Bright prospects for Vietnam-Japan relationship in 2010
Despite many upheavals in 2009, cooperation relations between Vietnam and Japan have improved significantly thanks to a great effort from both governments, which bodes well for 2010.
Vietnam’s initial success in its ASEAN Chair
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat and other related meetings have just concluded in the central city of Danang, highlighting Vietnam’s active role in coordinating ASEAN meetings during its term as ASEAN Chair.
Fostering Vietnam-Singapore relationship
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Hanoi on January 12, beginning his four-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Steering the country through storm to victory
International integration is a must for all countries, requiring them to work together for mutual benefit and common development. Like other countries, Vietnam has gradually integrated into the world and achieved initial success.
On the road to recovery
Despite numerous challenges and difficulties in 2009, Vietnam has successfully weathered the global financial and economic storm and is now back on the road to recovery.
To stand the test of time
The great achievements Vietnam has made under difficult circumstances in 2009 are of great significance and will add fresh impetus to national development in the new year.
Two great successes achieved during trip
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Russia has deepened Vietnam-Russia relations; Leaders from different countries and international organisations have paid great attention to dealing with climate change and sea level rise in Vietnam.
Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia relations
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nong Duc Manh will pay an official visit to Cambodia on December 17-19 at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni. This is Mr Manh’s second visit to Cambodia after his first in March 2005.
From commitment to realisation
Donors have committed US$8 billion in official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam in 2010, showing their confidence in the country’s economic development prospects. The crux of the matter is how to use the aid more effectively to ease the burden of debts on future generations.
Adding impetus to global growth
The 17th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit is of great significance to its member economies to keep up the momentum for growth and make a breakthrough in development.