Unsuccessful schemes
The general public has come out strongly against several people who cloak themselves as religious zealots to stage a handful of “aid” activities for people living in the most difficult circumstances. One of them is Thich Khong Tanh.
Developing the economy in the int’l integration process
Sixty-two years after Vietnam regained independence in August 1945, the country is now seeking suitable solutions for a sustainable economy to conform with the new trend of development.
US administration hedges its bets on political process in Iraq
Over the past few days, US President George Bush has presented opposing views on the political situation in Iraq and the country’s Prime Minister Nouri Maliki. Mr Bush even compared the Iraq war to the Vietnam war that led to strong public protest.
A political opportunist unmasked
Lending a hand to several political opportunists are some disturbing elements and law violators. One of them is Nguyen Khac Toan.
East-West Economic Corridor – new prospects for cooperation
The East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Week 2007 was launched in the central city of Da Nang on August 27. The event aims to realise the untapped potential for cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, transport and culture among Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
Dark schemes against national interests and aspirations
In pursuit of dark schemes reactionary forces are deliberately shutting their eyes and ears to the stark reality that the Vietnamese nation is confidently engaged in its Doi Moi (Renewal) process and has made important achievements.
Children should be taught how to protect themselves
Child trafficking is considered a burning issue in Vietnam and Southeast Asia as a whole. But not much has been done in response to children’s voices and recommendations to keep them off the scourge of violence.
The US must be responsible for Vietnamese AO/dioxin victims
The US should acknowledge their responsibility in the issue of Vietnamese AO/dioxin victims and find an early solution.
PM Dung’s tour elevates Vietnam’s role and position in ASEAN
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has just concluded his first visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar and Brunei. The visits aimed not only to promote friendship and cooperation with these countries and ASEAN, but also to strengthen Vietnam’s role and position in the region.
Slanderous allegations about the Khmer's life in the south-western region
Several hostile forces recently claimed that Vietnam abused human rights of ethnic Khmer people in the south-western region. They even fabricated stories saying that the Vietnamese Government was implementing a policy of discrimination against the Khmer, that the Khmer could not enjoy the right to religious freedom and that they were subject to detention.