Society

Winter is usually the season for hot pot in China. But consumers may need to think twice before they open their mouth this winter.

An icy cold spell, the season's first, has hit northern Vietnam, hospitalising thousands of children and creating fog-related traffic jams.

South Korea's military said it would go ahead with a live-fire drill on a border island, despite the North's threat to strike back with deadlier firepower.

A high-ranking delegation of the Royal Thai Army led by General Prayut Chanocha wrapped up their two-day working visit to Vietnam

The price of gold in Vietnam fluctuated around VND35.9 million a tael as global prices remained under losing pressure.

Vietnam is emerging as one of the top tourism spots for visitors from Thailand, Australia, Japan and Singapore for their next vacations, according to a new survey.

Heavy overnight snowfall disrupted air travel across western Europe, forcing more than 800 flight cancellations.

A two-day seminar designed to promote the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17.

Developing electricity and managing energy to sustain the national economy lacks due attention to controlling electricity use, say energy experts.

Cao Dai's most learned scholars in the U.S. are scrambling to build interest among their children and grandchildren.

North Korea's military threatened Friday to strike back with deadly firepower if South Korea goes ahead with a live-fire drill on a border island.

There has been snowfall on Cha Mountain in Lang Son Province as a cold snap hit parts of the northern region this week.

Vietnam will use South Africa and Tanzania as export gateways to southern and eastern Africa, a Vietnamese trade official said after visiting the two countries.

The floor prices for exports of Tra fish will be enforced by the first quarter of next year, said Deputy Head of the VN Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Veteran CNN talk show host Larry King signed off for the last time after 25 years in the same seat.

Moody’s Investors Service cut Vietnam’s credit rating, citing an increase in financial stress including the risk of a balance of payments crisis.

Ho Chi Minh City’s transportation authorities will test the effectiveness of the georadiation method developed by a Vietnamese scientist in detecting sinkholes on city streets.

Vietnam plans to light up more city streets and use energy-saving public lighting within 15 years.

The government of Denmark approved a fund of 3.900,000 DKK (USD692) for the promotion of art education in primary schools in Vietnam.