Japan passes 4 trillion yen disaster relief budgetJapan's parliament passed an emergency 4 trillion yen (USD49 billion) budget to help fund reconstruction after the deadly March 11 earthquake.
Ho Chi Minh City's image in focus164 photos of Ho Chi Minh City have been published in a photograph album called “beautiful Saigon”.
Well-rounded at 5Many parents and Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are forcing a well-rounded education on their five-year-olds despite their kids’ reaction.
The colourful carnaval at Ha LongCarnaval Ha Long 2011 was a night full of colours, which attracted thousands of artists and visitors.
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden dead - ObamaAl-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan, President Obama has said.
As profits surge, Europe's carmakers rev up global ambitionsTwo years after a world economic downturn all but wiped them out, European carmakers have bounced back to the spotlight.
Dollar rises on reports Osama bin Laden is deadThe US dollar rose against the euro and the yen after reports that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had been killed after the September 11 attacks.
Dangers from giant cranesAccidents caused by cranes have been reported recently. Cranes have been spotted carrying concrete blocks hanging over crowded traffic in Hanoi.
'Fast Five' takes checkered flag at box officeThe first big budget film of the summer season, "Fast Five," broke new records as it scored USD83.6 million in its first weekend in theaters.
Mid-term CG meeting to take place in JuneThis year’s mid-term Consultative Group Meeting will take place in the central province of Ha Tinh on June 8-9.
Dog meat, ghosts, and $1.5 millionAfter a while I had to ask myself why I thought it was wrong to eat dogs. Americans have no problem with eating other animals.
Android smartphones winning over 'app' makersGoogle is the new darling of software wizards out to cash-in on the world's love for customizing smartphones with fun, hip or functional applications.
Experts: Vietnam’s elephants to be extinct in ten yearsWildlife experts have warned that the number of elephants in Vietnam is falling and elephants will be extinct in the next ten years.
Japan PM on defensive over disaster leadershipJapan's Prime Minister pleaded for public "understanding" after a poll showed 75% of people questioned about his leadership and handling of the post-disaster crisis.
Foreign tourist arrivals continue to riseMore than 460,000 international visitors travelled to Vietnam in April, a 6.3 per cent rise against the same month last year.
China to foster cooperation with ASEANChinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Beijing wants to boost cooperation in trade and security with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Vatican puts John Paul II on path to sainthoodPope Benedict XVI will honour his late predecessor John Paull II with near-sainthood status at a Vatican beatification ceremony.
Capital-thirsty property developers forced to sellFacing a shortage of capital, many real estate companies in Ho Chi Minh City have been selling off their projects as the last resort.
Teen titan Thompson shares LPGA leadAlexis Thompson, a 16-year-old US prodigy, fired a five-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead at the Avnet Classic.
Korean language studies popular in VietnamA growing number of Vietnamese students are studying the Korean language at university, mainly to work at Korean firms operating in their country.