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Voice of Viet Nam lauded for producing captivating broadcasts (06-09-2005) Politburo member Phan Dien presents a department of the Voice of Viet Nam Radio with the Labour Hero title on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. — VNS Photo Ha Noi — Politburo member Phan Dien has asked the Voice of Viet Nam Radio to continue its comprehensive renewal programme and to produce many more interesting broadcasts. Addressing a meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of the Voice of Viet Nam yesterday, Dien expressed hope that reporters, editors, technicians and other staff would unite to make the station stronger and to continue to broadcast quality programmes. He said the station should provide diverse information to its listeners living inside and outside the country, with special attention paid to overseas Vietnamese living and working abroad. In his speech, Voice of Viet Nam director general Vu Van Hien reviewed the development of the station over the last 60 … [Read more...] about Voice of Viet Nam lauded for producing captivating broadcasts

ACMECS nations must work together for success: PM Khai (04-11-2005) The leaders of ACMECS nations pose for a photograph at the summit. — VNA/VNS Photo The Thuan HA NOI — Members of the Ayeyswady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Co-operation Strategy (ACMECS) forum should further strengthen co-operation on a national level and in specific economic areas, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai said yesterday at the two-day ACMECS summit in Bangkok. Despite differences in geography, population and economic growth levels, the five member countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, share a common goal of prosperity, peace and stability. "This should be the foundation for long-term co-operation between member countries," Khai said. He praised ACMECS members for achieving many milestones in sustainable economic development and improving people’s living standards. With a combined population of 200 million, the region has great potential, … [Read more...] about ACMECS nations must work together for success: PM Khai

National Assembly plans events for 60th anniversary (19-11-2005) HA NOI — The National Assembly Office announced at a press conference yesterday the activities planned for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the National Assembly. Activities will include meetings with former NA delegates, workshops and the presentation of a documentary about the NA’s last 60 years. Viet Nam Television will broadcast a programme to introduce viewers to the history of the National Assembly, and an exhibition will be held at the Ho Chi Minh Museum beginning November 24. The press conference also announced the launch of a media campaign about the NA. Deputy Director of the NA Office, Nguyen Si Dung, said all the activities aimed to introduce Vietnamese and foreigners to the history of the NA, an essential element of the nation’s revolutionary history. Dung said the activities would help define the role of the NA in the State’s political mechanism and in the doi moi (renewal) … [Read more...] about National Assembly plans events for 60th anniversary

Government affirms its anti-corruption stance (28-11-2005) Deputy PM Nguyen Tan Dung speaks at the National Assembly meeting. — VNA/VNS Photo Tri Dung HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Saturday reiterated the Party and Government’s resolute determination to combat corruption at the 11th National Assembly’s eighth session in Ha Noi. The determination was clearly reflected in the promulgation of the Law on Practising Thrift and Combating Waste, which would be voted on by the NA next week, he told lawmakers. On the Government’s responsibility in the war against this scourge, Deputy PM Dung said the Government was devising numerous solutions, including refining institutions and policies and accelerating administrative reform. The Government had been instructing relevant agencies to effectively increase management over land-related issues and the use of public property – the two most fertile domains for corrupt officials – he noted. … [Read more...] about Government affirms its anti-corruption stance

International approach on illicit drugs shows results (11-02-2006) HA NOI — Viet Nam has had encouraging results in the fight against drug trafficking in recent years thanks to its expansion of co-operation with other countries. The number of drug addicts in the country has been reduced by 7 per cent in 2005, while the country raised its efficiency in the fight against drug offenders both inside the country and along its borders. So said Pham Quy Ngo, Deputy Director of the General Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, at the 11th International Conference on combating illegal drugs in the Asia-Pacific region held in Tokyo, Japan this week. Through co-operation in criminal investigation, personnel training and information exchange with other regional countries, Viet Nam’s police have detected and prevented many local criminals from trafficking illegal drugs abroad. Ngo stressed that the Vietnamese Government has intensified co-operation with … [Read more...] about International approach on illicit drugs shows results

Slovakian president makes official visit Ivan Gasparovic, President of Slovakia, arrives in Viet Nam today. — File Photo (16-10-2006) HA NOI — Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic will begin his three-day official visit to Viet Nam today at the invitation of President Nguyen Minh Triet. This is the first visit to Viet Nam by a head of state of Slovakia since the country was formed from the former Czechoslovakia. Talks between the two presidents will begin shortly after a ceremony to welcome Gasparovic and his delegation. Gasparovic is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong today. Gasparovic will travel to HCM City before leaving Viet Nam on Wednesday. Two-way trade between Viet Nam and Slovakia last year stood at US$13.7 million of which Viet Nam exported $11.7 million, mostly through EU market channels. — VNS … [Read more...] about Slovakian president makes official visit