Drought causes power outages to continue
Power shortages will continue through June due to unfavorable weather conditions, which severely depleted the water supply of the country’s reservoirs.
Suspect in Houston robberies extradited from Vietnam
A bank robbery suspect who jumped bail and fled after his arrest in 2008 has been captured in Vietnam.
Apple's forgotten founder still wandering in the desert
Wayne had a 10 percent ownership stake in Apple, a position that would be worth about $22 billion today if he had held onto it. But he didn't.
France, Vietnam discuss nuclear safety
A Vietnamese delegation is visiting the French agency for nuclear safety for more information about conventions and treaties in the field.
Gunman kills 12 in rampage through British tourist hotspot
A gunman killed at least 12 people in a deadly rampage through a popular tourist region in northwest England Wednesday.
PM praises youth union’s contributions to nation
PM Nguyen Tan Dung commended the HCM Communist Youth Union for its important contributions to the nation’s socio-economic achievements.
Free five-in-one vaccine for infants
A free combined five-in-one vaccine programme for under one year-old children nation-wide started yesterday, said a health official.
S.Africans learn tongue twister national anthem
The South African national anthem includes verses in five of the country's 11 official languages.
Harvard welcoming Vietnamese students to Singapore
Vietnamese students will have a chance to share their perspectives on regional issues at a conference in association with Harvard University.
Cold front to shower northern Vietnam
A northerly cold front moving towards Vietnam should bring medium to heavy rainfall to the northern part of the country.
Vietnam embassy lauds Danish foster families
Over 60 Danish families along with their Vietnamese adopted children gathered at a meeting hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark.
Cancer deaths could double by 2030: study
Cancer could claim 13.3 million lives a year by 2030, the World Health Organisation's cancer research agency said Tuesday.
Youth see better living standard
Vietnamese youth enjoy a much better standard of living than they did just five years ago, according to a new survey.
Charity concert for International Children's Day
On the occasion of International Children's Day, Hanoi Medical University organised a charity musical performance to help children with harelip.
President greets visiting US writers, researchers
President Nguyen Minh Triet received a delegation of US writers, poets and researchers of the Vietnamese culture, in Hanoi.
Pen pals reunited 45 years after being separated by war
45 years after their last letter, pen pals Linda Brondollar (U.S.) and Lang Nguyen (Vietnam) are reunited.
WEF 2010 highlights rising role of Asia
The World Economic Forum on East Asia 2010, slated for June 6-7 in Ho Chi Minh City, will highlight the rising role of Asia.
A taste of the old days
With a close proximity to the natural heritage site Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Chay Lap is firmly on the tourist map.
Japan PM resigns after US base row
Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama tearfully resigned, his brief reign derailed by a row over an unpopular US airbase.
US$10 million to support disaster victims
More than US$10 million have been raised so far this year to help the victims of storms and floods in the Central and Highland regions.
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