EU raises 4.75 billion euros for PortugalThe EU raised EUR4.75 billion for Portugal in a new bond issue, while the IMF gave its first tranche of emergency funding as part of a joint bailout.
Visit Huong Canh pottery villageHuong Canh village in Tam Canh commune, Binh Xuyen district, northern province of Vinh Phuc is very famous for its ceramic art.
Hanoi to host 2nd international comic festivalThe 2nd International Comics Festival will be held in Hanoi from May 30 to June 4.
US astronaut grapples with 'tears in space'A US astronaut Drew Feustel learned a valuable lesson about being teary-eyed on a spacewalk, NASA said.
Live TV programme for AO victimsA live TV programme for victims of Agent Orange will be broadcast from Ho Chi Minh City and Kon Tum on August 7.
Central Highlands copes with climate changeAuthorities in Central Highlands Vietnam are seeking ways to combine climate change with regional development plan.
Banking Vietnam conference opensThe Banking Vietnam Conference 2011, themed “Optimising technology infrastructure – diversifying banking services,” opened in Hanoi.
Hospitals hike prices as ministry dithers over fee structureMany hospitals have increased their treatment fees, despite the authority currently reviewing a new price framework.
Ivory market thrives despite public outcryThe illegal ivory market continues to flourish in Vietnam despite public anger over the recent death of a tame elephant.
Crisis, stagflation stalk global recovery: OECDCrisis still stalks the global economy with stagflation lurking despite moderate overall recovery, the OECD said.
Ivory market thrives despite public outcryThough the recent unexplained death of a tame elephant in Da Lat has caused fury, the government has not been able to eliminate the illegal ivory market.
‘Live Positively’ promotes sustainable businessCoca-Cola has promised to act as an agent of positive change globally by optimising sustainable business and development practices.
France's Lagarde runs for IMF job despite probe cloudFrench Finance Minister Christine Lagarde launched a bid on Wednesday to head the International Monetary Fund.
Investigators probe cause of Din Ky pleasure boat tragedyInvestigations into the sinking of the Din Ky pleasure boat have revealed serious mismanagement in the boat’s operation.
Thac Mai is beauty personifiedThac Mai is located in Dinh Quan District, Dong Nai Province and is a popular tourist site on the magical La Nga River.
World’s only krump band perform in VietnamAn eight-member Australian krump group, Grrilla Step, arrived in Hanoi on May 25 to perform for the youth.
Berlin airports to close because of volcano ash cloudBerlin airports will close as of 0900 GMT Wednesday because of danger posed by ash pouring from an Icelandic volcano.
Wildlife consumption rampant in HCM CityWell educated, middle-aged people and public employees tend to consume wild animal products more frequently than people of other age groups.
Central China drought 'worst in over 50 years'Central China's worst drought in more than 50 years is drying reservoirs, stalling rice planting, and threatens crippling power shortages.
Industry output jumps 14.2% in five monthsIndustrial production in the first five months of the year surged 14.2 percent against the same period in 2010 to USD16.36 billion.