Yen’s up, dong’s down – can Vietnam boost exports to Japan?
The yen’s gradual appreciation has given exporters an edge, but adds to the nation’s debt repayment burden.
Two more Vietnamese brokers arrested: City police
Ho Chi Minh City Police Department of Criminal Investigation on Social Order busted an illegal marriage broker ring at the road No.18.
Vietnam’s naval ships anchor off Cambodian shore
Two Vietnamese naval ships dropped anchor at the Sihanouk port city in Preah Sihanouk province on September 3, beginning a four-day visit to Cambodia.
Ports, wharves to be made safer, cleaner
Managers of domestic ports and wharves in Ho Chi Minh City have committed to ensure safety, order and environmental hygiene.
National Ceramic Festival opens in Binh Duong
The 2010 National Ceramic Festival was held in Thu Dau Mot town in southern Binh Duong province on September 4.
Obama-ASEAN summit on September 24 in New York
US President Barack Obama will meet Southeast Asian leaders on September 24 in New York and seek broader cooperation on issues, the White House said Friday.
Wozniacki and Sharapova set for US Open showdown
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark will play former champion Maria Sharapova of Russia in the fourth round of the US Open.
The master of puppets
A folk artist has devoted his whole life to the art of puppetry, a pride of Vietnam.
Work on Asia’s largest instant coffee factory starts
The Indian-based Coffee Co.Ltd started the construction of the Asia’s largest instant coffee processing factory in the Central Highlands.
Party, State leaders join school year opening ceremony
Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh on September 4 attended the new school year opening ceremony at Chu Van An High School in Hanoi.
Retail sales up 26% in first eight months
Retail sales reached an estimated VND1 trillion (US$51.3 million) during the first eight months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Police arrest four senior Vinashin leaders
Four officials have been charged and arrested for deliberately acting against State regulations on economic management.
Mozambique opens door for Vietnamese enterprises
Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung Friday held talks with Mozambique visiting PM Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali.
Promoting dialogue among countries to stabilise global economy
The Vietnam National Assembly and ASEAN member countries highly value the significance of the meeting of parliamentary speakers from the G20 countries.
Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New Zealand
Initial estimates put the damage at up to USD 1.44 billion as buildings collapsed, gas, water and sewage lines were ruptured.
Ratings firms get tough on banks
Three international credit rating agencies have all released ratings of Vietnamese banks in the past few days
More children with disabilities get opportunity to go to school
Conditions have been created in Ho Chi Minh City for more and more children with disabilities to go to school.
Top weightlifter to compete at world championship in Turkey
Vietnam’s top weightlifter Hoang Anh Tuan will be taking part in the world championship in Turkey from September 15-27.
State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand
A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck before dawn on Saturday.
Construction complete but mess left behind
Temporary shelters built in the middle of roads in HCM City have been left behind although they are no longer being used.
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