10/05/2012
Vietnam’s macro-economic indexes improve in the first four months of 2012
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has announced the 2012 edition of the region’s Economic and Social Survey.
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09/05/2012
Vietnam to launch second telecommunications satellite
(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Posts and Telecommunications Group, VNPT, plans to launch its second telecommunications satellite from the Guiana Space Centre in orbit on 16 May.
08/05/2012
Vietnam responds to the World Environment Day June 5
(VOVworld)-Vietnam will launch a series of event in response to the World Environment Day and the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. Addressing a press conference in Hanoi today/Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Bui Cach Tuyen, said that the World Environment Day on June 5 aims to promote green economy to ensure happiness and social equality while minimizing enviro
07/05/2012
58th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory celebrated
(VOVworld) - The People’s Army newspaper on Monday ran an editorial on its first page praising the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954 - a historic milestone of Vietnam. The editorial said the victory is always a heroic song about Vietnamese people’s staunchness, intelligence, and spirit during their revolutionary struggles.
06/05/2012
Vietnam Red Cross Society marks the International Red Cross Day
(VOVworld)-Vietnam Red Cross Society has marked the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8th with its launching of a movement to encourage young people to offer more help to the vulnerable. The or
05/05/2012
Minister of Science and Technology hosts online dialogue
(VOVworld)-Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan took part in an online dialogue with the public via the Government Web Portal today/ on Saturday. The dialogue provided updated information on scientific and technological development strategy for the period 2011-2020, a scientific and technological management mod
04/05/2012
Anti-corruption website is launched
(VOVworld) - The Central Steering Board for Anti-corruption launched a website to fight corruption today/ on Friday in Hanoi. The website includes information on Party and State's guidelines and policies in the fight agaisnt corruption.
03/05/2012
Marine in Vietnam honoring the fallen officers and soldiers
(VOVworld)-A delegation with representatives from the Naval Force, the financial sector, reporters and artists has visited soldiers working at oil rig safeguarding post No1 (DK1) in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau
02/05/2012
HaLong Carnival 2012 opens in Quang Ninh
(VOVworld)-This year’s Ha Long Carnival opened last night, climaxing Ha Long Tourism Week. The theme of this year’s carnival, directed by People’s Artist Le Tien Tho, is “Quang Ninh—Convergence and Diffusion”.
01/05/2012
Work accident victims receive presents on International Labor Day
(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City’s Labor Union has presented gifts to nearly 200 workers who suffered from work accidents. The event on Tuesday was to praise the efforts by the workers in overcoming difficulties. The municipal Trade Union highlighted the workers’ contribution to production and called for more efforts by local government and enterprises to support them in stabilizing their life.
