Sex toy market thrives in Hanoi
During the day, Hang Chieu Street in Hanoi appears to be with shops selling carpets and curtains, but at nightfall it becomes altogether different.
Eurozone mulling easier recovery terms for Greece
Eurozone members are debating milder recovery terms for debt-hit Greece as it struggles to stick to a harsh austerity plan.
Vietnamese-American woman and DNA Trip
Trista Goldberg, an American-Vietnamese businesswoman, has spent her time and money helping Vietnamese orphans find their birth families.
In photos: Pha Din Pass
Pha Din Pass holds an important and heroic part in history, and for many recalls the courage of Vietnamese soldiers at Dien Bien Phu.
Android smartphones widen lead in US market
Smartphones powered by Google software widened their lead on BlackBerry handsets in the US market during the first three months of the year.
18th ASEAN Summit opens
PM Nguyen Tan Dung and leaders of ASEAN countries attended the opening ceremony of the 18th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.
Around 25 dead in Indonesia plane crash
A plane with around 25 passengers and crew crashed into the sea during a downpour in eastern Indonesia, killing everyone on board.
Renewables major part of 2050 world energy mix: UN
Renewable power from the Sun, wind, water and biomass can and should generate a major portion of the planet's energy supply by 2050.
Vietnam seeks more world heritage status
Two heritages of Vietnam will be considered by UNESCO for the inscription on the World Heritage List.
Vietnam model ranked second on Global Beauty
Phan Thi Huong Giang is currently being voted as the second most beautiful girl on category “Miss Global Beauty Internet Popularity.
Pristinely beautiful Ban Vat waterfall
Ban Vat Waterfall is known for its pristine natural beauty and as the historical home of the Thai ethnic minority in northern Son La Province.
Vietnam asserts sovereignty over Truong Sa, Hoang Sa
Vietnam has affirmed that it has sufficient historical and legal evidence to prove its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.
PM arrives in Indonesia for 18th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived Jakarta, Indonesia on May 6 to attend the 18th ASEAN Summit from May 7-8.
Few takers for technical schools in Vietnam
Technical universities in southern Vietnam are finding it more and more difficult to motivate students to study.
Japan's fading 'Pink' movies get festival show
For the past 50 years, the world of Japanese "Pink Eiga" has taken movie fans on a wild ride through crime, drama and violence.
Vietnam expects to earn $5.3 billion from aquatic exports in 2011
The export of aquatic products in the first four months of this year hit $1.6 billion, up 29% against the same period last year.
ADB wraps up 44th annual meeting in Hanoi
President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda has affirmed the ADB’s strong commitment for a prosperous Asia-Pacific region.
Sea festival spotlights Truong Sa archipelago
“Nha Trang - Sea destination” is the theme of the 2011 sea festival scheduled for June 11-15, which will also focus on the Truong Sa archipelago.
Al-Qaeda vows to avenge death of 'martyr' bin Laden
Al-Qaeda and Islamic militants vowed to avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden by US commandos, declaring him a "martyr".
Government agencies seriously lacking security experts
If Vietnam cannot settle the current deficiency of information security experts, it will fail in building up an e-government and become an IT power.
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