Nearly 200 rhinos killed this year in South Africa: WWFNearly 200 rhinos were killed in South Africa in the first half of 2011, environmental group WWF said.
Seven houses fall into river in HCM CitySeven houses fell into the Xom Cui River in Binh Chanh District of Ho Chi Minh City early Saturday, causing panic for 60 residents.
Ancient earring unearthed in Binh ThuanThe museum of Binh Thuan province has unearthed a 2,500 year-old earring, the first of its kind ever to be found in the province, according to museum official.
Thaksin allies win landmark Thai electionAllies of Thailand's fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra stormed to victory in elections on Sunday.
Vietnamese students compete in regional schools gamesVietnamese student-athletes are competing at the third ASEAN Schools Games, which kicked off at Max Pavillion stadium in Singapore on July 1.
China, Laos, Vietnam engage in ‘con’ hurling festivalJiangcheng district in China’s Yunnan province will host a traditional ‘con’ throwing festival for participants from Vietnam, China and Laos.
Australia may extend Tiger Airways groundingAviation regulators were discussing Sunday whether to seek court approval to extend the grounding of Tiger Airways Australia.
Local businesses favor virtual offices amid economic turmoilEconomic slowdown combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s skyrocketing office rents have forced many businesses to opt for virtual offices.
Vietnamese brides who move abroad may struggle to fit inVietnamese brides who set off to live with husbands from Taiwan and South Korea may face difficulties they are not aware of, experts said.
Divided Thailand votes in crucial electionThailand voted in a closely fought election seen as pivotal to the future of the deeply divided kingdom.
HCM City residents search for last resting placeHigh land prices and overcrowded cemeteries have forced many people in HCM City to prepare their own burial plots.
National Defence Institute delegation visits ChinaA delegation from the National Defence Institute under the Ministry of National Defence is on a working visit to China.
Vietnamese last king’s concubine passes away in FranceBui Mong Diep, one of the concubines of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam, passed away at Saint Antoine Hospital in France on June 26.
Kvitova stuns Sharapova to take Wimbledon crownPetra Kvitova stunned favourite Maria Sharapova to win her first Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the women's singles final at Wimbledon.
Australia grounds Tiger Airways over safety fearsAviation regulators grounded budget carrier Tiger Airways Australia Saturday because it posed a "serious and imminent risk to air safety".
Websites on Hanoi lakes make debutThe Centre for Environment and Community Research made debut a website on Hanoi lakes at www.cecr.vn on June 30.
Chinese flock to Vietfish to collect seafood productsChinese businessmen at Vietfish 2011, the international seafood trade fair held on June 28-30, to collect seafood products.
American Idol runner-up to hit stage in VietnamDavid Archuleta, the runner-up in American Idol 2008, will perform alongside many Vietnamese artists in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this July.
Le Quang Liem enters world top 30Le Quang Liem has jumped to 27th place in the world rankings, based on his results over the past two months, said the World Chess Federation.
NA's Standing Committee approves weapon use ordinanceThe National Assembly's Standing Committee approved a draft ordinance on the management and use of weapons, and explosives.