Vietnam, Azerbaijan offer visa exemptions
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have signed a protocol on cooperation between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs and an agreement on visa exemptions for ordinary and official passport holders.
Vietnam's nuclear safety council to be set up
Vietnam's national nuclear safety council will be set up following a recent decision made by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Thai PM under pressure to end turmoil
Thailand's beleaguered premier faced mounting pressure to end almost one month of mass protests as doubts grew about whether he has the full support of the military.
State President leaves for Middle East tour
State President Nguyen Minh Triet left Hanoi on April 10 for an official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
Conference on Vietnam-Russia ties held in Russia
The Russian Centre for ASEAN and Vietnamese Studies and the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association jointly held a conference on Vietnamese studies and Russia-Vietnam relations.
16th ASEAN Summit wraps up in Hanoi
The 16th ASEAN Summit was wrapped up in Hanoi with adoption of two ASEAN Statements.
HCMC delegates: Death row inmates should receive lethal injection
HCM City’s National Assembly deputies have suggested that at the time of execution, death row inmates should be given a lethal injection.
Japan funds mine clearance project in Quang Tri
The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam has agreed to provide 1.5 million USD in financial aid to a mine clearance project in the central province of Quang Tri.V
Vehicle sales on the up and up in March
Vehicles being assembled in Vietnam saw a strong surge in March sales doubling February's figures.
Russia, US hailed for nuclear treaty
Russia and the United States won international praise on Thursday for signing a landmark nuclear arms reduction treaty.
Thailand wants to attract more Vietnamese to Phuket
The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes the establishment of Phuket as a regional air hub will help the country attract more than 400,000 visitors from Vietnam this year.
Pedestrians to be fined for traffic violations
Effective May 20 this year, pedestrians who violate traffic laws in Vietnam, will face fines of up to 120,000 VND.
Glocoms debarred for fraud in WB-funded project in Vietnam
The World Bank has announced the debarment of Glocoms, Inc., a U.S.-based management consulting firm, and its CEO for having engaged in fraud in relation to a World Bank-financed project in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City promotes tourism
To salute the HCM City’s tourism sector, brand names, and tourist destinations, 80 tourism companies will take part in a street parade featuring 1,000 people.
ATM dangers revealed in Hanoi
The Hanoi Electric Company announced that 152 out of 1,128 ATMs in Hanoi were found to be unsafe.
PM Dung speaks at opening of 16th ASEAN Summit
The year 2010 is of great significance to ASEAN as it offers intertwining opportunities and challenges, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung.
Hanoi needs to invest $60 billion in the next 5 years
The investment budget needed for the development of Hanoi from 2010 to 2015 is estimated to be at USD60 billion.
US grants to supply prosthetics to patients in Vietnam
A professor in the US has received nearly $90,000 in grants to supply his specially designed prosthetics to patients in Vietnam and Haiti.
Sapa Culture Week promises surprises
A week-long cultural festival will be held in Sapa, one of Vietnam’s top holiday and relaxation destinations, from April 30 to May 4.
16th ASEAN Summit opens in Hanoi, Vietnam
The 16th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the first summit in Vietnam’s Chairmanship Year in 2010, opened in Hanoi today.
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