Training jetfighter crashes, but no casualties
A MIC 21 jetfighter crashed on May 29 morning in the central province of Binh Dinh during a training mission, but two pilots parachuted safely.
Vietnam wants to boost public-private cooperation in health sector
To boost public-private cooperation in health sector, a conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Son La province completes 13 border markers
Vietnam’s northern province of Son La and Laos’ Luang Prabang province have completed the plan of planting 13 more border markers.
Concern over growing number of aircraft near-collisions
The growing number of aircraft near-misses in US skies is making civilian aviation authorities increasingly concerned.
Vietnam to host ADB annual meeting for first time
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will hold its 44th annual meeting in Vietnam for the first time, in Hanoi from May 3-6, 2011.
Photo exhibition in Italy highlights peaceful Vietnamese life
An exhibition is being held in Rome, Italy, featuring photos taken by the famous Italian photographer, Maurizio Cofini.
Corruption gives education bad image
Corruption in education and training, including the purchasing of higher marks, had given the sector a bad image, an official said.
Phim is Vietnam’s top search
Its quite unusual for a term named “movies” ranking top on the Google search.
Thousands flee Ecuador, Guatemala volcanos
Thousands of people were evacuated and airports were closed as two volcanos erupted in Guatemala and Ecuador, leaving two dead.
Facebook obliterates rivals in Google list of top sites
The social network monster has the most unique visitors, but its page view numbers are what really dwarf every other site.
President Triet receives Saudi business delegation
State President Nguyen Minh Triet received a business delegation from the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Mekong Delta nations meet to discuss tourism
A seminar was held in Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang to discuss how to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta region.
Using technology to reduce poverty
The iBoP project promotes scientific and technological initiatives for poverty reduction.
Indian train toll rises to 80: police
At least 80 people were killed when rebels derailed a train packed with sleeping passengers in eastern India Friday.
Soldiers who fell in Cambodia laid to rest
A ceremony was held to receive the remains of 149 Vietnamese soldiers who lost their lives while serving in Cambodia.
International arrivals surge sharply in May
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Vietnam this May increased by 50.3 percent year on year to 440,000.
Major earthquake, aftershocks hit South Pacific
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu Friday, seismologists said, sparking a tsunami warning which was later cancelled.
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast to hit northern areas
An area of low pressure has formed over the north and northeast of the East Sea, reported the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnamese man charged in U.S pot-growing case
A Vietnamese man has been charged in federal court with conspiracy to manufacture and possess marijuana with intent to manufacture 1,000 or more marijuana plants.
Bell cast to herald Hanoi’s millennial anniversary
Work on the casting of a bell in celebration of the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi began at Quang An pagoda in Hanoi.
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