Society

The $460-million Tan Rai alumina plant in Lam Dong Province has almost been completed and the facility will be put into operation in October 2012.

Temporary-import goods can now only be kept in Vietnam for 45 days before they must be re-exported. One 15-day extension is allowed.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama led America in a silent tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

A 500-sickbed cancer hospital will be put into operation in the central city of Danang in October and will give free treatment to poor patients.

Authorities in Quang Ngai Province blockaded the site of a centuries-old sunken ship, after its discovery drew hundreds of people to the area in a mad rush for antiques.

HCMC should adopt comprehensive measures to develop its green space to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Season Three of MASTERCHEF came to an unforgettable conclusion as judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot named the winner.

South Korean director Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta" won the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival.

The Hanoi Transport Association’s proposal on using tuk tuks to restrict the use of motorbikes in downtown areas of Hanoi faces strong opposition from some local experts.

Many reservoirs in the central region have been degraded and pose great danger to the people.

A deal has been reached to resume construction on a National September 11 Museum in New York.

The next generation iPhone 5, which Apple Inc. plans to release this week, could not only boost the tech giant's bottom line - but could give a significant boost to the overall U.S. economy.

Universities continue enrolling students for vocational training, ignoring the request by the MOET to stop providing career training.

Many among Hanoi's wealthy class are willing to pay billions of VND on luxury items in order to show their status.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to Singapore from September 12-14.

Chinese state media says two government patrol ships have been sent to islands disputed with Japan.

The supreme court panel is expected to deliver its ruling on whether German participation in a permanent bailout fund is constitutional.

Fining telecommunication and internet services providers that violate copyright laws is proving difficult in Viet Nam even though the necessary legal system is in place.

Hospitals which do not make attempts to improve services after the recent hospital fee increase will face punishments.