China appoints senior diplomat as ASEAN envoy

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

Beijing (VNA) – China has appointed Xue Hanqin, a senior female diplomat and international law expert, as its first envoy to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Ambassador Xue’s appointment as the Chinese ambassador to ASEAN will play an important role in promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation in extensive fields,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman [...]

Thailand approves documents for ASEAN summit consideration

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government on December 30 approved 11 documents which will be proposed at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, local media reported. There are a total of 33 documents issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and they are expected to be submitted to the Thai Parliament for approval [...]

Denmark helps Vietnam cope with climate change

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

Hanoi (VNA) – The Danish Government will provide a non-refundable aid worth 40 million USD for Vietnam to carry out a programme on adaptation to and mitigation of impacts of climate change in the 2009-2013 period.The aid is the ever largest so far and makes Denmark the first foreign donor for Vietnam in the field, [...]

Poorly trained health workers risk exposure to hepatitis

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

– Health workers in the country are at serious risk of contracting the hepatitis B virus due to exposure to blood and body fluids and lack of knowledge on safety measures.A seminar focusing on hepatitis B and liver cancer prevention in HCM City this week highlighted the problem for health workers.About 17.6 percent of [...]

Youth urged to help develop IT sector

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized

– Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has called on young professionals working in the field of information technology to strive more in studies and research to contribute to the development of the sector.Nhan, who doubles as Minister of Education and Training, made the call at a ceremony in Hanoi on Dec. 30 to [...]

DPRK warns no more dismantlement

December 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

Hanoi (VNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s government may stop dismantling its nuclear facilities unless Japan provides the DPRK with energy assistance under a six-party deal, Kyodo news agency said. The statement was made by a Beijing-based senior DPRK diplomat on December 29, Kyodo quoted Japanese parliamentarian Yoshihiro Kawakami, who earlier met [...]

Indonesia to send medical aid to Palestine

December 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian government will send a 200,000-USD package of medicines to Palestine, Antara news agency reported. The statement was made by Head of the Centre for Crisis Control Rustam S Pakaya through an SMS message to Antara on December 29 following an Israeli air strike on Gaza Strip, the news agency said. [...]

Land documents needed ASAP

December 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

Urban Environment Company workers fish out waste from the Nhieu Loc Canal under the Kieu Bridge in HCM City. The City releases more than 6,000 tonnes of waste into streams each day. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Hai
HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai wants the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to complete [...]

Sporting heroes wait for Annual Awards results

December 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

HA NOI — Hundreds of journalists and sports coaches voted for the best athletes and coaches of the year yesterday.
The annual awards were launched 30 years ago and have become an indispensable part of the sporting calendar.
Many of the candidates for honours shone at the Beijing Olympics and other international competitions this year, as well [...]

Students to get three days extra vacation during Tet

December 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

HA NOI — Students in the capital city will get an extra three days off over Tet, the lunar New Year, to help them escape the northern winter cold, according to a report issued by the Ha Noi Department of Education and Training last week.
In other northern localities, which often get much colder than Ha [...]