Eurozone gives Greece ultimatum for new bailout
Eurozone finance ministers put off a decision on a new bailout to save Greece from bankruptcy, giving Athens less than a week to meet three conditions in return for 130 billion euros in aid.
Hanoi clamps down on illegal parking lots
Lax management of parking lots by local authorities in Hanoi will be punished.
US and Vietnam strengthen scientific and technological cooperation
Broader scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and the US is one of the best ways to promote the dynamism of Vietnamese economy and people.
Historical name plaques get thumbs up
The Hanoi initiative to give descriptions of the nation's most notable heroes in Vietnamese on street plaques met with the approval of local residents, but left foreigners befuddled.
PM seeks private backing for transport infrastructure
Another $23.4 billion will be needed to develop the nation's transportation infrastructure between now and 2015, PM Nguyen Tan Dung said
Hanoi re-adjusts high school timings
Hanoi's municipal government has approved re-adjustment of high school closing timings as proposed by the Department of Education and Training.
Russia commits safety for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant
The design of reactor of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant satisfies the highest safety standards, said a Russian expert.
Pakistan Al-Qaeda chief killed by US drone: officials
US missiles killed Al-Qaeda's chief in Pakistan, one of the Americans' main targets in the volatile country and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people, officials said.
Officials accused of revenge house demolition in Haiphong land dispute
Haiphong police will begin court proceedings against officials that ordered the demolition of property in Doan Van Vuon’s land.
America and Eurasia 'to meet at north pole'
America and Eurasia will crash into each other over the North Pole in 50-200 million years time, according to scientists at Yale University.
Woods hopes to get ball rolling again at Pebble Beach golf
Tiger Woods returns to the site of two of his most stirring victories when he makes his PGA Tour season debut at the $6.4 million Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Café bars’ music a permanent nuisance
Noise pollution on streets in major Vietnamese cities has worsened at an alarming rate due to the development of café bars, commercial centers and supermarkets.
Buyer confidence rises three points in fourth quarter
Vietnamese consumer confidence stands at 99 points for the forth quarter of 2011, an increase of three points against the previous quarter.
Washington state lawmakers approve same-sex marriage
Lawmakers in the northwestern US state of Washington voted in favor of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, which should soon be signed into law by the governor, officials said.
Violent fire covers entire Quang Ngai market
A large fire broke out at the Quang Ngai Market in the central province of Quang Ngai at 5 am today and covered the entire market.
Ethnic language programmes to be aired on television
Vietnam Television (VTV) will produce programmes in ethnic languages, with the first edition to air on VTV5 on March 1.
Vietnamese, Malaysian FMs hold talks
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and his Malaysian counterpart Anifah Aman held talks in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 8 as part of the Vietnamese FM’s two-day visit to Malaysia .
Arab League mission to return to Syria: Ban
The Arab League and UN are considering sending a joint observer mission to Syria, UN leader Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday, as he warned the deadly crackdown could worsen.
Spanish photographer falls in love with Vietnam
Ramón Fernández, a Spanish photographer, expresses his love for Vietnam through nearly 40 black and white photos which are on display at an exhibition in Spain's Navia city.
40,000 families in Hanoi live without water for several days
The water supply company failed to make the commitment of resuming water supply for 40,000 households in Hanoi’s southwestern districts on February 7.
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