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.
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.
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.
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.