Vietnam’s New WTO Talks To Begin This Month

Tue, 03/07/2006 - 12:59

Vietnam will conduct a new round of multilateral negotiations for entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Switzerland this month, said the trade ministry Tuesday.

Set for March 19-23 in Geneva, top issues for this 11th round relate to international treaties and state subsidy policies - the most vital discussion in relation to Vietnam’s admission to the WTO, the ministry said.

Finance Ministry, Microsoft Cozy Up

Thu, 03/02/2006 - 12:45

Intel Chief Visits Ho Chi Minh City

Mon, 02/27/2006 - 13:31

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Governement In Action

Thu, 02/16/2006 - 17:52

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has given his approval to a plan on the further development of the telecommunications and Internet sectors during the next four years.phanvankhai_173.gif

Under the plan, telecom infrastructure in Viet Nam will be developed to the standard of other countries in the region.

Viet Nam Vows Safe, Comfortable APEC Summit

Thu, 02/16/2006 - 17:43

Viet Nam will do its utmost this year to make the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and the activities both comfortable and safe, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan.03_Apec1.jpg

"Lac Hong Ambassadors" honored

Wed, 02/08/2006 - 12:04

The Vietnam Glory award ceremony was held at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on February 5, attended by members of the National Assembly, Vietnam Fatherland Front, Hanoi People’s Committee, the US and Russian Embassies and ten of the 15 selected overseas Vietnamese for this title in 2005. images894483_7.jpg

Vietnam - US WTO Talks End, Goodwill Gained

Thu, 01/26/2006 - 12:48

Both sides are hopeful of an early conclusion to the negotiations, Deputy Trade Minister Luong Van Tu said, describing this as the most important progress made at the Vietnam-US 10th round of negotiations on Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organisation that ended in Hanoi on January 18.

Vietnam Sets Up Committee To Organize APEC Summit

Wed, 01/25/2006 - 13:30

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The biggest international event ever to be hosted by Vietnam will be held from Nov. 12-19 in Hanoi.

Tet Viet 2006 Showcases Lunar New Year Traditions

Mon, 01/23/2006 - 10:58

Hanoi is hosting a week-long cultural and commercial festival as part of lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations, providing visitors a chance to learn about Vietnam’s traditions and culture. Tet Viet 2006, being held at the My Dinh National Stadium, has more than 200 pavilions showcasing a range of flowers and ornamental plants, and food and beverages used in celebrating Tet. The program also includes the Spring Sporting Festival featuring martial arts performances, wresting, Chinese chess, and human chess competitions.

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