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Protester dies, Malaysia frees 1,600 demonstrators

A taxi driver who took part in protests demanding electoral reform in Malaysia died after he collapsed while running away from a police tear gas attack, the opposition and his family said.

ASEAN may lure 80 billion USD in FDI

FDI flow into ASEAN may reach 80 billion USD a year after the ASEAN Economic Community comes into being in 2015, said an official.

News of the World presses roll for the last time

Britain's News of the World went to press for the last time on Saturday, ending its 168-year history of scoops and scandal with the headline "Thank You and Goodbye."

Abandoning China: In search of cheap labor, businesses turn to Vietnam

More and more Chinese and international companies have been turning to Vietnam, in search of cheaper labor.

Pollution threatens HCM City water supply

The pollution on Sai Gon River has become worse as increasing industrialisation along the river bank threatens the main water source of HCM City.

Berlusconi firm fined 560 mn euros in bribery appeal

A Milan appeals court Saturday ordered Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's holding company Fininvest to pay 560 million euros in a bribery case.

Ly Son Island offers fresh round scads

Ly Son Island is now well known for its juicy, nutritious Ca nuc (round scads) which are now available and brought in by boats in abundance to the mainland.

Vietnam, EU look forward to free trade argreement

The signing of a Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement will further promote bilateral ties and increase investment opportunities for both sides.

New ambassador vows to lift VN-US ties to new height

Vietnam’s new ambassador to the US has affirmed that the most important goal of his working term is to contribute to developing the Vietnam-US ties.

South Sudan becomes an independent nation

South Sudan has become the world's newest nation, the climax of a process made possible by the 2005 peace deal.

Giving a final make-up to old walls

For Seth and Dem, decorating soon-to-be-demolished walls in HCM City with beautiful graffiti may not be as much of a fool’s errand as it appears.

City eyes closer ties with provinces to enrich tourism

HCM City plans to strengthen relationship with provinces to enrich tourism products to woo more visitors, said municipal official.

Former US First Lady Betty Ford dead at 93

Former US First Lady Betty Ford, who turned her battles with two devastating illnesses into triumphs, has died at the age of 93, reports said.

IMF releases new funds for Greek rescue

The IMF said it was releasing 3.2 billion euros to Greece as part of its joint bailout with the European Union for the debt-stricken country.

Sapa curative 'Japanese tea' proves health risk

A herb marketed as ‘Japanese tea’ and widely sold to tourists in Sapa has been found harmful to human health.

Summer Camp for overseas youths kicks off

The annual Vietnam Summer Camp 2011 for overseas Vietnamese youths and students kicked off in Hanoi on July 8.

Overseas Vietnamese in France wins Cresus Prize

Vietnamese French citizen Tran Van Phu, Chairman of the Corele International Group and SCAVI Group, won the Cresus Prize for his book in Paris.

Haunted house, 3D Cars to hit screens this summer

Vietnamese horror movie "Between The 2 Worlds" will be among the many blockbusters to entertain audiences this summer, with premieres on July 22.

Tuna species urgently need protection: IUCN

The reference organisation for the conservation status of Earth's animals and plants said that most species of tuna are urgently in need of protection.