US President Clinton starts visit to Vietnam


Ha Noi, Nov. 17 (VNA) -- President of the United States of America William Jefferson Clinton and his spouse arrived in Ha Noi on Nov. 16 night, commencing a four-day official visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

Vietnam called on ASEAN members to push for more investment

Thu, 11/16/2000 - 10:13



Nov. 15 (VNA) -- Prior to the eighth Summit of APEC, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Manh Cam has called on ASEAN member countries to jointly push for more investment from developed countries for sustainable development of the whole Asian-Pacific region.

Deputy Prime Minister stresses ecotech cooperation in APEC

Thu, 11/16/2000 - 10:13



Ha Noi, Nov. 16 (VNA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Manh Cam stressed the importance and role of ecotech cooperation among APEC at the 8th APEC Summit in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Deputy PM Cam on Nov. 16 exchanged views with other APEC member countries' leaders on the negative impacts of the rapid development of the information technology revolution, the emergence and development of a new economy and e-commerce on traditional branches of production and business.

Vietnam supports for UN special session on Children

Thu, 11/16/2000 - 10:05




Nov. 16 (VNA) -- Viet Nam supports the draft resolution to be adopted by the UN General Assembly this year under item 42 relating to preparations for a Special Session of the UN General Assembly on Children in Sept., 2001, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Chau has said.

Mr. Chau affirmed Viet Nam's strong support for and full commitment to making the Special Session a great success at the UN General Assembly in New York on Nov. 15.

US President W.J. Clinton pays official visit to Vietnam


Ha Noi, Nov. 16 (VNA) -- President William Jefferson Clinton of the United States of America arrived in Ha Noi evening, Nov. 16, beginning an official visit to Viet Nam from Nov. 16-19.

The visit is made at the invitation of President Tran Duc Luong.

The US President is accompanied by his spouse Hillary Clinton, his daughter Chelsea Clinton and his mother-in-law Dorothy Rodham.

Activities of NGOs in Vietnam

Wed, 11/15/2000 - 01:42



Nov. 14 (VNA) -- More than 100 officials from Ho Chi Minh City's agencies in charge of receiving aid from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been provided with skills on aid mobilization and management.

Vietnam contributes initiatives to APEC Agenda

Tue, 11/14/2000 - 00:30

Nov. 13 (VNA) -- All three initiatives of Viet Nam have been included in the agenda of the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Nov. 12 and 13.

The country is being represented by a delegation led by Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien at the meeting of foreign and economic ministers from 21 APEC member countries.

Vietnam improves investment environment

Tue, 11/14/2000 - 00:26



Ha Noi , Nov. 14 (VNA) - Viet Nam has always done its best to create a favourable environment for foreign investors and businessmen, President of the Japanese Business Association in Vietnam Otani Yasuo told a reporter from Nhan Dan newspaper in a recent interview.

Foreign investment of 608 million in 10 months

Sat, 11/11/2000 - 15:22

FOREIGN INVESTORS INVEST USD 608 MILLION IN TEN MONTHS


Ha Noi, Nov. 11 (VNA) -- Investment licenses were granted to 245 more foreign-invested projects capitalized at USD 608 million in the first ten months of this year, says the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Photo Exhibition on Agent Orange effects in Vietnam on display

Sat, 11/11/2000 - 15:17

Ha Noi, Nov. 11 (VNA) -- Images of Vietnamese Agent Orange victims, taken 25 years after the American war which blighted their lives, are now on display in a European centre.

A photo exhibition of these long-suffering people is being held in the city of Luxembourg, co-sponsored by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's Ministry of Co-operation and Charitable Activities and Switzerland's Caritas Fund, in co-operation with the Luxembourg Red Cross.

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