Society

Dubai's Palm Island, New Orleans' upgraded dykes and Australia's water recycling plants all benefited from Dutch know-how.

After a long day of waiting, we finally caught sight of a big man riding a huge motorcycle towards the Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao near Hanoi.

Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami could cost its economy up to USD235 billion, or 4.0 percent of output, and reconstruction may take 5 years.

Women only knew that their husbands had infected them when they were pregnant.

Vietnam Seafarers Union HCM City officially came into existence on March 20.

After years of wrangling and delays, Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson finally called "action" on his latest Tolkien epic "The Hobbit".

Trade barriers, rising production costs and competition from China will make this year a challenging one for Vietnamese exporters to the US market.

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won the ATP Indian Wells title, rallying to beat world No. 1 Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

The Ministry of Health has drafted a national strategy to eradicate malaria through early diagnoses, effective treatment and preventative measures.

Explosions rocked Tripoli as Western forces staged fresh air strikes to halt Moamer Kadhafi's attacks on civilians.

Seven leading Vietnamese agriculturalists received medals from the Crawford Fund, a prestigious Australian organisation.

The widespread devastation caused by the largest ever earthquake to hit Japan will have strong adverse impacts on Vietnam's tourism sector

The Ministry of Science and Technology is preparing for receiving and treating those returning from Japan who may have been exposed to radioactive contamination.

Economic aftershocks of the devastation in Japan are rolling through Asia.

A new road in Hue has just been named for Vietnamese composer Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001), who dedicated many of his ballads to the city.

An unexpected high tide resulted by super moon will increase and remain at high level for four next days in Ho Chi Minh City, causing floods amid dry season.

Vietnam and Cambodia will jointly implement some 20 cooperative projects in agricultural science and technology, quarantine, forestry and seafood.

The US, Britain and France pounded Libya with Tomahawk missiles and air strikes into the early hours of Sunday, sparking fury from Moamer Kadhafi.

Quang Ngai province hosted a national seminar on workplace risk assessment, work improvement and labour healthcare services on March 19.