Society

Seminar looks at better cash aid programmes

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in coordination with the WB and UNICEF hosted a seminar in Lam Dong to share their experiences in implementing programmes to provide money to poor children.

Facebook buys Instagram photo app for $1 bn

Facebook announced a billion-dollar-deal to buy the startup behind wildly popular smartphone photo sharing application Instagram.

60 dead in Qaeda assault in Yemen

At least 60 people were killed when Al-Qaeda militants raided a barracks, the latest in a spate of attacks by the extremist network which has boosted its presence in Yemen's lawless south and east.

PM criticises Traffic Safety Committees

The PM criticised 10 provinces and central cities for having reported an increase in fatalities in the first quarter from traffic accidents.

Anh Vu Fish – A silent resurrection

Anh Vu, a rare and precious species of fish which was only offered to kings has recently been successfully propagated to return it to its natural habitat.

Rescue centre saves smuggled wild animals

The Hon Me Rescue Centre for bears in Kien Giang Province has in the last three months, rescued 29 wild animals which had been captured illegally or discovered whilst being smuggled.

Steel, cement makers suffer massive unsold stocks

With demand for steel and cement still in a steep decline, manufacturers, distributors and dealers of these two commodities are struggling to survive due to huge unsold inventories.

Lead content in oriental medicine poisons children

After many children were admitted to hospital from lead poisoning recently, Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi took samples for testing which showed a high lead content in the children.

Danang hosts 45th APEC TEL meeting

The 45th Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Telecommunications and Information Working Group meeting is taking place in the centre of Danang city from April 9-11.

Clean water and sanitation programme 2012-15 approved

The Prime Minister has approved targets for the National Programme for Rural Water Supplies and Sanitation during the 2012-15 period.

N.Korea presses on with anniversary rocket launch

North Korea is counting down to the 100th anniversary of its founder's birth, with top-level meetings and a controversial rocket launch scheduled in coming days to bolster his grandson's credentials.

Quang Binh petrol thieves prosecuted

Four men who stole petrol and batteries from lorries parked near a cement plant in Quang Binh Province were prosecuted.

Mike Wallace dead: ’60 Minutes’ legend was 93

Mike Wallace, the legendary CBS News broadcaster, interviewer and "60 Minutes" icon, has died at the age of 93, the network said.

Biggest sapphire Buddha statue inaugurated in Vinh Phuc

Thousands of people gathered in the Truc Lam-Tay Thien Zen Monastery for the inauguration of the world's biggest Buddha statue made from sapphire in Tam Dao District, Vinh Phuc Province.

Nation puts priority on Lao ties

Vietnam always gives top priority to strengthening the traditional friendship and considers the ties as an invaluable asset that should be preserved for future generations, PM Dung said.

EVN to kick-start more power plants in April

Electricity of Vietnam group (EVN) is expecting to bring many power stations nationwide online within April.

Land complaints rise sharply after Haiphong case

Vietnam has recorded a much higher number of complaints to legislative agencies after the Haiphong land use dispute.

US band to perform in Hue Central Hospital

Mary McBride, a famous US band, and Vietnamese singer Le Cat Trong Ly had a night show on April 9, 2012 at Hue Central Hospital as part of the 2012 Hue Festival.