Afghan official: 38 killed by NATO 'friendly fire'
An Afghan provincial governor said 18 civilians and 20 police were killed by "friendly fire" during US-led air strikes against insurgents in the northeast of the country.
Joplin official lowers tornado death toll to 139
The numbers look increasingly bleak for families hoping for the best after a monster tornado that devastated the town of Joplin.
Military medical exchange proposed
The Ministry of Defence plans to host the first meeting of young ASEAN military medical officers next year.
Deputy PM: Disasters in Japan ring alarm for Vietnam
The earthquake, subsequent tsunami and nuclear incident in Japan rang an alarming bell for Vietnam, said Vietnamese Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai.
Elections results announced for several provinces, cities
The results of the elections to the 2011-2016 term of the 13th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels were announced in some provinces and cities.
Vietnam attends 24th ASEAN - US Dialogue
A Vietnamese delegation participated in the 24 th ASEAN - US Dialogue in Washington on May 25-26.
Hanoi announces results of 2011-2016 People’s Council election
The list of 95 elected candidates for the 2011-2016 term of the municipal People’s Committee has been announced.
Dutch government to ban tourists from cannabis shops
The Dutch government said it would start banning tourists from buying cannabis from "coffee shops".
The gold deposit ban woes
Banks are forced to hammer out a way out for their gold deposit assets after commercial banks’ ban on gold lending.
The tragedy on the Saigon River: Who’s fault is this?
The Din Ky boat tragedy followed quickly on the heels of another, similar accident in Halong Bay. Why did these things happen?
Vocational training needs better teachers, equipment
Vocational training for rural labourers working in HCMC has not met expectations, according to the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Egypt reopens Rafah border crossing with Gaza
Egypt on Saturday reopened its Rafah border with the Gaza Strip, allowing people to cross freely for the first time in four years, an AFP correspondent reported.
ADB helps people have access to clean water
The Asian Development Bank will fund USD198 million to improve clean water access for residents in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tracing down wild gaur in Vietnam’s forests
Environmentalists have confirmed that wild gaur, an ox-like animal, have begun to return in large herds to Cat Tien National Park.
State Bank denies rumour of new interest rate cap
The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, Nguyen Van Giau, denied rumour on adjusting interest rates or putting caps on lending rates.
Aussie student finds universe's 'missing mass'
A 22-year-old Australian university student has discovered part of the so-called "missing mass" of the universe during her summer break.
FIFA in turmoil as Blatter faces corruption probe
FIFA announced they have opened a probe for alleged corruption against president Sepp Blatter.
Vietnam accuses China of violating marine sovereignty
Vietnam has staunchly opposed the recent action of Chinese marine surveillance vessels in cutting the exploration cables of a PetroVietnam ship.
Students need ethical education
It is important to train teachers in soft skills for them to educate their students in ethics, experts told a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City.
Citibank finances power transmission in Vietnam
Citibank Vietnam has signed a contract to provide USD200 million in funding for the development of Vietnam’s power transmission network.
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