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Michelle Obama to give key convention speech

September 05, 2012 | 08:30

First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the Democratic convention on Tuesday with husband Barack under fire from Republicans for admitting he has done an "incomplete" job on the economy.

Vietnam, Myanmar agree to increase trade ties

December 22, 2011 | 12:52

Vietnam and Myanmar have agreed to boost cooperation in trade and investment, with two-way trade expected to reach $500 million in 2015.

State President meets Indian leaders

October 13, 2011 | 08:54

State President Truong Tan Sang met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh following an official welcoming ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on October 12.

Vietnam to lift ties with Singapore, Malaysia to new level

October 01, 2011 | 16:36

Promoting Vietnam’s comprehensive cooperation with Singapore and Malaysia, especially in politics, economics, trade, investment, culture, education, defence, security and foreign affairs, was a top priority of President Truong Tan Sang’s state visits to the two countries.

Vietnam paves way for Malaysian investors

September 30, 2011 | 12:00

The Vietnamese government will create all favourable conditions for Malaysian businesses to invest and do business in Vietnam.

Vietnam wants Japan to be its leading investor

November 16, 2010 | 09:56

Addressing the Vietnam-Japan Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Forum on November 15 in the Japanese city of Nagoya, State President Nguyen Minh Triet called for Japanese firms to intensify investment in Vietnam.

President visits flood-hit provinces

November 04, 2010 | 20:48

President Nguyen Minh Triet on November 3 flew to the central provinces of Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Phu Yen, inspecting flooding and giving direct instructions on the steps to recovery.

Vietnamese, Russian Presidents holds talks

October 31, 2010 | 21:41

State President Nguyen Minh Triet and Russian President Medvedev, during their talks this morning in Hanoi, exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues of common concern.