Vietnam’s contemporary literature, movie industry and language are being introduced at a workshop taking place in Paris, France, from March 17-19.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on March 17 approved the establishment of the Vietnam-Japan College under the Vietnam National University in Hanoi.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has called for fostering stronger mutual trust to forge sustainable peace and promote democracy and prosperity.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has said he hopes the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will fully harness its strength and potential to become a centrally-run city by 2015 and a major hub of Southeast Asia by 2020.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 17 announced a reduction in maximum interest rates for bank deposits in VND and USD.
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Le Quy Vuong, has warned that the production and sale of amphetamine substances is becoming more sophisticated, allowing the psychoactive drug to spread widely.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide low-interest loans or non-refundable aid for technical assistance as part of a project improving the capacity of public transport in the southern province of Binh Duong.
Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, hosted a reception for General Herbert J Carlisle, Commander of the US’ Pacific Air Forces, in Hanoi on March 17.
On March 17 President Sang greeted former Acting President of the Democratic Party Yoshito Sengoku and former Senator Matsuda Iwao along with more than 100 Japanese friends as part of his busy schedule during the trip to Japan.
A 36% increase or US$22.34 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was registered in 2013, a revised report by Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment noted.