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Russia is ready to restore military cooperation with NATO almost two years after relations were frozen during the Georgian war, Russia\'s top general was quoted as saying.

The Economist Intelligence Unit has lifted its forecast of Vietnam’s GDP growth rate in 2010 to 6.4 percent.

The US called on ASEAN countries and China to reach agreement on a full code of conduct in the East Sea.

A repatriation ceremony for remains of US servicemen who died during the war in Vietnam was held at the Noi Bai International Airport on July 23.

Throughout five days of sitting, the participants focused on discussing how to speed up the process of building the ASEAN Community.

Census shows that Vietnam’s development and expansive labour market have impacted the population’s migration movements.

President Barack Obama will invite Southeast Asian leaders to a summit in Washington later this year, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

Indonesian FM Marty Natalegawa has spoken highly of Vietnam ’s role as ASEAN Chair and said that Indonesia should learn from its chairmanship experience.

Located in the centre of Nha Trang City, Nui Church is known for its intricate architecture and serene surroundings.

ASEAN should prioritise finding effective ways to realise energy security and deal with climate change challenges, PM Nguyen Tan Dung said.

The Vietnamese Government is cracking down on counterfeited, pirated, and illegal copy software disks across the country.

Not Consumer Reports. Over the past year the 74-year-old magazine has carved up Apple and made Toyota roll over.

Three Philippine fishermen survived on a diet of seaweed and raw fish while adrift at sea for six days after a typhoon damaged their boat.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that the US will provide US$14 million this year to help four Lower Mekong countries.

Venezuela broke off diplomatic ties with Colombia in a worsening row over accusations from Bogota that it is providing a safe haven to hundreds of guerrillas.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is on a Vietnam visit to attend ASEAN meetings, in Hanoi on July 22.

Federal checks could begin flowing again as early as next week to millions of jobless people who lost up to seven weeks of unemployment benefits in a congressional standoff.

Various activities to support Agent Orange victims are being held nationwide in response to the day for Vietnamese AO victims, Orange Day, which falls on August 10.

ASEAN will make a greater effort to promote cooperation with its partnersy, said ASEAN foreign ministers in Hanoi.