PM to attend World Economic Forum on East Asia

May 28, 2012 - 10:24 AM

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012 in Bangkok on May 31.

According to the Foreign Ministry, PM Dung was invited by Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra and chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab.

Source: VOV

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PM to attend World Economic Forum on East Asia

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012 in Bangkok on May 31.

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Three Hanoi tourists rescued off Quang Ngai beach

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Northern Vietnam faces widespread rain next week

HCM City warns of fines for blocking mosquito spraying

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29 sets of martyrs' remains found at HCM City park

HCM City eyes heritage tourism along Vam Thuat River

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