UNDP representative expresses support to gender equality in VN

Thu, 12/12/2002 - 10:46

Ha Noi, Dec. 11 (VNA) -- Development initiatives cannot be successful or sustainable unless they are designed and implemented in a manner that takes full account of the differing interests, needs and priorities of men and women, according to UNDP resident representative Jordan Ryan.

Viet nam to overcome obstacles to effectively use external aid

Thu, 12/12/2002 - 10:44

Ha Noi, Dec. 11 (VNA) -- Viet Nam is determined to overcome obstacles to use external capital sources more effectively in its national industrialisation and modernisation, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai affirmed.

PM Khai assured heads of 47 delegations from foreign countries, international organisations, governmental and non-governmental organisations to the Consultative Group Meeting in Ha Noi on Dec. 11.

Viet Nam Airlines plans more flights during Tet

Thu, 12/12/2002 - 10:39


Ha Noi, Dec. 12 (VNA) -- The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, plans to add more flights on international and domestic air routes during "Tet", the traditional Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 1 of 2003.

The extra flights will be conducted from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 next year, a month before and after "Tet".

Foreign investors to expand operations in Viet Nam

Thu, 12/12/2002 - 10:38

Ha Noi, Dec. 12 (VNA) -- Eighty percent of 124 respondents of a poll of business sentiment said that they planned to expand company operations in Viet Nam in the next three years because of the country's positive long-term outlook, a growing local market and political stability.

The poll was conducted by a forum of business leaders, international donors and government officials ahead of the annual Consultative Group Meeting held in Ha Noi on Dec. 10-11.

Viet Nam strives to help disabled people integrate into society

Thu, 12/12/2002 - 10:36

Ha Noi, Dec. 12 (VNA) -- Viet Nam has been striving to help disabled people to really integrate into society by removing any barriers to them, including prejudices.

Currently, Viet Nam has more than 5 million orphans and people with disabilities, accounting for seven percent of the country's 80-million population.

Government pledges to boost expansion of private sector

Fri, 12/06/2002 - 11:12


HA NOI (December 6) — The Vietnamese Government is working harder to further liberalise its economy to overcome problems private businesses have faced in getting their operations off the ground, a private business meeting was told on Thursday in Ha Noi.

Policy makers at the meeting pledged to work towards speedier reforms for a more competitive, broader-based private sector to cater to local and export markets.

Measures to protect workers in foreign invested businesses

Thu, 12/05/2002 - 17:11

Ha Noi, Dec. 5 (VNA) -- Labour code violations in foreign invested businesses must be strictly punished, said Minister of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, Nguyen Thi Hang.

In an interview with the Lao Dong (Labour) daily on measures to protect workers in foreign invested businesses, Minister Hang said "We have been provided with a legal basis to protect the legitimate rights of labourers.

Viet Nam's response to Australian PM's remarks on anti-terrorism

Thu, 12/05/2002 - 17:09


Ha Noi, Dec. 5 (VNA) -- All anti-terrorism activities must conform to the United Nations Charter and international law and respect national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Phan Thuy Thanh.

She was replying to correspondents' questions about Viet Nam's reaction to Australian Prime Minister John Howard's recent warning that Australia could launch pre-emptive strikes in a foreign country to prevent a terrorist attack against Australia.

Viet Nam - EU human rights dialogue held

Thu, 12/05/2002 - 16:50

VIET NAM-EU HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE HELD


Ha Noi, Dec. 5 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and European Union (EU) countries have exchanged views on human rights issues at a dialogue held in Ha Noi on Thursday.

They discussed a wide range of issues related to human rights, including those listed in the agenda of the 57th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The host delegation underlined Viet Nam's consistent policy and drastic measures to protect and ensure the practice of human rights by the Vietnamese people.

Asia Commercial Bank offers Viet kieu loans to buy houses

Tue, 12/03/2002 - 10:48


(VNA December 3, 2002)

HCM CITY — Overseas Vietnamese and their relatives in the country will now be able to borrow from the Asia Commercial Bank to buy houses, its general director Pham Van Thiet announced last Thursday.

However, those overseas Vietnamese (Viet kieu) who wish to borrow must have their income reviewed by a foreign organisation at their place of residence. If a relative wants to obtain a loan to buy a house, the Viet kieu must provide a guarantee besides agreeing to share in the repaying of the loan.

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