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Enterprises or individuals who violate health insurance regulations could face fines up to VND40 million (U$2,000), said an official.

The Obama appointee managing BP's oil spill disaster fund said there's "not enough money in the world" to pay all claims.

The lives of many disabled people from Ninh Binh Province will be bettered thanks to a donation programme directed by the Latter Day Saint Charities.

Thailand and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening MICE trade co-operation between the two countries.

A spy scandal in the United States took dramatic turn as a Canadian wanted over the alleged espionage jumped bail and vanished in Cyprus.

President of Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) Paula Shugart has asked Khanh Hoa province to host the 2011 Miss Universe pageant.

Vietnam and Japan singed exchange notes on a US$22 million programme to enhance Vietnam’s counter measures for natural disasters.

Anna Chapman has been called the femme fatale of a spy case with Cold War-style intrigue — a striking redhead and self-styled entrepreneur.

Vietnam has, "Equally and effectively," cooperated with the U.S., said U.S. Ambassador Michael Michalak.

Deteriorating suspension bridges are putting locals living in a mountainous district of Quang Nam Province at risk.

Five tiger conservation areas will be established in Central Highland provinces under a new national programme.

The Props, a band making a name for itself in Vietnam, are releasing their demo album this coming Saturday.

Hydro-power projects on the Mekong river were of major concerns at a two-day workshop in Ho Chi Minh City.

Couple Giang and Thom, perpetrators of the vicious torture of a young boy, have both been sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Chinese mainland and Taiwan signed the long-awaited Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) in Chongqing on June 29.

Wartime artifacts have been discovered in the remote area of Son Dao Mountain, Thua Thien - Hue Province.

An eight-year campaign to promote child safety had not reduced the number who died or were crippled through injury, said an official.

The V-League will resume on June 30 after a one-month break for the World Cup.

Cambodia held a repatriation ceremony for 83 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who died on battlefields in Cambodia during the wartime.