Vietnam Visa no longer needed to enter Phu Quoc by sea

T6, 03/13/2009 - 12:21

Phu Quoc is not only a beautiful island but also one of the most interesting places to visit in Vietnam. With a new regulation granted by the Prime Minister exempting visa requirements for international tourists, Phu Quoc is opening up to welcome international cruise ships to the picturesque island.

Vietnamese people are indignant at the wrong and unjust decision of the US Supreme Court

T2, 03/09/2009 - 16:22

On March 2, 2009, the US Supreme Court rejected the appeal by Vietnamese Agent Orange/Dioxin victims against American chemical companies over the use of the Agent Orange/Dioxin during the Vietnam war. In response, Mr. Le Dung, the Spokesman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on March 3, 2009:

Vietnam's reaction to US State Department 2008 Human right report

Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Spokeman Le Dzung answered question regarding Vietnam's reaction to the observations on human rights in Vietnam in the US State Department 2008 Human Rights Report announced on 25 February 2009:

We reject the biased remarks based on false and distorted information in the U.S. State Department 2008 Human Rights Report.

US to maintain visa policy towards Vietnam

HCM City (VNA) – The US President Barack Obama’s new administration will maintain its national policies concerning consular affairs in general, as well as the granting of visas to Vietnamese citizens, according to the new assistant to US Secretary of State in charge of consular affairs, Janice L. Jacobs.
The US official made this statement during her visit to the USA Education Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on Feb. 10 as part of her first overseas business trip that aims to inquire into Asian consular issues.

Vietnam's reaction to Human Right Watch's report

T6, 01/30/2009 - 17:10

On 21st Jan 2009, the spokesman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Mr.Le Dung answered to question regarding Vietnam's reaction to Human Rights Watch's report which accused Vietnam of the suppression of the Khme Krom community in the Mekong Delta:

This is not the first time that Human Rights Watch releases false information about Vietnam. It is necessary to reiterate that in Vietnam, all fundamental rights and freedoms of the people, including the freedom to religion and belief and the freedom of expression are clearly enshrined in the Constitution (Articles 69 and 70).

Vietnam’s congratulation on Mr. Barack Obama's inauguration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs's spokesman Le Dzung answers question regarding Vietnam's reaction to Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th U.S President:

NA Committee for External Affairs delegation visits the US

Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the National Assembly Committee for External Affairs, led by its Vice Chairman Ngo Quang Xuan, had meetings with the US Senate, House of Representatives, government officials and business circles during a visit to the United States from Jan. 13-16.

At a working session with the delegation, US Senator Richard Lugar, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, expressed his pleasure at the extension of the two countries’ cooperation in trade, investment, culture and education over the recent past.

Ambassador: Vietnam, US ties bright in 2008

04/01/2009 -- 9:58 PM (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Le Cong Phung described 2008 as a bright year of the Vietnam-US relations, showing political determination of the two countries’ leaderships and desire of both nations.
The US visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in June 2008 marked a milestone, making Vietnam-US cooperation more intensive with higher quality, the Ambassador told the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in an interview.

US Senator agrees with PM on need to lift trade barriers

(VNA) The Chairman of the US Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus admitted that discrimination in trade matters is a barrier that should be removed from his country’s commerce with Vietnam , during a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi on Dec. 17.
Baucus reiterated his strong support for early granting of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to Vietnam and said he hoped the US president-elect Barack Obama would grant this sooner rather than later.

Danang Has US Sister City

DCM-pittsburg_1.jpgAfter a period of various of cooperative activities between people of Pittsburgh and Da Nang, on the 2nd Dec 2008, at Pittsburgh City Hall with the witness of Springdale Rep. Jason Altmire, the President and members of City Council Pittsburgh, many citizens and news media of Pittsburgh, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl signed a memorandum to officially establish sister city tie between Pittsburgh and Da Nang city of Vietnam.

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