Society

Vietnam, Russia want to share tertiary education strengths

Vietnam plans to organise in December 2010 a conference of rectors of leading universities from Vietnam and Russia to share the two countries’ tertiary education strengths and advantages.

MoneyGram International expands agent network in Vietnam

MoneyGram International announced a significant expansion of its money transfer services in Vietnam as Sacombank joins the company's agent network.

Chilean economy well placed to rebuild

While the human tragedy of the earthquake in Chile will be long-lasting, the impact on the country's economy is expected to be "limited and short-lived".

Collapsing vehicles cause traffic jam in Kim Lien tunnel

A series of motorbikes suddenly crashed to the ground causing traffic congestion in Kim Lien Tunnel in Hanoi.

Tourist boat catches fire in Ha Long Bay

The burning of the boat was reportedly caused by a candle being lit in the boat’s cabin.

Over VND30 trillion needed for transport infrastructure

Over VND30 trillion ($1.6 billion) in transport infrastructure investment is an urgent solution to improving congestion through 2015.

Authorities discover poppy field

Nghe An Province border guards discovered an opium poppy acreage of 400 square metres during a recent patrol.

More officials busted for playing cards

Police in Vinh Phuc Province discovered government officials playing cards.

A Tran Dynasty tradition

Thousands of people flocked to a Tran Dynasty temple to attend a royal ceremony in Nam Dinh City from the late night of Feb 27.

Bachelet appeals for aid as aftershocks continue

Rescue workers in Chile braved aftershocks as strong as 6.9 on the Richter scale to search for survivors.

Violent winter storm whips eastern Europe, killing over 50

The winter storm "Xynthia" has left over 50 deaths and massive devastation in eastern Europe.

Man sleepwalks to his death

A young man was found dead on the side of road 1A by a local in Hai Lang (Quang Tri) at around 11.30pm on February 25.

PM launches construction of alumina plant in Dak Nong

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Feb. 28 ordered the construction of the Nhan Co alumina plant in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong.

Vietnam Airlines prepares to enter Skyteam

Vietnam Airlines integration into Skyteam – dominated by Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Korean Air - will reinforce the alliance’s position in southeast Asia.

Saigon Jewelry manager arrested

Hoang Thi Thu Ha, manager of the Northern Branch of Saigon Jewelry Holding Co. (SJC), has been arrested on accusation of abusing power.

Chile reels from 8.8 earthquake

The massive quake tears down buildings and bridges and rips open highways in Santiago and Concepcion. The death toll of 300 is expected to rise.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago for 90 seconds and sending tsunami warnings from Chile to Ecuador.