PM lauds national defence institute’s officer training

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has described education in security for senior officials as a very important and practical task in the new stage of development.

Nhan Dan- Nhan Dan (The People) newspaper celebrated the 59th anniversary of the release of its first issue (March 11, 1951) and received the title of ‘Hero of Peoples’ Armed Forces’ in Hanoi yesterday.

PM pushes for consensus to fulfil national targets

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has emphasised the need to create solidarity and a high consensus among the entire Party, army and the people to accomplish the country’s socio-economic tasks set for 2010.

Vietnam expects closer ties with Philippines

Vietnam wishes to continue to bolster co-operative relations with the Philippines to achieve new accomplishments and realise the potential of the two countries, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.

Regional conference on post-crisis period wraps up

A regional conference on sustainable development and finding opportunities in the post-crisis period wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on March 9.

Vietnam urges US to do more for overcoming war aftermath

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has urged the US to take more concrete action to help Vietnam recover from the aftermath of the Vietnam war in line with the country’s effective co-operation in searching for the remains of fallen US soldiers.

Government leader seeks more German aid on environment

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called on Germany to give Vietnam stronger official development assistance (ODA), especially on the environment, and coping with climate change and rising sea water levels.

Media to focus more on sea and border demarcation

The development of foreign affairs news and the dissemination of information in Vietnam this year will focus on the nation’s strategy for the demarcation of its borders at sea.

ASEAN countries boost parliamentary co-operation

A meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) opened in the central city of Da Nang on March 7.

Vietnamese women determined to follow the Party

Vietnamese women are willing to preserve and bring into full play valuable traditions of the nation and determined to follow the Party to build the country.

Outstanding businesswomen honoured with Golden Rose Cup

A ceremony to present the Golden Rose Cup Award to 100 outstanding Vietnamese businesswomen in 2009 was held in Hanoi on March 7 in the presence of President Nguyen Minh Triet.

Vietnam and Malaysia to ink agreement on criminal prevention

Vietnam and Malaysia will sign a co-operative agreement on criminal prevention and combat, said Minister of Public Security Le Hong Anh at the end of his official visit to Malaysia.

President Triet hails role of Fatherland Front

President Nguyen Minh Triet has expressed satisfaction at the role played by the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) as an active aid to the President in promoting national unity.

Casting of Thanh Giong statue completed

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and Hanoi municipal authorities on March 5 celebrated the completion of the casting of a statue of the legendary hero of Thanh Giong (Saint Giong) in Phu Linh commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi.

RoK ambassador honoured with friendship order

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s outgoing ambassador has received the Vietnamese State’s Friendship Order for his contributions to enhancing bilateral friendship and multifaceted co-operation.

President urges Yen Bai to tap local strengths

President Nguyen Minh Triet urged the mountainous northern province of Yen Bai to tap all its strengths for the sake of economic development.

PM urges agencies to mobilise capital for infrastructure

Government bodies at all levels and localities should actively mobilise all capital resources for infrastructure projects, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in a national teleconference held on March 4.

RoK ambassador lauded for lifting bilateral ties

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on March 4 commended the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s outgoing Ambassador, Im Hong Jae, on his role in elevating bilateral relations to a new height.

People’s Army welcomes US Air Force top brass

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army on March 4 received the Commander of the US Pacific Air Forces Gen. Gary North, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.

Lifting ties with India, Indonesia to new height

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong’s recent visits to India and Indonesia have created a new driving force to boost relations between Vietnam and the two Asian countries, said an official.

President Nguyen Minh Triet has emphasised the need for the northern mountainous province of Thai Nguyen to call for investment in its steel industry.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on March 3, wrapping up their official visits to India and Indonesia .

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung urged ministries and localities to closely watch prices, especially on essential goods, to prevent the reoccurrence of high inflation and speed up economic recovery.

Senior ASEAN officials reached several agreements on boosting the linkages among bloc members at a series of meetings, which wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3.

The Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association hosted a get-together in Hanoi on March 3 to mark Bulgaria’s 132nd National Day (March 3) and 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations (February 8).

Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its economic, trade and investment co-operation with the EU, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said.

Vietnam wants the Indonesian resort island of Bali to co-operate and share experiences with its localities in tapping potential and developing tourism, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong said.

The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 2 under the chairmanship of assistant to Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh.

Vietnam is consistent with its policy to promote human rights through dialogue and co-operation.

Vietnam and China should co-ordinate closely in friendship activities to further promote their comprehensive strategic co-operative partnership in line with their shared motto and guidelines, Vietnam’s Party chief said.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to take drastic measures to meet the GDP growth target of 12% and reduce poverty rate to below 10% this year.

Vietnam is not only a friend but also an important partner of Indonesia and the two countries have various opportunities to co-operate and support each other in trade, investment and tourism, said the Indonesian President.

The legislative bodies of Vietnam and Indonesia have signed a co-operation agreement defining orientations and measures to bolster their co-operation in particular and bilateral ties in general.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage left India’s city of Bangalore for Jakarta on February 28, starting his official visit to Indonesia.

Sports, Culture and Tourism week 2010 opened at the Tran Dynasty Temple relics in Hung Ha district of the northern province of Thai Binh on February 27 in the presence of President Nguyen Minh Triet and National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu.

Vietnam desires to enhance co-operation in the areas of information technology, bio-technology, and human resource training with the Indian State of Karnataka, said National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang presided over the 16th unofficial meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers, which took place in Putrajay, Malaysia, from February 27-28.

Nhan Dan – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung presented the 70-year Party membership insignia to Dong Sy Nguyen, former Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister for his great contributions to the Party’s revolutionary cause on February 26.

Nhan Dan/VNA – National Assembly Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage visited Bodh Gaya, the capital city of Bihar state and Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state on February 26.

Government officials of Vietnam and New Zealand met in the capital city of Wellington on February 25 to discuss ways of stepping up co-operation in a wide-range of areas.