Bird flu hits Vinh Phuc province
Vinh Phuc authority has announced a new outbreak of bird flu in Tam Quan commune, Tam Dao district, and the locality is deploying urgent measures to fight this disease.
PM approves National Programme on children protection
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a National Programme on Children Protection for 2011-2015 period.
Football on Phu Quoc for expats
Mango Bay Phu Quoc, an eco-luxe resort will hold its fourth football tournament for the expat community in Vietnam on May 7.
FPT appoints new General Director
The managing board of FPT - Vietnam’s leading IT corporation - Wednesday officially appointed the new general director.
IMF says weaker dollar would help global growth
The International Monetary Fund called for a weaker dollar to help America reduce its deficits with the rest of the world and rebalance the global economy.
Vietnam workers to be safely evacuated from Libya
The government has mapped out measures to ensure the safety and timely evacuation of Vietnamese workers from Libya in emergency cases.
“Human element” blamed for rise in traffic accidents
Most traffic accidents are caused by drivers’ lack of awareness, said Nguyen Van Thuan, head of the Ministry of Transport’s Traffic Safety Department.
Election sub-committee begins preparations
The steering sub-committee on popularisation for the elections of the 13 th National Assembly convened its first session in Hanoi on February. 23.
No Vietnamese killed, injured in New Zealand earthquake
None of more than 200 Vietnamese citizens who are living and studying in New Zealand were reported to be dead or missing in the recent earthquake.
Apple invite hints at March 2 debut of new iPad
Apple on Wednesday sent out emailed invitations to a San Francisco press event hinting at the debut of a new version of its hot-selling iPad tablet computer.
Kadhafi loses control of east Libya, mass exodus
Moamer Kadhafi's regime has lost vast swaths of Libya's east to an insurrection, as the West braced for a mass exodus.
Polluting brick kilns continue to operate despite official ban
More than 900 traditional brick kilns that cause massive air pollution and waste of agricultural land, are still operating despite a ban.
Vietnam to cut power supply amid record hike
Vietnam will have to import over 4.5 billion kWh of electricity from China this year and the domestic power supply will be cut down from March.
Swinburne grants certificates to Vietnamese students
Forty two Vietnamese students have received Master of International Accounting degrees from Swinburne University of Technology.
Tragic railroad accident prompts new bridge projects
Vietnam Railway Corporation is seeking approval to build new bridges to separate rail and motor vehicle traffic.
Company absconds to avoid paying salaries
Directors of the Taiwan-based Magnicon Wool Weaving and Export Company are absconding to avoid payment of staff salaries.
Animal glue traders stick it to sick, gullible
Glues made from the body parts of certain animals are used to treat or cure diseases in Vietnam and neighboring countries.
Mui Ne teenager wins surprise third in KTA
An 18 year old kiteboarder has won third place in the freestyle event at the fourth round of the Kiteboarding Tour Asia championships.
Wife held in burned Vietnam reporter's death: reports
Vietnamese police investigating the death of a reporter who was doused with chemicals and set ablaze as he slept are holding his wife on a murder charge.
Strange, poorly designed houses pop up around the city
Despite certain laws banning the practice, super slim and strange-looking houses continue to be built on many of Hanoi’s streets.
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