Central highlanders greet spring with jugs of wine
Ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands possess a unique culture, which is highlighted by their springtime festivals and cuisine.
Euro hits 10-month yen high
The euro struck a ten-month high point against the yen, as traders expected hikes to eurozone and US interest rates in the near future.
Libyan rebels scatter, world mulls sending arms
Loyalist forces overran the Libyan town of Ras Lanuf, scattering outgunned rebels as world powers debated arming the rag-tag band of fighters.
30% urban population lacks clean water
Only 70 percent of Vietnamese urban population can have access to clean water at 100 litre/person/day, an official has warned.
New online magazine for Vietnamese youths
The online Vietnamese young people’s magazine www.thanhnienviet.vn was launched in Hanoi on March 30.
World Bank funds $570 million for Vietnam’s big projects
The World Bank on March 30 approved a total loan of USD570 million to support Vietnam’s development efforts.
Cost of disasters tripled in 2010: Swiss Re
The global cost of natural and man-made disasters more than tripled in 2010 to $218 billion, reinsurer Swiss Re said.
Dolphin toll from BP oil spill far higher: study
The discovery of over 100 dead dolphins on Gulf of Mexico shores likely reflects only a small fraction of the total killed by the BP oil spill, a study suggested.
Teachers want to give up job, youth don’t want to become teachers
Educators have warned that Vietnam may not have enough preschool teachers in the near future.
FDI disbursements hit peak
Disbursement of foreign direct investment in March reached USD1.39 billion, the highest level since the beginning of the year.
Thai flood toll reaches 11, thousands stranded
Flooding across southern Thailand has killed 11 people and stranded thousands on storm-swept holiday islands.
World powers move towards Kadhafi exile plan
International powers meeting in London edged closer to an exile plan for embattled Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi.
Top seeds Nadal, Djokovic roll to Miami wins
The world's two best players rolled into the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA Miami Masters, following a two-hour afternoon rain interruption.
Thuy Vu wins award for Vietnam Revisited
CBS 5 Reporter/Anchor Thuy Vu, Vince Garrido and Greg Marasso have won a First Place National Headliner Award for their documentary.
Water level of hydropower reservoirs alarmingly low: EVN
EVN warned the water level at most hydropower reservoirs nationwide were dramatically low, triggering a fear of a worse power shortage in 2011.
US to make documentary about Vietnam War
US filmmaker Ken Burns will produce a 10-12 hour documentary about the Vietnam war.
Air strikes rock Tripoli as world mulls arming rebels
Loud blasts rocked the Libyan capital Tripoli as world powers began debating whether to arm the rag-tag rebels.
Helping ethnic children get an education
Several underprivilaged ethnic children in Dien Bien province can attend school thanks to the Government's new support policies.
Gold makes sharp correction
The price of gold in Vietnam sharply dropped on March 29 as global price sank to the lowest level since March 18 due to profit-taking.
A bus is hard to catch in the capital
Trying to catch a public bus in Hanoi may take the breath out of you, literally.
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