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Vietnam orders fleet of Russian subsWhile not interpreted as a signal of an arms race, Vietnam’s purchase of six Kilo-class submarines from Russia may indicate a general protest against China’s influence in the country. |
Vietnam youth look to future on war anniversaryTwo-thirds of all Vietnamese are under the age of 35, and have never experienced war. Many have high hopes for a positive and productive future. |
Vietnam sees 4 month trade surplus of $801mAs imports decline steadily, Vietnam’s trade surplus has reached almost $1billion since January. |
Vietnam forms anti-money laundering committeeA new committee to help direct and coordinate anti-money laundering efforts in Vietnam will be headed by Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung. |
Visiting U.S. Senator urges Vietnam to condemn North Korea's missile programU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham urged Vietnam and all members of the UN Security Council to condemn North Korea’s missile program. |
Vietnam telecom firms approved for 3GThe Vietnamese government approved licensing for four telecommunications firms who will provide third-generation mobile phone services in the country. |
Vietnamese Catholics lose appeal bidEight Catholics in Vietnam have been sentenced to prison terms and or probation for destruction of public property during a demonstration last August which protested the government’s seizure of church land. |
President underlines efforts to build bilateral ties with ChinaVietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet met with a member of China’s State Council yesterday to discuss the future of relations between the two nations. |
PM Dung meets with Kuwait leaders to boost Gulf relationsVietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met with the Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to discuss Middle East relationships. |
Largest jade Buddha to arrive in VietnamThe “Jade Buddha for Universal Peace”, a 3.5 meter tall jade statue, will be displayed in temples throughout Vietnam while on its tour through the Pacific Rim in 2009-2010. |
Thousands gather in Vietnam for Cardinal`s funeralRetired Archbishop Cardinal Paul Joseph Pham Dinh Tung passed away last Sunday in Vietnam. The Cardinal had been a long-time advocate for reestablishing ties between the Vatican and the Communist government, as well as serving as a leader for Catholics during the beginnings of Communist rule. |
US visa policy regarding Vietnam remains unchangedThough many U.S. policies are changing with the new administration and the global economic crisis, the U.S. State Department assured the Vietnamese that the granting of visas will not be affected. |
Finland pledges development assistance to VietnamDuring Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien’s visit to Finland, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen announced that Finland will pledge more than $46 million USD in official development assistance to Vietnam. |
Vietnam halts boat rescue missionVietnamese authorities have postponed the search for survivors from an overloaded ferry which sank on the Gianh River in central Vietnam. The passengers were crossing the river in order to do some early shopping for the Lunar New Year. |
Diplomats, international organizations attend Tet friendship meetingIn honor of the Lunar New Year, a meeting of diplomatic corps and non-governmental organizations that work in Vietnam took place in Hanoi. Vu Xuan Hong, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) expressed gratitude for their assistance and investments. |
Floods kill five in central VietnamThe monsoon season normally hits Vietnam between August and November, but heavy rains since Monday have caused major flooding. More than 5,000 homes have been submerged and over 10 people are still missing. |
Central Bank of Vietnam Lowers Interest RateThe central bank of Vietnam lowered interest rates to curb fallout from a possible global recession. The benchmark interest rate was lowered to 13 percent though it remains the highest in Asia along with Pakistan. |
Vietnam grants clemency to foreign prisonersAs an international good-will gesture, the Vietnamese government has granted clemency to Australian-Vietnamese prisoners facing the death penalty. |
Vietnam and U.S. conclude strategic dialogueThe United States and Vietnam concluded the first "strategic dialogue on political, defense and security issues" on Monday. The talks are seen as evidence of improving U.S.-Vietnam relations and are expected to become an annual event. |
Typhoon Hagupit hits VietnamTyphoon Hagupit has caused flash flooding and landslides in Vietnam, killing 32 and leaving five missing. |
