Vietnam’s human rights review appreciated, says diplomat

Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:10

The United Nations and participating countries have said that Vietnam’s periodic review on human rights had been well prepared and involved many State agencies and socio-political as well as professional organisations, said Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
The Deputy Foreign Minister met with representatives of the diplomatic corps, UN agencies, international and Vietnamese organisations in Hanoi on June 4 to inform them about the results of the fifth session of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group in Geneva from May 8-12.

Long-term policy, partnership urged for AO victims

Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:07

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee Ngo Quang Xuan has emphasised the necessity to put the issue of Agent Orange/Dioxin into the comprehensive US-Vietnam relations and develop a long-term cooperation policy on the issue.
Ambassador Xuan, who is also Co-Chair of the US-Vietnam Dialogue Group on AO/Dioxin, made the statement at the second hearing on AO/dioxin in Washington , the US , on June 2.

US, Vietnamese AO dialogue group convenes

Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:50

VNA - The US-Vietnam Dialogue Group on Agent Orange/Dioxin achieved “very good” results at its fourth meeting in Washington on June 2, said a senior Vietnamese official.
Ambassador Ngo Quang Xuan, Vice Chair of the National Assembly’s External Affairs Committee, stated this after their talks had closed, evaluating that the meeting was extremely significant in the context the two countries were strengthening ties.

Vietnam, US cities enhance cooperation

Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:43

(VNA)The central city of Da Nang and Pittsburgh city of the US’ Pennsylvania State have agreed to become sister cities and further boost cooperation.
A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in the US, headed by Deputy Ambassador Nguyen Tien Minh, paid a two-day visit (May 28-29) to Pittsburgh to promote cooperation between the two cities.
Minh handed over a memo on cooperation between Da Nang and Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh City Council’s President Doug Shields and relayed a letter from Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Tran Van Minh to the Pittsburgh Mayor.

Statement of the 9th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the DPRK's nuclear test

Tue, 05/26/2009 - 17:15

Bearing in mind the need to maintain peace and stability in the region and the international non-proliferation regime, Ministers condemn the underground nuclear test conducted by the DPRK on May 25th, 2009, which constitutes a clear violation of the Six–Party agreements and the relevant UNSC resolutions and decisions.
Ministers strongly urge the DPRK not to conduct any further nuclear test, and comply fully with the UNSC resolutions and decisions.

ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Hanoi

Tue, 05/26/2009 - 17:14

VNA - The 9th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM 9) opened in the capital city of Hanoi on May 25.
The meeting drew the participation of the ASEAN General Secretary, Surin Pitsuwan, representatives from the EC and more than 400 delegates from 45 members of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said that FMM 9 takes place at a time when the global financial crisis is bringing about great losses and plunging the world into a very difficult and unstable period.

Concerning the DPRK’s announcement of a nuclear test on 25 May 2009

Tue, 05/26/2009 - 17:10

Vietnamese Foreign Ministry's Spokesman Mr.Le Dzung answered question regarding Vietnam's reaction on DPRK's announcemnet of a nuclear test on 25th May 2009:

5th NA meeting starts in Hà Nội

Wed, 05/20/2009 - 16:18

(20/05/2009) VGP – Addressing the opening ceremony of the 5th session of the 12th legislature this morning in Hà Nội, NA Chairman Nguyễn Phú Trọng said that, in the global economic turmoil, Việt Nam is also affected, and the country’s production, business, export, investment, job generation and budget collection “face many difficulties.” However, stressed the chief of the legislative body, thanks to great determination and effort of the Party, the State and the entire people, “our economy has gained some positive results.”Financial solutions and stimulus packages initiated by the Government

Vietnam inquires into personnel management in US

Wed, 05/13/2009 - 17:28

Minister of Home Affairs Tran Van Tuan is leading a delegation to the US from May 11-15 to learn about personnel management.
In Washington, the delegation had a working session with senior officials of the Office of Personnel Management, where they heard about workforce planning, performance assessment, position management and descriptions, prohibited personnel practices and merit system principles relating to employees of federal agencies.

US to become Vietnam’s top investor

Wed, 05/13/2009 - 17:27

(VNA) The US will become Vietnam ’s “number one” investor in the next two years, said the President of the US-ASEAN Business Council Matthew P. Daley.
Speaking at a press conference in Hanoi on May 13, Daley, who leads a top-level US business delegation during their three-day visit to Vietnam to seek out cooperation opportunities, said that although the global economy is facing many enormous challenges, US companies are still interested in cooperation and investment opportunities in Vietnam.

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