People go to the polls not only to vote for an administration apparatus but also to support a policy with a higher vision.

The 18th ASEAN Summit, themed “ASEAN Community in a Global Community of Nations” is being held in Indonesia from May 7-8.

Though it only accounts for 21 percent of the country’s workforce and 1 percent of the population, Vietnam’s working class contributes 60 percent of the social products.

More drastic efforts are required from both sides, especially from the US, said former Vietnamese ambassador to the US Nguyen Tam Chien in a recent interview granted to a Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reporter.

The success of the 13th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Council elections at all levels for the 2011-2016 term depends on voters’ sound decision and election council’s efforts.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to increase the required level of foreign exchange reserves by 2% with a ceiling on USD deposit interest rates reduced to 3% per year. 

One of the most outstanding features of Vietnam’s foreign economic activities is the attraction of investment since the Doi Moi (Renewal) process was launched 25 years ago. 

Nguyen Huu Nhi, one of outspoken National Assembly (NA) deputies, has spoken about the duties and responsibilities of the legislative body and the results of the 12th NA in an interview granted to VOV.

After eight days’ sitting, the ninth session of the 12th National Assembly (NA) successfully concluded on March 29 and it was agreed that the final session had proceeded in a more practical and effective manner.

Retail sales GDP and turnover have increased considerably in recent years, however, more premises for the retail market are necessary to meet the increasing demand.