UN orders sanctions on Kadhafi over crackdown
The UN Security Council unanimously ordered a travel and assets ban on Kadhafi's regime and a crimes against humanity investigation into the bloodshed blamed on the strongman.
Resorts block access to the sea
Many resorts, which have been built in coastal districts of Thua Thien-Hue, hinder public views and access to the sea.
Rare turtle hunted to brink of extinction
Hunting the highly endangered Annam pond turtle has become popular in the central province of Binh Dinh.
Las Vegas Sands wants to build casino in Vietnam
Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. was gung-ho about opening a casino in Ho Chi Minh City.
IFAD helps Vietnam develop agriculture
The International Fund for Agriculture Development has pledged to provide USD48.35 million in loans for the agricultural project in Vietnam.
Russia launches key satellite on second attempt
Russia on Saturday successfully launched a satellite vital to the deployment of its own navigation system after the failure of an earlier attempt.
Workplace fatalities on the increase
A lack of health and safety regulations were the main cause of workplace fatalities in 2010.
Cuba to enhance scientific cooperation with Vietnam
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Van Lang has paid a visit to Cuba.
New Zealand quake death toll surges to 145
New Zealand's earthquake death toll surged to 145 with grave fears for another 200 missing, in what PM John Key said could be the nation's greatest tragedy.
Registered FDI down, disbursement still up
Foreign investors registered US$1.56 billion by February 23, representing 68 percent of the figure in the same period last year.
First Vietnamese labourers return home from Libya
The first group of Vietnamese migrant workers to return home from Libya arrived in Hanoi early Saturday.
ADB President to visit Vietnam
Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda will travel to Vietnam as part of the final preparations for ADB's upcoming Annual Meeting.
Government reviews policies on religions
Providing a framework for religious activities is of great significance as it would contribute to economic development and social stability, said the deputy PM.
Ireland votes under bailout cloud
Irish voters looked certain Friday to oust their government in parliamentary elections dominated by the collapse of a once-booming economy.
Regime stalwarts quit as Kadhafi set for battle
An increasingly embattled Moamer Kadhafi said he would throw open Libya's arsenals to his supporters.
Japan helps Vietnam with judicial reform
Vietnam and Japan signed an agreement on a project under which, Japan will provide Vietnam with technical support for legal and judicial reform.
Vietnam commits to facilitation of foreign investors
Vietnam committed to further creating favorable conditions for foreign investors in Vietnam, including those from the US, said President Nguyen Minh Triet.
'Seven killed' in Iraqi 'Day of Rage'
Protesters took to the streets across Iraq, with thousands flooding Baghdad's Tahrir Square as seven protesters died in clashes with police.
Fast-bus route to replace tramway project in HCM City
HCM City has decided to build a bus rapid route to replace a more costly tramway project.
Russian president sacks 7 interior ministry generals
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has fired seven senior interior ministry generals, the Kremlin said without immediately explaining the reason for the dismissals.
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