July to see four more heat wavesVietnam will see four more hot spells in July alone, though forecasters do expect temperatures to go down a bit.
Khanh Hoa province urged to tap potentialThe south central province of Khanh Hoa should take advantage of its potential for growth, State President Triet said.
IMF raises world growth forecast but risks risingThe global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound, the International Monetary Fund said.
Programme issues 7 million free syringes so far this yearOver 7 million clean syringes have been provided to drug users during the first five months of this year, said officials.
Vietnam, Thailand to have labour exchange mechanismWorkers from Vietnam and Thailand’s three provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan and Ubon Ratchathani are likely to benefit from a joint labour exchange mechanism.
Hanoi scrambles to complete projects for 1,000 year AnniversaryThere are only 94 days remaining until the 1,000 year anniversary, yet the city looks like a massive construction site.
Three new laws introducedThe State President on Wednesday promulgated three new laws, including the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam and the Law on Credit Organizations.
Party leader begins Moscow visitParty General Secretary Nong Duc Manh left Hanoi on July 8, beginning an official visit to Russia at the invitation of President Dmitry Medvedev.
Fast food 'fuelling Asia diabetes boom'Many Vietnamese have diabetes but are unaware of it - and the condition is spreading fast in South East Asia, scientists have warned.
Eurozone growth weak, even before belt tightensEurope began the year with weak economic growth, even before a string of governments launched tough budget cutbacks
Poor mountainous localities get access to InternetA batch of 80 computers and 10 printers has been provided for the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan.
The real deal with eating dogDavid Cornish officially crossed into uncharted cuisine waters when he finally tried dog meat in Vietnam.
Apple bans Vietnamese developer for alleged scamThe company says it removed apps from Thuat Nguyen of Vietnam for violations 'including fraudulent purchase patterns.'
60 year old man sits for university entrance examsNguyen Van Minh, 60 years old, has proven that there is no limitation when it comes to learning.
Eurocham: Vietnam's cuts to red tape ‘historic'The Vietnam Government's initial efforts to simplify 258 administrative procedures were "historical", Eurocham Vietnam chairman said.
Vietnam, EU conclude eighth round of PCA negotiationVietnam and the European Union are expected to sign an agreement on comprehensive partnership and cooperation later this year.
Record hot weather sears northern, central regionsThe severe hot weather that hit northern and central regions over the last few days begins to drop slightly today although temperatures remain high.
White elephant worries for South Africa's World Cup stadiumsThe stadium in Polokwane stands idle after its last World Cup match nearly two weeks ago. Now this and other cities wonder: What's next?
Belgium donates over 13 million EUR to Ninh ThuanThe Belgian government has granted more than 13 million EUR to help Ninh Thuan province build a drainage system and a waste treatment plant.
Foreign ship rescues six Vietnamese crewmenThe Marhall Islands’ Hubsterllar ship has rescued six crewmen abroad a fishing boat which met with an accident off the coast of Da Nang city.