Entertainment property key to tourism development
Entertainment property projects play an important role in the market as it will support significantly to the development of the tourism industry.
One woman preserves ancient craft of herbal medicine
One woman in Sapa is called the “Queen of Herbs” for her knowledge about traditional Red Dao medicine.
Vietnam, Laos localities fight animal trafficking
Authorities in two provinces of Vietnam and Laos are discussing ways to map out an action plan to fight cross-border trafficking of wild animals.
Plan in works for 500-foot, $100M Las Vegas wheel
A developer is rolling out plans to build a 500-foot viewing wheel on the Las Vegas Strip to give visitors an unparalleled view of Sin City.
Foreign banks loan $457 mln to Vietnam Airlines
Citibank, DBS, and HSBC Monday entered a joint financing agreement worth $457 million for Vietnam Airlines to buy eight new airplanes.
Soc Trang to host 2nd Rice Festival
The second Vietnam Rice Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta Province of Soc Trang from November 8-14.
Iceland volcano still spewing ash, Europe threatened
A plume of ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano is forecast to reach Britain forcing a change in US President Barack Obama's flight plans.
US tornado kills 116, warnings more storms on way
A tornado in Missouri, the deadliest single twister to strike the United States in six decades, killed 116 people.
Where abandoned women become prostitutes
A coastal hamlet in the central province of Binh Thuan has the dubious distinction of attracting abandoned women who do sex work for a living.
Relocation obstacles for uprooted farmers
Almost 60,000 farming households in HCM City, who lost their land for urban development, are still struggling to find jobs.
Iceland volcano ash threatens Europe
A plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland could reach the airspace over mainland Europe later this week.
Aussie man rows to raise environmental awareness
An Australian man has been rowing on a 230-kilometre journey across the Mekong Delta to raise awareness about water pollution in Vietnam.
The "mad and addictive" world of Chelsea show gardens
Imagine spending £250,000 and working for a year under immense pressure, only for your creation to be pulled apart after just one week.
Missouri officials say at least 89 dead in tornado
Authorities say at least 89 have died in the massive tornado that struck the southwest Missouri city of Joplin.
Liem ranks second, earns Super Grandmaster title
Le Quang Liem finished second at the Capablanca Memorial 2011 after losing to Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the last round early May 22.
Central bank keeps focus on tight credit
Credit institutions have been asked by the central bank to maintain stricter control over their lending activities to minimise risks.
Polluting of Saigon River continues unabated
Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Protection Agency has found over 50% of enterprises located along the Saigon River have no wastewater facilities.
24 killed as tornado strikes Missouri
A tornado killed 24 people in the Missouri town of Joplin after twisters carved a swathe of destruction through the US southeast.
More than 99 percent of voters cast their ballots
The 13th National Assembly and People’s Council elections at all levels for the 2011-2016 term ended successfully.
Customers snub city's traditional markets
Many retail markets in HCM City are facing a sharp decrease in stall occupancy rates, causing financial problems for market managers.
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