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Argentina demanded that Britain start talks over the Falkland Islands in a UN speech on the 30th anniversary of the end of their war over the disputed territory.

Construction of the first two rapid-transit bus routes will begin in Hanoi next month to improve transport infrastructure and reduce traffic congestion.

Changes in religious life have contributed to introducing Vietnam to international communities as a country of renovation, peace, stability and development, said delegates at a seminar.

Trade turnover between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was US$18.5 billion in 2011, and is likely to reach over US$20 billion by the end of this year.

A double by Fernando Torres inspired defending champions Spain to a 4-0 thrashing of Ireland in their Euro 2012 Group C match and ended Irish hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals.

At least 48 people were killed in clashes in Yemen's southern province of Abyan where Al-Qaeda and the army are battling for control, state media said.

Luu Hong Ngoc, an 18-year-old Vietnamese student, has been granted a scholarship to study medicine in Japan.

Spain's borrowing costs shattered euro-era records Thursday after Moody's downgraded its debt close to junk-bond status and warned of a growing risk of a full-blown bailout.

An exhibition named “Paris at a glance” opened at the institute of Cultural exchange with France in Ho Chi Minh City on June 14.

Vietnam has been warned about the rising social and environmental challenges, called the “natural resource curse.”

Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Anh Vien proved her talent at the ongoing Southeast Asian Swimming Championships, moving closer to the coming Olympic Games.

Finland's Nokia announced that it planned to cut up to 10,000 jobs by the end of next year due to massive additional cost-savings measures.

The Love Institute, based in Hanoi, has been drawing in singles with courses like “The art of flirting” and “Secrets about women that you don’t know.”

Vietnam has been ranked 34th among 158 countries in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2012, four places up against 2011.

More than 120 Vietnamese children with genital deformities will receive free treatment under scheme run by the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation.

Following the sharp cut in the deposit interest rate ceiling to 9 per cent, a fierce battle has broke out between banks to retain deposits, with many illegally offering higher rates.

Australia announced plans to create the world's largest network of marine parks to protect ocean life.

A renewed bid to rally the world behind a common environmental blueprint opened in Rio de Janeiro against a backdrop of discord and economic gloom.

The Lang Co-the World Beautiful Bay Festival will be held in Hue on June 16-17 within the framework of the 2012 National Tourism Year of Northcentral Coastal Region.