Vietnam sets aside USD270 million for student loans
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has lent VND2.5 trillion (USD121 million) out of the VND5.5 (USD266 million) reserved for student loans this spring.
32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake
A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday. Authorities said at least 32 people were killed.
Anti-regime Hanoi lawyer faces 12 years in jail
A former lawyer accused of spreading anti-government documents is to stand a first-instance trial in Hanoi and is facing a maximum imprisonment term of 12 years.
Dac Lac hosts first elephant race
An elephant from Yang Tao Village won the first ever race for pachyderms held yesterday in the Central Highlands.
Website on election of NA deputies and People’s Council members launched
An agency of the Election Council launched a website on the 13th National Assembly and People’s Council elections for 2011-2016.
Major tsunami hits Japan after massive quake
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore.
Pandemic flu still a threat, warn scientists
The H1N1 swine flu that swept the globe in 2009/10 could morph into a more transmissible form, while an older, mid-20th century virus could come roaring back.
Vietnam’s economic issues discussed
Vietnam’s medium and long-term economic issues were discussed at a seminar in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho on March 10.
China February inflation rate at 4.9%
China has said prices rose 4.9 percent year-on-year in February, well above the official target, despite government efforts to rein in inflation.
US delegation welcomed in Hanoi
National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien received a delegation of the US lobby group, Common Cause in Hanoi on March 9.
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Obama to hold press conference on Friday
US President Barack Obama will hold a press conference to discuss rising energy prices and issues as the world heaps pressure on Libya's Moamer Kadhafi.
UN alarmed at huge decline in bee numbers
The UN expressed alarm at a huge decline in bee colonies under a multiple onslaught of pests and pollution.
A different side to Can Gio
Mention Can Gio, the most remote district of HCMC, and people think of mangrove forests, mudflats and coconut trees; but now it's different.
Ministry warns of increasing disease threat
Foot-and-mouth disease, bird flu and blue-ear syndrome are becoming more pervasive nationwide.
Vietnam, Cambodia ink plan for defence cooperation
Vietnam and Cambodia inked a plan for bilateral cooperation in defence in 2011 in Siem Reap city on Mar. 9.
National Tourism Year 2011 launched in central coastal province
A ceremony was held in Phu Yen province on March 10 to launch the 2011 National Tourism Year programme in south-central eight cities and provinces.
Undersea fibre optic cable broken, affecting Vietnam's Internet access
FPT Telecom said the Asia America Gateway submarine communication cable link connecting South-East Asia with the US was broken in the Vung Tau area.
Vietnam opposes China’s violations on sovereignty
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga opposed Taiwan’s training on artillery shelling around Ba Binh island of the Truong Sa archipelago.
22 dead as quake topples buildings in SW China
An earthquake toppled houses in China's extreme southwest near the border with Myanmar, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 200.
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