Danang to assist disabled people to stay independent
Danang plans to spend about VND437 billion to assist people with disabilities in the city over the next five years, one official said.
Unemployment rate up, but labor picture not too dark
The unemployment rate tends to increase as enterprises have laid off workers in the context of high inflation and low purchasing power.
Only three Vietnamese films considered for Oscar 2012
They are “Floating Lives”, “The Fate of a Songstress in Thang Long”, and “Thang Long Aspiration”.
Workshop discusses international cooperation in marine resource research
A workshop on international cooperation in the survey and research on marine resources and environment opened in Hanoi on September 15.
At least 2 dead, dozens hurt at US air show crash
At least two people were killed and 54 injured when a vintage aircraft ploughed into spectators at an air show in the US state of Nevada, officials said.
India helps Vietnam train IT human resources
An inauguration ceremony of a high quality IT human resource centre between Vietnam and India was held in Hanoi on September 16.
Maternity leave proposed to expand to 6 months
The Ministry of Labor, War Invalid and Social Affairs has proposed that maternity leave be raised to 6 months from the current 4 months to help enhance the long-term health of the newborns.
At least 2 dead, dozens hurt at US air show crash
At least two people were killed and dozens injured when a vintage aircraft crashed into the ground at an air show in the US state of Nevada, officials and reports said.
Vice health minister is a fake doctor: conclusion
A deputy health minister has been confirmed by political police for not obtaining the doctoral degree that he lists on his official CV.
Vietnam opposes Chinese violation of sovereignty
Vietnam asked parties to refrain from actions that could complicate the situation in the East Sea , and instead contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Series of quakes hit off Japan disaster zone
A strong 6.6-magnitude undersea quake and a series of aftershocks hit off the coast of Japan's Honshu island, geologists said.
Urban development programming neglects cemeteries
Urban development programmers seem not to pay much attention to the designing of cemeteries, to ensure they can be safe to the environment.
Cruise tourism’s great potentials still untapped
Experts say Vietnam needs to do more to attract more cruise tourists to Vietnam as the country many wonderful bays and beaches.
US pressures eurozone leaders on Greek bailout split
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner went into exceptional talks with European finance ministers on the debt crisis on Friday.
Model to represent Vietnam at Miss Earth 2011
Model Ngoc Thach, the winner of Vietnam Supermodel Contest 2010, will represent the country at the 11th Miss Earth to be held in Thailand.
Anti-Kadhafi fighters regroup after heavy losses
NTC fighters regrouped for a new assault on Moamer Kadhafi's hometown Sirte, remaining upbeat despite suffering heavy losses.
Efforts to preserve Vietnamese language abroad
Vietnamese authorities hosted a seminar in Hanoi to seek ways to preserve Vietnamese culture and language among the overseas community.
Gold prices hit three-week record low
The domestic price of gold 6 fell sharply by VND400,000-500,000 per tael to VND46.6-46.8 million per tael compared to the previous day.
Crackdown on pollution in industrial parks
HCM City authorities have asked for strict punishment over polluting factories in Le Minh Xuan Industrial Park in Binh Chanh District.
Vietnam Airlines may raise domestic airfares
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is mulling over a plan to increase domestic airfare by 1.5 times to cope with rising inflation.
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