Logging, mining cost Indonesia $36 billion: officialLand clearance by hundreds of mine and plantation companies operating illegally on Indonesia's Borneo island has cost the country USD36 billion.
William and Kate in biggest royal wedding for 30 yearsPrince William and Kate Middleton marry in Britain's biggest royal wedding for 30 years, watched by over a million spectators.
Vietnamese boxers storm to finals of world boxing eventTwo Vietnamese boxers made it through to the finals of the ongoing AIBA Youth and Junior World Championships in Antalya, Turkey.
Microsoft net profit up but surpassed by AppleMicrosoft posted a more than 30 percent rise in quarterly net profit but pocketed less than gadget-maker Apple for the first time in two decades.
Global warming threat amid nuclear doubts: IEAA global warming target could be missed three times over if countries fail to promote clean energy, the International Energy Agency warned.
Austrian TV series to be shot in VietnamAustria’s global love story TV series “The Dream Hotel” has come to Ho Chi Minh City to cast actors.
US tornado toll soars towards 300Shocked Americans struggled Thursday to grasp the magnitude of the worst US tornadoes in decades, claiming at least 295 lives.
'Catastrophic' tornadoes ravage US south, 280 deadShocked Americans struggled Thursday to grasp the magnitude of the worst US tornadoes in decades, leaving 280 people dead.
Vietnamese Film Week opens in LaosThe Vietnamese Film Days kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on April 28 with screenings on Vietnamese people and national consturction.
Hundreds queue as iPad 2 hits JapanApple fans in Japan queued to snap up the iPad 2 as the latest version of tablet went on sale after a delay caused by the March 11 quake and tsunami.
Las Vegas to host Michael Jackson showCirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson's estate unveiled plans for a permanent show honoring the pop icon at a Las Vegas casino resort.
Thai-Cambodia clashes continue, toll risesHeavy weapons fire pounded the Thai-Cambodian border for a seventh day as officials confirmed a 15th death in the bloody fight.
World to lose forest area 27 times as big as AustriaThe world stands to lose 230 million hectares of forest by 2050 with drastic consequences for the climate, biodiversity and the global economy.
Donald back on golf course after No. 1 near missLuke Donald, who missed becoming World No.1, looks again for that elusive title starting Thursday at the $6.4 million US PGA Zurich Classic.
Death toll mounts as storms rip central USStorms spawning tornados tore through central and southern United States, causing at least 44 deaths and damaging several properties.
No binding climate deal at Durban, warn US, EUThere will be no binding deal on emissions at this year's UN climate summit as the South African hosts and other economic powers are "not ready".
Nokia says to cut 4,000 jobs, outsource 3,000Nokia said it would cut 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2012 and transfer a further 3,000 employees to consulting firm Accenture.
Kadhafi seen on 'back foot' as fighting ragesLibyan rebels appear to be gaining ground against Moamer Kadhafi despite a deadly attack on Misrata port by the Libyan strongman's forces.
Sony challenges iPad in tablet warJapanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony unveiled its first tablet computers in a direct but belated challenge to Apple's iPad.
Vietnam Cultural Space features Mozart’s masterpiecesA concert featuring masterpieces by famous Austrian composer W.A. Mozart will take place at the Concert Hall of Vietnamese Cultural Space in Hanoi.
EXO to bring “EXO PLANET #6 -EXhOrizon” tour to Ho Chi Minh CityK-pop group EXO will perform in Ho Chi Minh City this April as part of their sixth world...
Tet flower street to be built along Dong Nai RiverThe southern province of Dong Nai will spend more than VND 6 billion (USD 228,136) to...