Diplomat Praises US-VN Relationship, Discusses Preparation for VN President's US Visit

Economic, cultural and political relationships between the US and Vietnam have developed broadly since the two countries restored diplomatic ties 12 years ago, US diplomat Christopher Hill said last Thursday.

Microsoft CEO Visits Vietnam

By TRAN VAN MINH Associated Press Writer
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer witnessed the signing of an agreement Monday requiring all of Vietnam's government offices to use licensed computer software in a step to curb rampant piracy.

"The agreement demonstrates very strong commitments of the government of Vietnam," in protecting intellectual property rights, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told Ballmer before the signing ceremony.

Vietnam commits to protecting intellectual property rights: Vietnamese PM

Microsoft Corporation chief executive officer Steve Ballmer has reaffirmed the giant’s commitment to supporting the development of information technology in Vietnam, particularly in personnel training. dung_microsoftballmer.bmp

“Vietnam - A Bright Future for US Businesses” Draws Top US Groups

A delegation of 18 leading groups in the US will come to Vietnam to seek investment opportunities on May 3-4, 2007. US_groups.bmp

Vietnam Leader Visit to US ‘significant’: US Ambassador.

President Nguyen Minh Triet’s visit to the US this year is an event of significance for bilateral relations, US ambassador in Vietnam, Michael Marine, has said.

He told reporters in Hanoi Wednesday that the two countries would discuss bilateral topics, especially a framework agreement on investment and trade, during the visit.

Marine also said US and Vietnamese officials met in Washington Tuesday for “frank and constructive” talks on human rights.

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Why tear down the building blocks

T6, 05/18/2007 - 00:04

Foreign investors have been flocking to Viet Nam en masse armed with big ideas on how to tap into South East Asia 's fastest growing economy. Most are attracted by rapid socio-economic development, a young and highly skilled low cost labour force, a platform of social and political stability that allows investments to mature in a low risk environment.

Hard-boiled photographers train photojournalists in Vietnam

T6, 05/11/2007 - 17:00

Seven internationally renowned experience-hardened photographers, several of whom have covered wars in Vietnam and the region, began a nine-day training course for photojournalists in Hanoi Thursday. tim.bmp
Veteran press photographers Tim Page, Charles Dharapak, Steve Northrup, Gaby Sommer, Horst Faas, Gary Knight, and Chikako Yatable will coach 30 talented young photojournalists from around the country.

Vietnam respects religious freedom: President Triet

T2, 05/07/2007 - 11:11

Vietnam will always respect the rights of the individual to enjoy freedom of religion, belief and worship, and is adamant that all favourable conditions must be created so all religions feel welcomed within the country. image001.jpg
That was the clear message delivered by State President Nguyen Minh Triet as he met with world renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his French-based entourage, in Hanoi, on May 5.

Leading US corporations take part in Vietnam business forum

T5, 05/03/2007 - 17:33

Senior officials of 18 leading US corporations who are visiting Vietnam will participate in a forum on the country’s business opportunities, in Hanoi May 3 and 4.
The 35-strong US delegation is the biggest since the US normalized trade relations with Vietnam and Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization five months ago.

Its members include representatives of Boeing, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, IBM, Time Warner, Abbott, Ford, and General Electric, among others.

Deputy US Pacific Commander Visits Vietnam

Lieutenant General Daniel Leaf, Deputy Commander of the US Pacific Command, visited Hanoi Thursday to discuss cooperation potentials with Vietnamese military officials.

During his meeting with Lieutenant General Nguyen Duc Soat, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People's Army, the two sides exchanged experiences in mine clearance and seach and rescue activities in natural disasters.

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