Six killed in Nevada train-truck crash
At least six people were killed when a big rig truck hauling gravel slammed into the side of a California-bound passenger train in the high desert of Nevada, officials said.
Vietnam-China joint press release
The Special Envoy of Vietnam’s high-level leaders met with Chinese State Councillor convey the Vietnamese leaders’ opinions regarding bilateral relations.
Chavez in 'critical' condition
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, who is in Cuba following emergency surgery, is in "critical" but stable condition, Miami's El Nuevo Herald reported.
Protestants mark centennial in Ho Chi Minh City
The General Confederation of the Evangelical Church of Vietnam South held a ceremony in HCM City to celebrate 100 years of Protestantism in Vietnam.
Asteroid to pass extremely close by Earth on Monday
A small asteroid the size of a tour bus will make an extremely close pass by the Earth on Monday.
Finland’s swamp soccer and sauna endurance
Finland is home to some of the least traditional sporting contests in the world.
HCM City hosts Vietnam’s biggest fisheries show
Vietnam’s annual biggest fisheries exhibition will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 28-30 with the participation of over 190 exhibitors.
Vietnamese family values highlighted
The 2011 Vietnamese Family Festival took place at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi to honour the traditional values of Vietnamese families.
NATO denies new Libya civilian deaths claim
Moamer Kadhafi's regime accused NATO of killing 15 more people in strikes on civilian sites in the eastern city of Brega, a claim promptly denied by the alliance.
Fervent supporters from mainland
Despite the grueling and lonely time they have endured, the wives of soldiers in the oil-rig houses still make their efforts to fulfill their duty.
Hospital seeks premature baby subsidy
Tu Du Obstetrics Hospital in HCM City wants the Health Insurance Fund to subsidise the care of such children aged between six months and two years.
Ministry says no to re-grading high school tests
The Ministry of Education and Training has decided not to re-grade high school students’ graduation tests in 11 Mekong Delta localities.
Ministry plans to halt veggie imports
Vietnam is mulling over confiscating and destroying vegetables carried from Europe in travellers' luggage.
East Sea pressures ASEAN
It will take more than two to tango to resolve East Sea issues, as observers urge ASEAN to engage economic powers in dispute settlement.
Storm claims 14 lives, risks of flash floods
Storm Haima devastated the northern provinces of Vietnam, leaving 14 dead, 81 injured and thousands of houses damaged.
Media sleaze outrages Vietnamese readers
To attract eyeballs, many newspapers and websites depend on showing celebrities’ bodies, with even their children being fair game.
IAEA states for stricter nuclear controls, funding unclear
IAEA is in favour of strengthening checks on nuclear power plants, but how this should be financed was still up in the air, a UN official said.
Vietnamese diplomats popularise culture in Japan
The Vietnamese embassy in Tokyo and Japan’s NHK Broadcasting Corporation hosted an exchange to introduce its culture to over 150 guests.
Biosphere reserve offers ideal summer holiday destination
Pu Mat National Park in the central province of Nghe An has long been known for its bio-diversity.
Hanoi pupils say no to domestic violence
A total of 60 pictures painted by pupils from 35 primary schools in Hanoi will be showcased in an exhibition from June 25-28.
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