Update February, 22 2012 17:18:08
February, 22 2012 09:46:00
President Truong Tan Sang met separately the newly accredited ambassadors of East Uruguay, Indonesia, Myanmar, Brazil, Bolivia and Lithuania in Ha Noi yesterday, as they officially presented their credentials.
February, 22 2012 10:16:07
Nation boosts ties with Australia
Viet Nam and Australia agreed yesterday to boost their co-operation and exchanges at international and regional forums and lift their relations to a higher status.
February, 22 2012 09:56:30
French military leader visits in friendship, information exchange
Senior Lt Gen Do Ba Ty, chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, yesterday received French Navy Admiral Edouard Guillaud, chief of Defence Staff who is currently on a three-day visit to Viet Nam.
February, 22 2012 09:52:28
Minister lauds ILO role in boosting nation's labour laws
The International Labour Organisation's (ILO) co-operation with Viet Nam to build labour, employment and social security policies were highly valued by the country, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh.
February, 22 2012 09:50:09
Cambodian links stronger, says National Assembly Chairman
Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung yesterday affirmed that Viet Nam always prioritised boosting the traditonal friendship and comprehensive co-operation with Cambodia.
February, 22 2012 09:37:00
Parameters set for revised constitution
Any amendments to the 1992 Constitution must meet the country's current development needs, forecast global and regional trends, and comply with the resolution passed by the 11th National Congress of the Party.
February, 21 2012 10:10:32
NA chairman urges greater co-operation with Belgium
Viet Nam wants to boost comprehensive ties with Wallonie-Bruxelles, the French-speaking community of Belgium.
February, 21 2012 10:01:42
Thanh Hoa celebrates President Ho's visit
President Truong Tan Sang yesterday attended a ceremony marking the day President Ho Chi Minh visited Thanh Hoa Province 65 years ago and launched the emulation campaign to build modern rural areas.
February, 21 2012 09:59:16
Viet Nam assists Laos to organise ninth ASEM meeting
Viet Nam is committed the supporting Laos to organise the ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM-9) scheduled for the Laotian capital of Vientiane in November.
February, 21 2012 09:48:00
VN to boost Dominican party relations
Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong yesterday vowed to deepen the relationship between both countries' parties during his meeting with Miguel Mejia, secretary-eneral of the United Left Movement of Dominica (MIU).
February, 18 2012 10:17:43
NA Vice Chairwoman meets Thai delegation
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with a visiting delegation of the Thailand-Viet Nam Friendship Parliamentary Group yesterday which was headed by President Paijit Sree Warakan.
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.