The Hanoitimes - On February 21 morning, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dao Duc Toan had a meeting with the Economic & Urban Newspaper. The meeting saw the attendance of Standing Committee members, Chief Propaganda Committee Nguyen Van Phong; Vice Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Ngo Van Quy. Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dao Duc Toan made the opening speech at the meeting Opening the meeting, the Chief Editor of the Economic & Urban Newspaper Nguyen Minh Duc made the statement to perform their tasks in 2016 and suggest the tasks for 2017. The report highlights that after more than 17 years of development, the Economic & Urban Newspaper - the mouthpiece of Hanoi People's Committee, has always united, unanimously determined to fulfill political tasks assigned. With periodical printings issued 5 periods/week and weekend publications, seminars, online newspapers, specialized page in English, the Economic & Urban Newspaper have to … [Read more...] about Economic & Urban Newspaper: Keeping up the development trend of modern journalism
Journal of political economy
VN’s economy robust, PM tells Wall St Journal
VN’s economy robust, PM tells Wall St Journal (28-09-2007) NEW YORK — In an interview with the financial daily Wall Street Journal on September 24, PM Dung stated that after 20 years of integration into the international economy, Viet Nam has made major socio-economic strides, and possesses one of the most robust economies in the region. The country’s GDP has quadrupled in 20 years. In 2006, the GDP saw an 8.2 per cent growth rate, ranking second in the region after China, Dung stated. He explained Viet Nam’s success with economic improvement by way of its shift in management; the country’s transition from a central economy to a multi-sector market economy; abandoning self-contained development and instituting open policies in order to actively integrate into the international economy. He said the Vietnamese Government has maintained a stable socio-political environment during the renewal process and has readily and willingly responded to policy and law … [Read more...] about VN’s economy robust, PM tells Wall St Journal
Status of journalists closely linked to social responsibility
The deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission on Popularisation and Education, Dr Nguyen The Ky, spoke to Thoi bao Tai chinh Viet Nam (Viet Nam Financial Times) about the role of the media. What are the most important tasks for the media and economic press nowadays? Information in the media should be new, attractive and useful. Media in general and economic press in particular should have a good understanding of Government policies and State laws while connecting with the society's daily activities to find new things, new changes and outstanding examples among the people. Media needs to discover obstacles that prevent development and join an uncompromising struggle against corruption, waste and red tape. In the present period, media agencies and journalists should thoroughly grasp the resolutions and documents of the eleventh Party Congress including the 10-year plans and socio-economic development strategies for the 2011-20 period. The role of business and financial … [Read more...] about Status of journalists closely linked to social responsibility
Political News 6/9
Vietnam-Vatican working group meets next week The 5th meeting of the Vietnam-Vatican Joint Working Group will be held from September 10-11 in Hanoi, aiming to enhance relations between the two sides, Foreign Ministry Vice-Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on September 5. Hang added that the meeting will take place as part of an agreement reached during the 4th meeting of the group in June last year. According to Hang, the Vietnamese delegation will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, while the delegation from the Vatican will be led by Under-Secretary for Relations with States Antoine Camilleri. VFF President receives Lao Buddhist Coalition leader Politburo member and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan met with the head of the Lao Buddhist Coalition Central Committee, Monk Phong Samauruks, in Hanoi on September 5. Nhan briefed the guest on VFF’s operations and its ongoing partnership with the Lao Front for National … [Read more...] about Political News 6/9
Political News 22/9
Benin recognizes Vietnam's market economy Benin Republic President Boni Yayi has reaffirmed his nation’s recognition of Vietnam’s market economy at a recent reception for Vietnam Ambassador Pham Truong Giang who came to present his credentials. At the reception, the Benin President expressed his desire to elevate the relationship between the two nations to new heights and proposed establishing the Vietnam- Benin Joint Committee to work together on a roadmap for strengthening bilateral relations in the future. Boni Yayi also spoke glowingly about Vietnam’s international integration efforts and its tremendous political, economic, trade achievements over the years as well as the country’s great national unity bloc-the factor that has helped Vietnam overcome numerous difficulties to achieve success in national construction and defence. Regarding the Vietnam-Benin relations, the Benin President underlined the need for both sides to exchange information on market and … [Read more...] about Political News 22/9