A life full of books
For decades, Phan Trac Canh’s building at No. 5 Bat Dan Street has been a familiar destination for book lovers in the capital city.
Fergie eyes Euro glory as Man Utd face Rangers
The bitter memory of last year's Champions League is driving Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United launch their latest quest for European silverware against Rangers.
Designs proposed for new performing arts complex
Two possible designs for the planned Thang Long performing arts centre have been submitted to the city's People's Committee for review.
Guitar soloist Pierre Laniau to perform at L’Espace
Well-known guitarist Pierre Laniau will be performing for two nights in Hanoi during late September.
EU tips faster euro economy growth of 1.7% for 2010
Europe's economy will grow by a substantially faster than expected 1.7 percent across the core eurozone this year, according to new European Union forecasts.
Delta urged to expand quality standards programme for rice
The Cuu Long Delta should expand the application of Good Agricultural Practices in rice production to promote quality and safety.
Program to help addicts somewhat successful in HCMC
A five-year pilot program in Ho Chi Minh City to manage and provide vocational training and jobs to the post-detoxified has proved successful.
Foreign retailers await key to unlock market
A better guideline for foreign investors to unlock the local retail market was talked up with a new retail sales decree’s arrival.
Mexico nabs drug kingpin Sergio Villarreal
Authorities have arrested one of Mexico's most wanted men, alleged drug trafficker Sergio Villarreal, who is said to work for the Beltran Leyva cartel.
Biggest group of blood-sucking bugs found in Hanoi
A group of more than 200 blood-sucking bugs have been found in Hanoi, all strong and some had laid eggs, experts said Saturday.
Kids grow up in ‘nomad villages’
They are the children of builders who live in the dust of construction sites in temporary tents.
Internet gaming still a widespread problem despite regulations
Online gaming in Hanoi has continued to operate past regulated hours and near schools despite tightened rules.
Massive amount of fish found dead along Cua Lo Beach
Masses of sardines were found dead, floating on the surface at Cua Lo Beach, Nghe An Province.
Ninh Thuan attracts FDI in ethanol production
The central province of Ninh Thuan has become the third locality in Vietnam that received foreign directed investment in producing bio-ethanol.
The Annamite prisoner is free
Nguyen Ai Quoc’s appeal was finally presented to the Privy Council in London in December 1931, while he continued his long wait in Hong Kong’s Central prison.
Vietnam seeded first in AFF Cup
Vietnam will be the top seed at the ASEAN Football Championship, or AFF-Suzuki Cup, which it is to co-host with Indonesia from December 1-29.
Taiwan turns plastic junk to 'green' gold
The mountains of used plastic bottles at a recycling station in Taipei will be turned into wigs and clothes that people will wear.
100 bronze drums cast to celebrate millennium
A ceremony was held on September 11 to kick off the casting of 100 bronze drums as gifts to Hanoi for its millennium celebrations.
Official rejects VN’s violations of WTO price policy
The Finance Ministry’s Circular 122/2010/TT-BTC does not break any of Vietnam's price commitments to the World Trade Organisation, said an official.
Vietnam, Guangxi sign 54 cooperation projects
54 trade, investment and credit cooperation projects worth US$1.9 billion were signed during an economic-trade forum between Vietnam and China’s Guangxi province.
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