Update May, 23 2012 10:57:15
May, 23 2012 10:43:57
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday affirmed that Viet Nam always supported co-operation between its relevant agencies and the Inspection Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and the Government Inspectorate of Laos.
May, 23 2012 10:08:05
Lao premier receives visit from scientific delegation
Lao Prime Minister Thongsin Thammavong received a delegation from the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, led by its president Chau Van Minh, in Vientiane yesterday.
May, 23 2012 10:05:49
Vice President hails bilateral ties with Japan
Viet Nam-Japan bilateral had made a lot of progress, especially since the two countries' leaders agreed to raise their relations to a strategic partnership status for peace and prosperity in Asia in 2009, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan said yesterday.
May, 23 2012 09:54:03
US embassy joins battle against wildlife trade
The US Mission to Viet Nam and 47 other government offices, businesses and organisations in the country are partnering with Education for Nature Viet Nam (ENV) in a programme called Wildlife Safety Zone.
May, 23 2012 09:40:15
Indian naval leader welcomed
Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, deputy chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army, received Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar, commander of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, in Ha Noi yesterday.
May, 23 2012 09:38:44
UK defence studies head visits
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, deputy defence minister, received Major General Andrew Charles Peter Kennett, deputy director of the UK Royal College of Defence Studies, in Ha Noi yesterday.
May, 23 2012 09:37:22
Ties with Nobel laureates sought
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh yesterday said hosting events and setting up a long-term relationship with Nobel Prize laureates would contribute to promoting the nation's image around the world and boost scientific research.
May, 23 2012 09:27:05
President calls for stronger India ties
President Truong Tan Sang yesterday highlighted that Viet Nam and India needed to boost their comprehensive co-operation and mobilise their utmost strength to raise their relations to a higher status.
May, 22 2012 16:07:24
Doctor sentenced for medical malpractice
Thanh Tri District People's Court sentenced 50-year-old Doctor Tran Thi Xuan Dung to 16 months of non-custodial reform yesterday for malpractice.
May, 22 2012 09:32:13
President bids farewell to Hungarian Ambassador
Viet Nam wished to have Hungary's support in its relationship with the European Union, President Truong Tan Sang told the outgoing Hungarian ambassador Vizi Laszlo in Ha Noi yesterday.
May, 22 2012 09:30:40
VUFO receives Ho Chi Minh memorabilia from India delegation
President of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong received a delegation of the India-Viet Nam Solidarity Committee led by its President Geetesh Sharman in Ha Noi yesterday.
Delegates at the 11th National Party Congress yesterday voted to elect members for the 11th Party Central Committee, which will consist of 175 official and 25 alternate members.
As many as 175 official and 25 alternate members will be elected to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) for the 11th tenure.
Delegates to the 11th National Party Congress yesterday made recommendations to draft documents submitted.
At yesterday afternoon's plenary session of the 11th National Party Congress, delegates debated the country's development orientation and major socio-economic issues which were highlighted in documents presented to the congress. Viet Nam News presents some excerpts from selected debates:
The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) has described the 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) as an important political event for the country as well its Party, State and people.