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VN Trade Counselor: US determinations on plastic bags unfair

A Vietnamese commercial counselor to the US has said the US' final determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of plastic bags from Vietnam were unfair.

Russia rocked by new deadly attacks

A suicide bomber set off one of two blasts that killed 13 people in Kizlyar City two days after attacks in Moscow left 39 dead.

US praises Vietnam for non-proliferation stance

A Spokesman for the US Department of State has confirmed Vietnam’s commitment to expanding its programme of nuclear power for civil use in a responsible manner.

Colombian rebels release hostage after 12 years

Leftist FARC rebels released one of their longest held captives, a soldier kidnapped 12 years ago, the Red Cross said after receiving the hostage in the Colombian jungle.

Vietnam, Australia set up transnational crime agency

Vietnam and Australia have set up an agency to combat transnational crimes like terrorism, drugs and weapons trafficking, and economic crimes.

Putin orders Russia to hunt down bombing militants

Russia's PM Vladimir Putin ordered security forces to snare the masterminds of the metro bombings that killed 39, saying they should be "scraped out" from the bottom of sewers.

Super Junior performs at MTV EXIT Live concert in Vietnam

Korean boy band Super Junior performed several songs at the MTV EXIT Live concert at My-Dinh Stadium in Hanoi.

Vietnam completes preparations for ASEAN summit

Vietnam has already wrapped up preparations for the hosting of the 16th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations slated for Hanoi from April 6-9.

Vietnamese photographer offers “Asian Moments” in Europe

A photo exhibition entitled “Asian Moments” by a Vietnamese photographer will run at La Haye University in the Netherlands.

Vietnam receives France's aid for public investment reform

The France Development Agency will provide a 100 million EUR loan to back Vietnam's public investment reform program.

Vietnam requests China to release fishermen unconditionally

Vietnam recently requested China to unconditionally release without delay 12 Vietnamese fishermen, and their ship, who were arrested by China.

Moscow in mourning, vows to avenge metro bombings

Moscow held a day of mourning for the 38 victims of twin suicide bombings on packed metro trains, as Russian leaders pledged to hunt down and wipe out those behind the attacks.

Economic crisis a 'wake-up call' for Asia: ADB

The global economic crisis should serve as a "wake-up call" for Asia to commit to reforms, an executive at the Asian Development Bank says.

Enter her solitude

Art Vietnam’s current exhibition is an invitation to enter the strange and mysterious world of Ly Tran Quynh Giang.

Dozens dead in twin blasts on Moscow metro

Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Monday on trains on Moscow's metro system, killing 38 people during morning rush-hour.

Hancock's Vincent Ngo takes on Vietnamese big screen

The Vietnamese-American screenwriter of the blockbuster "Hancock" filmed the movie for his latest script in Vietnam.

Vietnam boosts trade cooperation with China’s city

A trade fair and an investment promotion forum to boost economic ties between Zhongshan city, Guangdong province of China.

UN in drive to rebuild quake-ravaged Haiti

Donor countries are facing a daunting challenge this week as they gather for a conference that hopes to deliver more than three billion dollars to rebuild Haiti.