Remains of US servicemen repatriated
A ceremony was held at Da Nang International Airport on September 7 to repatriate sets of remains of US soldiers who died during the war in Vietnam.
Samsung, Microsoft tie up for new tablet
South Korea's Samsung Electronics has teamed up with Microsoft to make a new tablet computer powered by the US software giant's latest operating system, according to a report.
Vietnam’s ethnic groups to showcase traditional costumes in Hanoi
A special presentation of traditional costumes of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam will be held in Hanoi in November this year.
And the heavens showered Earth with gold
Were it not for meteorites striking Earth some four billion years ago, humans would never have laid eyes on the gold, according to a study published Thursday.
Hanoi approves land for urgent projects
The Hanoi’s People Committee has earmarked 1,474 ha of land for 332 urgent projects in the 2011-2020 period.
Top leaders receive Chinese State Councillor
The top Party and Government leaders of Vietnam separately received Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo, affirming strong intentions to boost friendship and cooperation.
German jazz quartet Max.Bab in city
Internationally-acclaimed jazz band Max.Bab will delight audiences in Hanoi on September 17 and in HCM City 24 hours later.
Russian jet crash kills 43, many top hockey stars
A Russian jet carrying a top ice hockey team slammed into a riverbank moments after takeoff Wednesday, killing at least 43 people
HCM City wants beggars off city streets by 2015
Ho Chi Minh City is currently adopting strong measures to do away with unwanted beggars from the streets of the city by 2015.
Vietnam artist tops Asian comic contest
A Vietnamese artist won one of the Special Jury Prizes for best artworks at the Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest 2011.
Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant site vulnerable to a tsunami
Scientists have warned that the prospective site of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant is vulnerable to the possible threats of a tsunami.
Tuan wins three Asian golds and breaks two records
Thach Kim Tuan won a hat-trick of gold medals and broke two world youth records at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship.
Obama 'to inject $300 billion' in bid to create jobs
US President Barack Obama will propose the injection of $300 billion into the sputtering US economy to create jobs, US media are reporting.
Dutch NGO finances health care project in Quang Tri
A Dutch non-governmental organisation will provide EUR1 million to carry out a health care project in Quang Tri Province.
ECB set to halt rate hikes, say analysts
The European Central Bank will this week call a halt to its recent cycle of rising interest rates, analysts predicted.
HCM City to host solar vehicle race
Scientists and students will gather in HCM City's Sai Gon Hi-tech Park next month to showcase self-made solar powered vehicles.
Students help to write sex manual
A pilot sex education programme run at a school in Danang City has provided over 600 students with useful knowledge about the sensitive issue.
Le Quang Liem stops at World Chess Cup’s third round
Vietnam's Grandmaster Le Quang Liem was defeated by Cuban rival Lazaro Bruzon Batista in a tie-breaker in the 3rd round of the 2011 World Chess Cup.
Spain, Italy on a Euro high
Defending champions Spain and fellow European giants Italy secured their places at Euro 2012 on Tuesday.
New CIA chief Petraeus pledges to defend America
David Petraeus pledged to confront the many threats facing America as he took the reins of the CIA, a decade after the 9/11 attacks.
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