Washington trade mission to arrive in Vietnam

A 25-member trade delegation from U.S. Washington state will arrive in Vietnam on Sept. 20 for a four-day visit to promote two-way trade and tourism between the two countries.
Leading the delegation of business, agriculture and education leaders is state Governor Asian-American Gary Locke.

The objective of the visit will be to position Washington as a world leader in two-way trade of goods and services with Vietnam, open more trade doors for companies and farmers in both countries and work with key leaders to improve conditions for businesses, said Mr. Locke.

Vietnam pavilion to be set up at U.S. woodwork fair

The U.S.’ largest producer of furniture recently announced it will set up a Vietnam Pavilion at a November U.S. woodwork fair, allowing opportunities for Vietnamese companies to tap into the US furniture market.

According a Sept. 16 news release of Karel Exposition Management (KEM), the U.S.’ largest producer of regional furniture and accessory markets, the Vietnam Pavilion will be set up at the upcoming 17th Long Beach Furniture & Accessory Market in southern California from Nov. 21 to 23, 2004.

Religious dignitaries, intellectuals protest US decision

Religious dignitaries and intellectuals raised their voices against the US State Department's decision on Vietnam's religious tolerance situation, at the seventh session of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (fifth tenure) in Hanoi on September 18.

US Helps Vietnam Prevent Human Trafficking

Counselor for Public Affairs of the US Embassy to Vietnam Louis P. Lantner has voiced support for Vietnam's fight against human trafficking.

Mr Lantner approved an assistance project for the Vietnam Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender-Family-Women and Adolescents (CSAGA) to help it prevent human trafficking as well as assist those who are victims of the crime.

Vietnam concerned over China – Philippines Spratly oil deal

Fri, 09/10/2004 - 11:00

Vietnam said it was “deeply concerned” on learning that China and the Philippines concluded a joint oil and gas research agreement in the Truong Sa (Spratly) region “without consulting other concerned parties.”

Vietnamese government spokesman Le Dzung expressed the view at a news conference in Hanoi on Sept. 9, eight days after the oil research deal was signed in Beijing, China.

US toxic chemical makers responsible for all victims

US toxic chemicals companies have to take legal responsibility for their products' victims, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Dung on Thursday.

Spokesman Dung made the accusation at a press briefing in response to Tuoi Tre (Young People) newspaper's question on the lawsuit filed by Vietnamese Agent Orange/dioxin victims against US chemical companies .

U.S. officials visit Central Highlands Gia Lai province

Two U.S. diplomats paid a working visit to the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on Sept. 3 and 4 to study the province’s socio-economic situation as well as religious, ethnic and human rights issues.
The officials, Frank Januzzi, assistant to the U.S. Senate External Affairs Committee, and R. Siui Bergstein, political official from the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, were welcomed by Pham The Dung, chairman of the Gia Lai People's Committee.

Vietnamese-US artists present Shakespeare play on US stages

Vietnamese artists are collaborating with artists from the U.S. Artists Repertory Theatre (ART) to present Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on U.S. stages, reported The Oregonian Sept 6.
Their first performance in the U.S. was on July 26, kicking off a four-month tour of the country by Vietnamese artists.

The famous comedy is being played by American actors performing their roles in English and the Vietnamese speaking in their own language, translated into English with supertitles.

President Bush's message of congratulations on VN's National Day

Dear Mr. President:

I wish to extend best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of Vietnam's National Day on September 2.

In the coming years, as we approach the tenth annivesary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States, I hope that the ties between our countries will continue to grow and strengthen.

On behalf of the people of the United States, I wish you and the Vietnamese people peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

s/

George W. Bush

Vietnam-US workshop explores cyber criminals

VietNamNet – A bilateral workshop on cyber criminal control held by the Ministry of Post and Telematics and the US Justice Department opened in Hanoi on August 30.

The workshop is the continuation of the multilateral workshop on this issue under the frame work of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) held in Hanoi on August 25-28.

The two-day workshop aims to open a channel of dialogue for related ministries and bodies of Vietnam, an APEC member, and the US Department of Justice in controlling cyber criminals.

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