22


Progress in gender equality, advancement of women in Viet Nam is reported to Anti-Discrimination Committee; Process of reviewing compliance with convention continues - (Exepts from two meetings of UN Committee)


The implementation by Viet Nam of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women had resulted in the promotion of gender equality and the advancement of women in Viet Nam, the Committee, which monitors compliance with the Convention was told, as it considered that country's reports in two meetings today.

Vietnamese students win prizes at Int'l physics Olympiad

T3, 07/10/2001 - 11:23


Ha Noi, July 9 (VNA) -- All of the five Vietnamese students competing at the International Physics Olympiad held in Turkey from June 28-July 6 won prizes, including one gold medal, two bronze medals and two consolation prizes.

Suggestion to increase export of major goods

T2, 07/09/2001 - 10:17



At present, Vietnam is carrying out an export-oriented policy in a context which involves both big opportunities and big challenges. Indeed, a major challenge is how to enhance the endogenous strength of export industries and formulate a market strategy.

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ODA helps promote Vietnam's economic development

T2, 07/09/2001 - 00:52



Ha Noi, July 7 (VNA) -- Planning and Investment Minister Tran Xuan Gia affirms that Official Development Assistance (ODA) sources have made an active contribution to increasing Viet Nam's economic growth and improving its population's living conditions.

Foreign donors pledged more than USD 17 billion, including 15 percent of non-refundable aid and 85 percent of soft loans, for Viet Nam through eight donor group's consultative meetings between 1993 and 2000, according to the minister.

PM Phan Van Khai at the monthly Gov' meeting

T6, 07/06/2001 - 00:45

PRIME MINISTER ASKS FOR CLEAR FUNCTIONAL DELINEATION OF STATE APPARATUS


Ha Noi, July 5 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on July 4 said that the 1992 Constitution should be amended in the direction of defining more clearly the functions of the legislative, executive and judicial bodies.

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