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BP's efforts to place a new containment cap over the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil well could effectively stop the disastrous spill as early as Monday, a US official said.

A conference to promote investment in Vietnam’s marine-based economy in 2010 was held in Hai Phong with the participation of investors from many countries.

Russia considers developing strategic partnership with Vietnam as a priority in its foreign policy towards Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Football fever has taken a toll on gamblers in Vietnam, leading to a string of problems.

The breakdown of a 500kv cable system, caused power blackouts in all central provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai and two Central Highlands provinces.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung promised that he will pave the way for relevant agencies to fight off corruption in the country.

Iran has announced that a woman will not be stoned to death after being convicted of adultery following an international outcry.

A heat wave settled over north and central Vietnam since March was affecting agriculture, power generation and health, officials said Friday.

Police in Khanh Hoa Province apprehended three men who are now in custody as suspects in the killing of 7 endangered langurs.

President Triet promulgated the Adoption Law; the Food Safety Law; the Enforcement of Criminal Verdicts Law and the Commercial Arbitration Law.

The United States and Russia sealed the most sensational spy swap since the height of the Cold War.

More than 150 Vietnamese and American delegates are gathering in Hanoi on July 8-9 to review bilateral ties after the two countries established diplomatic ties 15 years ago.

The fight against corruption must be stepped up, with closer cooperation between ministries and relevant agencies, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung.

Expectations grew on Thursday that Russia and the United States are on the verge of agreeing a dramatic spy swap.

People in the central province of Ninh Thuan should support the construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant for its future development, said President Triet.

In the 14th installment of a series on Ho Chi Minh, Laura Lam explores how he developed his version of communism.

The government of Japan has pledged nearly US$180,000 in non-refundable aid to help build two primary schools in Nam Dinh and Ha Tinh provinces.

Vietnamese police arrested 99 foreign people suspected of involvement in a scheme leading to millions of dollars in losses.

U.S. leaders deliberately “leaked” word to North Vietnam in a failed attempt to intimidate Hanoi into retreat, declassified documents reveal.