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Cultural diplomacy activities reviewed

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:13:13 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) held a meeting in Hanoi on January 22 to review the past year of cultural diplomacy and devise tasks for 2010.

Vietnam- an important factor in India’s “Look East” policy

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:12:24 GMT

Vietnam is an important factor in India’s “ Look East” policy and both nations are giving fresh impetus to the process of strengthening economic cooperation, said Indian Consul General Jitendra Nath Misra at a ceremony in HCM City on January 22 to mark the 60th anniversary of India’s National Day.

Party organisations’ leadership role in business highlighted

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:11:53 GMT

A seminar to examine Party organisations’ leadership role in business was held in Hanoi on January 22 by the Hanoi municipal Party Committee and attended by politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Phu Trong.

Steering Committee for world economic forum set up

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:10:57 GMT

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to set up a Steering Committee to prepare for the holding of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia 2010 in Vietnam.

Quang Ninh finishes demarcation, marker planting on border with China

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:10:14 GMT

The northern province of Quang Ninh completed its demarcation and planting of border markers on the Vietnam-China border, said the provincial party committee secretary Nguyen Duy Hung at a conference held in Ha Long city on January 21.

Friendship society helps boost Franco-Vietnamese ties

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:09:39 GMT

The Vietnam-France Friendship Association (VFFA) of Ho Chi Minh City has made remarkable contributions to boosting relations between Vietnam and France since its inception 20 years ago.

Vietnam, Laos increase Party inspection work

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:09:00 GMT

Officials from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) discussed measures to boost future cooperation between their inspection commissions during talks in Hanoi on January 21.

Rice production nationwide reaches 39 million tonnes in 2009

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:21 GMT

Vietnam’s rice output in 2009 hit 39 million tonnes, it was announced at a conference held on January 22 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in coordination with the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee.

78 businesses, individuals awarded Vietnamese Aquaculture’s Golden Quality

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:06:41 GMT

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) coordinated with the Vietnam Fisheries Association and the Worldsoft Media Company to hold a ceremony in Hanoi on January 22 to give Vietnamese Aquaculture’s Golden Quality award to 78 individuals and businesses.

Flower exports in Lam Dong increase

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:06:10 GMT

Flower export revenue in Lam Dong province has risen sharply in recent years, accounting for 70 percent of the province’s total export revenue.

Vietnam needs to prepare itself for FDI opportunities

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:05:22 GMT

Although the global economic crisis slashed foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam in 2009, the country can regain its momentum of attracting FDI if it is well prepared, according to the National Centre for Socio-economic Information and Forecast.

SOCO to promote operations in Vietnam

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:04:27 GMT

The international oil and gas exploration and production company, SOCO, has sold a record number of shares to mobilise capital for its exploration in Vietnam, Thailand and West Africa.

Osaka keen on Vietnamese market

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:03:54 GMT

State President Nguyen Minh Triet on January 22 received the governor of Japan’s Osaka prefecture, Toru Hashimoto, who is leading a delegation of businesses from this prefecture to promote trade in Vietnam.

SSC, ministry to formulate guidelines for overseas listings

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:03:18 GMT

The State Securities Comnission (SSC) is working with the Ministry of Finance on guidelines for Vietnamese companies to offer securities and list oversea, said Nguyen Ngoc Canh, Head of the International Cooperation Department on January 21.

Fish exporters angle for US sales

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:02:28 GMT

Vietnam’s seafood producers expect to see great chances to increase their market shares in the US, as domestic exporters are planning on building a distribution system for the market.

Chemical group debuts in Hanoi

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:01:45 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong has stressed the need to develop the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) into a strong conglomerate in the region.

WB urges State to push through reform

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:01:08 GMT

The influential 2010 Vietnam Development Report has repeated its call for Vietnam to reform its key institutions to aid the devolution of power to local governments and to provide more accountability to help administrative reform.

GBP17 million added to Clean Water Programme

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:59:26 GMT

Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the Embassy of Denmark and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on January 22 signed an agreement for non-refundable aid from the UK worth GBP17 million.

Emulation campaign encouraged

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:58:22 GMT

State Vice President and first Chairwoman of the Central Emulation and Rewards Council Nguyen Thi Doan has asked all ministries, sectors and localities throughout the country to launch exemplary role model campaigns to fulfill the socio-economic tasks set for 2010.

Chinese TV to broad Vietnam tourism campaign

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:57:48 GMT

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is making a short advertising film in Chinese to introduce Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, craft villages, tropical fruits and folk songs to its potential Chinese tourists.