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Positive economic signals forecast for second half - (VNA) Vietnam’s economy will see positive developments in the second half of the year as the government’s loosened monetary policies and stimulus packages become effective, said a senior economic expert. According to Dr. Le Dinh An, Director of the National Centre for Socio-economic Information and Forecast (NCSIF) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam’s exports are expected to increase in the rest of the year when world prices, especially prices of export staples, are predicted to rise again, along with increasing export demand as a result of trade ... more >>
Regarding the US State Department Spokesman's statement on 15th June about Vietnam - Regarding the US State Department Spokesman's statement on 15th June which protested the arrest of Mr. Dinh and requested his immediate and unconditional release, Vice General Director of the Press and Information department of Vietnamese Foreign Ministry, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nga said: The statement dated June 15th, 2009 of the US State Department Spokesman is baseless and interferes in the internal affairs of Vietnam. It goes against the joint declaration between the two countries’ leaders on the US respect for Vietnam’s national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The statement causes much discontent ... more >>
Foreign investment reaches 8.7 billion USD during first half of year - CPV - The country has attracted US$8.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) despite the global economic downturn, said the Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, Phan Huu Thang on June 23. Accommodation and restaurants are the most popular projects for foreign investors with nearly $4.5 billion already registered. However, no more projects in this sector will receive licenses this month. In the first six months, as many as 306 projects were licensed with a combined registered capital of US$4.7 billion and 68 existing projects were allowed to increase their investment ... more >>
Repatriation of U.S servicemen's remains Mr. Le Cong Dinh was arrested for his law-breaking activities National Assembly's 5th session closed Concerning the UN Security Council’ resolution 1874 Vietnamese diplomat calls US-Vietnam dialogue a success Vietnam-US political, security and defence dialogue opens Long-term policy, partnership urged for AO victims Vietnam’s human rights review appreciated, says diplomat Vietnam, US cities enhance cooperation US, Vietnamese AO dialogue group convenes Vietnam urges U.S congressmen not to pass the Amendment of Bill H.R. 2410 Concerning the DPRK’s announcement of a nuclear test on 25 May 2009 | 
