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Doors open for Vietnam-Singapore innovation ties

November 10, 2022 | 17:45

Bilateral trade relations between Vietnam and Singapore in digital transformation, economy, and innovations are expected to further deepen.

Six key transport development schemes to come online next April

November 26, 2018 | 08:38

Six key transportation development schemes will be completed in April 2019 as part of efforts to increase regional links and social-economic development.

Vietnam strengthens ties with Qatar

March 26, 2013 | 08:40

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed Vietnam’s wish to develop multi-faceted cooperation with Qatar at talks and meetings with Qatari leaders.

PM Dung holds talks with Lao Party General Secretary

March 13, 2013 | 09:33

Viet Nam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held talks with Lao Party General Secretary and President Choummaly Sayasone on the sidelines of the ongoing regional cooperation summits in Laos yesterday.

Italian Defence Minister visits HCM City

January 14, 2013 | 09:13

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan has hailed the Italian Defence Minister’s visit as opening up a new chapter of co-operation between the two countries, especially between the two defence ministries.

Vietnam takes big ASEAN role

November 19, 2012 | 09:27

The appointment of veteran diplomat Le Luong Minh to be the fifth ASEAN general secretary has underscored Vietnam’s increasing role in building a strong and united ASEAN.

Prime Minister of Denmark to Pay Official Visit to Vietnam on 7-8 November

November 05, 2012 | 08:26

Prime Minister of Denmark Ms Helle Thorning-Schmidt will pay a visit to Vietnam at the Invitation from the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung.

Australian PM survives leadership challenge

February 27, 2012 | 10:26

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the "political drama" was over after surviving a leadership challenge from Kevin Rudd, and vowed to re-focus on winning the next election.

National Assembly ratifies new cabinet members

August 03, 2011 | 13:25

The on-going 13 th National Assembly on August 3 ratified Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s nomination of deputy prime ministers, ministers and other members of his new cabinet in the 2011-2016 term.

Vietnam narrows government cabinet personnel in new term

August 02, 2011 | 14:19

The Vietnamese government will reduce the number of deputy prime ministers in the new 2011-2016 term from five to four.

Arabs, Indonesia back Lagarde for IMF top job

June 13, 2011 | 08:29

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, who has been on a whirlwind tour touting her credentials to head the International Monetary Fund, on Sunday won the backing of Egypt, Indonesia and the UAE.

Firms afraid of red tape handicaps

June 13, 2011 | 08:00

The latest draft decree compiled by the Ministry of Planning and Investment to amend Decree 108, which guides the 2005 Law on Investment, has proposed more weighty procedural requirements for large projects.

Mexican banker takes on Lagarde for IMF job

May 24, 2011 | 14:00

Mexico promoted its central bank governor Agustin Carstens against French favorite Christine Lagarde as the race to become the next head of the International Monetary Fund got under way Monday.

VN, Algeria boost maritime, construction ties

March 01, 2011 | 10:01

Vietnam and Algeria have signed a maritime transport agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction and Algeria’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on cooperation in state management, personnel training and encouraging cooperation between the two countries’ construction businesses.