Buddhist dignitaries honored with HCM Order

Buddhist dignitaries honored with HCM Order

2 senior Buddhist dignitaries have been awarded the Ho Chi Minh Order for their contributions to national construction and defense. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan presented the distinction to Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh...
Vietnamese Buddhists enjoy a successful year

Vietnamese Buddhists enjoy a successful year

The Vietnamese Buddhist community successfully upheld its motto “Dharma, the Nation and Socialism” in 2011, according to a conference hosted by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in HCM city on Wednesday. Over the past year, the...
Arab League to refer Syria's file to UNSC

Arab League to refer Syria's file to UNSC

The Arab League on Saturday agreed in principle to raise Syria's issue to the UN Security Council if the country does not stop violence and allow Arabian observers...
Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia rejects using force against Syria

Russia has vowed to block any UN Security Council resolution, which allows the use of force against Syria . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will veto any resolution directly or indirectly using force. Gatilov...
Yemeni government sworn in

Yemeni government sworn in

A national unity government was sworn in Saturday in Yemen, paving the way for 3 months of power transfer until a new election
The government aims for better performance next year

The government aims for better performance next year

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has informed voters in Hai Phong about the outcomes of the recent National Assembly session, saying the government aims to perform better next year to get higher results. This year...
Vietnam and the EU will become important partners

Vietnam and the EU will become important partners

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung held talks with President of the European Council, Hermen van Rompuy on Wednesday as part of his official visit to Belgium and the European Parliament....
British-Iranian relations worsening

British-Iranian relations worsening

Britain was withdrawing some diplomats from Iran following the attack on its embassy in the capital, Tehran, on Tuesday after protesters stormed the British embassy and a UK compound in Iran's...