Phu Khe wood-carving village

Phu Khe wood-carving village

(VOVworld) Phu Khe village in the northern province of Bac Ninh has long been famous for traditional dragon patterns carved in wood. Such patterns have appeared in important architectural...
United to realize development goals

United to realize development goals

(VOVworld) 2012 is predicted to be a difficult year for Vietnam’s socio economic development goals. Since early this year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked relevant ministries and...
Localities gear up to attract investment

Localities gear up to attract investment

(VOVworld) Many localities nationwide have geared up to attract more investment since the beginning of the year, meeting with investors and devising new strategies to boost investment and contribute...
Vietnam set on stabilizing macro economy

Vietnam set on stabilizing macro economy

(VOVworld) Vietnam is determined this year to hold inflation to single digits, stabilize the macro economy, gradually reduce interest rates and create tax incentives to boost business and production. A...
FM Pham Binh Minh visits Thailand

FM Pham Binh Minh visits Thailand

(VOVworld) Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh began an official visit to Thailand today. Minh paid a courtesy visit to Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and held talks with...
Vietnam’s CPI in January is lowest in a decade

Vietnam’s CPI in January is lowest in a decade

(VOVworld) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has chaired the regular cabinet meeting to review January’s socio-economic development and the situation during the traditional lunar New Year. Cabinet members...
Vietnam aims a 13% rise in export this year

Vietnam aims a 13% rise in export this year

Vietnam’s export targets a 13% increase and 108 billion USD turnover this year compared to 2011. Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang said that the industry will focus...
Continued priority for social security

Continued priority for social security

(VOVWORLD)-Vietnam continues to give a high priority to ensuring social security, considering it one of the top tasks for this year. In addition to controlling inflation and stabilizing the macro economy...
Vietnam's tourism development strategy

Vietnam's tourism development strategy

Vietnam’s tourism industry set a record last year by attracting 6 million foreign visitors. The sector will officially launch a new strategy this year with a new logo and...
Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam had impressive results in poverty reduction last year thanks to substantial economic growth. A number of fruitful programs were the National Target program on Poverty Reduction, the socio-economic...