Trade agreement with the U.S serves as a legal tool for exporters


Ha Noi, Nov. 21 (VNA)-- The National Assembly will consider ratifying the Viet Nam-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to lay a legal foundation for businesses wanting to export products to the U.S. market.

This was announced by Trade Minister Vu Khoan in an interview with Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper on Nov. 21.

He said that approval of the BTA will mark a full normalisation of trade relations between Viet Nam and the United States, a market which annually imports trillions of US dollars worth of consumer goods.

Vietnam maintains high GDP growth rate

Tue, 11/20/2001 - 00:09


Ha Noi, Nov. 20 (VNA) -- Viet Nam has been able to maintain a GDP (gross domestic product) growth rate of 6.1 percent this year in spite of unfavourable conditions, said chief representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) John Samy.

Gov't report on socio-economic development in 2002

Mon, 11/19/2001 - 00:09


Ha Noi, Nov.19 (VNA) -- Following are excerpts from the Government's report which will be presented at the 10th session of the National Assembly, scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov.20:

(This is the first time the Government has publicized its report before submitting it to the National Assembly for public comments)

Regarding tasks, measures and policies towards the development of economic branches and sectors, the report says:

Vietnam's economy keeps growing steadily in 2001

Mon, 11/19/2001 - 00:06

Ha Noi, Nov. 19 (VNA) -- The national economy keeps growing fairly steadily in 2001 with marked progress in industrial and agricultural restructuring.

This assessment was made by the Government in its annual socio-economic development report which will be submitted to the 10th session of the 10th National Assembly (NA), scheduled to open tomorrow, Nov. 20.

This is the first time that a Government report to the NA has been publicised through mass media prior to the opening of an NA session to seek comments from voters nationwide.

Condolence from FM Nguyen Dy Nien on crash of AA jetliner


Having learned about the accident of an American Airlines jetliner in the morning of November 12, 2001 in New York City, causing heavy losses in human and property, Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien extends his condolences to State Secretary Colin Powell and through Mr. Powell to the U.S. Government and, especially to the families of the victims.

Catfish campaign against Vietnamese fish

No sooner was the Bilateral Vietnam-US Trade Agreement (BTA) signed by US President George W Bush, the world witnessed opposing moves by a group of US business people in a campaign against the import of Vietnam's Tra and Basa catfish into this market. The campaign, which began late last year, occasionally eased for a few months before it culminated into a full-flown campaign. The campaign is so loud and harsh that some Americans term it the 'Catfish war' or 'A new war against Vietnam.'

What is catfish and who is the CFA?

Vietnam-US intellectual property rights enforcement seminar


Ha Noi, Nov. 12 (VNA) -- Specialists of Viet Nam and the U.S. are discussing intellectual property rights enforcement at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 12 and 13.

The seminar is part of a larger Viet Nam-U.S. technical assistance effort in trade. It is intended to boost cooperation on intellectual property rights enforcement in preparation for the implementation of the Viet Nam-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The BTA is currently being reviewed for ratification by Viet Nam.

Vietnam-Indonesia joint press statement


12 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and Indonesia issued in Jakarta today, Nov. 12, a joint press statement on President Tran Duc Luong's visit to Indonesia from Nov. 10-12.

The statement says that Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri warmly welcomed President Luong's visit, saying that it was of great significance to the consolidation and promotion of the two countries' solidarity and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

Vietnamese Ambassador's letter to the Representative


Washington DC, November 8, 2001

Dear Representative:

I would like to raise with you our serious concerns about the House

Vietnamese Ambassador's letter to the Senator

Washington DC, November 6, 2001

Dear Honorable Senator:

I would like to raise with you our serious concerns about the Senate

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