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Water shortage looms large, say experts

Vietnam will face a critical shortage of water for economic development in the coming years due to uncontrolled tapping, pollution and constructions of dams, experts said.

Hanoi hospital upgrades approved

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved the spending of almost US$2.09 million to upgrade medical equipment at the Son Tay General Hospital.

Russian journalists march against attacks on media

Hundreds of reporters and bloggers rallied in central Moscow to demand Kremlin answers on a spate of attacks against the media.

PM Dung joins Vietnam-Korea economic talks

PM Nguyen Tan Dung and his delegation attended round-table discussions on the Vietnam- Korea economic cooperation in Seoul on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

Second international workshop on East Sea opens in Vietnam

As many as 66 domestic and international delegates are gathering in HCM City for a two-day international workshop on cooperation on the East Sea.

Oil jumps above $88 in Asia as US stockpiles fall

Oil prices jumped above $88 a barrel in Asia on Thursday, boosted by news that U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles declined last week.

Vietnam, Austria strengthen cooperation

Vietnamese Deputy PM Truong Vinh Trong received an Austrian delegation, led by Member of Vienna Cabinet and Special Representative for External Economic Affairs.

Hanoi performs huge anti-terrorism exercises

Military DUKWs and helicopters together with hundreds of officers performed massive anti-terrorism exercises.

Central Highlands tradition destroying precious forest

Hundreds of households in Dak Lak are illegally knocking down forest to build houses in line with an age-old tradition.

Survey puts climate change atop nation's most pressing concerns

Vietnam is one of only two countries or territories globally where climate change is the people's top concern, according to a survey by HSBC.

Heavy rains slam central province claiming 7 lives

Heavy rains have caused seven deaths, two injuries and left one missing in the central province of Binh Dinh.

Vietnam to compete in Pattaya traditional boat race

Vietnam will send a 14-strong team to the 10th Pattaya Traditional Boat Race Festival - Thai Royal Cups.

Megastar Media finally speaks out about monopoly allegations

Megastar Media Company on Tuesday called a news conference in HCMC where it publicly denied all monopoly allegations by six local cinema operators.

Domestic petrol a headache for distributors

Petrol distributors are seeing many disadvantages that are keeping them from buying Dung Quat's products.

U.S. Embassy hosting free events for International Education Week

International Education Week is in its 11th year of promoting educational exchanges, mutual understanding and respect around the world.

China's consumer prices rise 4.4 percent in October

China's consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than two years, the government said Thursday.

Study launched to boost rice production

A $600 million global scheme to boost rice yields was announced in Hanoi Wednesday.

FAO pledges continuous assistance for Vietnam’s rural development

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization will continue to assist Vietnam in boosting rural development, said FAO Chief Representative in Vietnam.

Boeing halts test flights of delay-plagued 787 Dreamliner

US aerospace giant Boeing halted test flights on its new 787 Dreamliner, dealing a fresh setback to a program already running about three years behind schedule.