Society

Nearly 200 countries gathered under the UN flag and behind tight security for a fresh attempt to craft a treaty to roll back the threat of climate change.

The Muc Dong (buffalo herder) festival, a traditional event dedicated to children who look after water buffaloes, was held in Da Nang.

High tides and floods have led to the collapse of more than 10 houses in Quang Binh Province's Bo Trach District.

The total number of reported AIDS deaths in China has jumped by nearly 20,000 since an official estimate last year, state media said Monday.

Many people have joined in various activities to raise public awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

"Many people in the world today fear America’s strong interest in wars," writes Laura Lam as she shares her opinion on the tension on the Korean peninsula.

Whistleblower website WikiLeaks unleashed a flood of US cables detailing shocking diplomatic episodes.

The first Vietnam supermarket in Cambodia will open in December, creating advantageous condition to sell and advertise Vietnamese goods to people in this neighboring country.

A guitar gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of HCM City-based Phu Nhuan Classic Guitar Club will be held at the Phu Nhuan District Cultural Center.

A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam attended the 21st Congress of the Progressive Party for the Working People of Cyprus, which was held in Nicosia.

Fourth earthquake in around two months struck the northern province of Thanh Hoa Saturday, panicking locals.

A get-together was organised in to celebrate Romania’s 92nd National Day and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Romania diplomatic relations.

Vietnam’s retail industry is expected to grow around 15-16% next year although obstacles to the development of the sector may not be removed pretty soon.

Europe and the IMF finalised Ireland's bailout, warning creditors they will also share the burden of future rescues as Brussels fights market moves on Portugal and Spain.

The eyes of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide are on Vietnam over a dispute of whether Honda’s name was used illegally by a local company to boost sales.

Almost 20,000 Catholic followers gathered in Da Lat city for the inauguration of the pastoral centre.

Vietnam is facing an oversupply in its market for coastline resort properties.

Defence cooperation is an important factor in Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership, a Vietnamese Party official has said.

North Korean artillery was heard Sunday on the frontline South Korean island attacked last week, though no shells landed on the island, South Korea's military said.