Society

An Icelandic volcano has sent up a new plume of ash and is set to emit another cloud of debris after surging back to life.

A survey revealed that 77% of Vietnamese people who had seen anti-smoking material oppose being exposed to second-hand smoke in public places.

In part two of a series on Dien Bien Phu's historical battle, Laura Lam details both sides preparations.

A woman has managed to remove herself and her family from the village's list of impoverished households, leaving people looking on in awe.

The Electricity of Vietnam Group has said that electricity lackage would continue this month, causing power cuts across the country.

A Russian MP has asked an eccentric regional leader to explain his behaviour after claiming on state television that he was visited at home by aliens in a UFO.

A national conference was held in Hanoi on May 5 to review operations of press agencies over the past three years and deploy their major tasks in 2010.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day this year will be greeted with a call for action against the negative impacts of urbanisation.

Authorities in the northern port city of Haiphong have discovered nearly two tons of elephant tusks illegally imported from Kenya.

Police have added additional charges to the couple responsible for the brutal torture and beating of a 14 year-old boy.

In the first of a five part series on Dien Bien Phu, Laura Lam explores the beginnings of big changes in Viet Nam.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died, an official statement has confirmed.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has requested ministries, agencies and localities to continue with drastic measures to ensure the macroeconomic stability.

The third section of Thu Thiem tunnel has been brought to the site for installation.

Holiday makers had to make a lot of exertion to reach tourist spots or return home and again had to face miserableness to come back to the cities.

In some countries swimming is an extra-curricular activity for children, but in Vietnam it can be key to survival.

The largest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia was covered with rubbish left behind by visitors after a long holiday weekend.

Nha Trang is home to a number of fascinating cultural sites, proving that the city is more than a ‘beach destination’

The HCM City Transport Department has urged local authorities to limit the number of businesses on the city's 115 most crowded streets to curb traffic congestion.