More A/H1N1 infections reported
96 people have contracted A/H1N1 influenza since early this year, including one fatal case, said a health official.
ASEAN urges Thailand, Cambodia to return to negotiations
ASEAN has urged Thailand and Cambodia to return to negotiations following cross-border fire exchanges that claimed casualties.
Pakistan cabinet resigns
Pakistan's ministers on Wednesday submitted their resignations to the prime minister as part of plans to appoint a smaller cabinet.
Indian planters to emulate Vietnam's model of pepper cultivation
The Karnataka Planters' Association is planning to adopt the Vietnamese method — exclusive monocrop — of pepper cultivation.
Vietnam raises poverty line
The Vietnamese prime minister has approved a higher poverty threshold for the period between 2011 and 2015.
Politburo names new CPVCC commissions’ heads
The Politburo has decided on the new positions to two Politburo members.
Deposit interest rates to decline
Deposit interest rates in both Vietnamese and foreign currencies are expected to be cut this month, according to the Vietnam Association of Finance Investors.
Vietnam: a Golden Age for air travel...
Vietnam will soon be one of the world’s fastest-growing air travel destinations.
Inter-Korean talks end without agreement: Yonhap
Military officers from North and South Korea Wednesday ended two days of talks without reaching agreement, Yonhap news agency reported.
Ancient town adorned by spring colours
In Hoi An, spring is announcing itself, in all its living pomp and majesty.
Paris exhibit honors AP Vietnam War photographer
Many images from the Vietnam War feature in a new museum exhibit in Paris focusing on Associated Press photographer Henri Huet.
China raises interest rates to tame inflation
China's central bank on Tuesday raised interest rates for the 3rd time in four months, as authorities ramp up efforts to tame inflation.
Major railroad accident spurs Government probe
The Ministry of Transport will cooperate with police to further investigate a railroad accident that killed 2 and injured 26.
Vietnam climbs in world football ranking
Vietnam climbed two steps in world ranking in February, said the world football authority, FIFA.
Buddhism helps Hanoi youth relieve stress
Young Hanoians have begun to explore ways to ease the stress in modern life, including attending Buddhism classes.
Flower industry hopes to expand markets in Asia
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will further develop the flower industry's market share in Asia as part of its expansion plan for 2011.
Foreign entrepreneur farmers in Vietnam
There are people from foreign lands in the central highland province of Lam Dong who are seriously involved in farming as a profession.
Vietnam boy becomes youngest Asian to reach South Pole
A nine-year-old boy in Hanoi has become the youngest person in Asia to set foot on the South Pole.
Big festival at a big pagoda
Bai Dinh pagoda, known for holding the most nation-wide records in Vietnam, began its festival on February 8.
Cavs lose 25th straight, another NBA futility mark
Over one season or two, no team in NBA history has lost as many games in a row as these Cleveland Cavaliers.
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