Society

Part 4 of the series tells of how the Vietnamese began "slowly bleeding the dying elephant" for a decisive victory at Dien Bien Phu.

In early May, many people from across the country visited Dien Bien Phu to look at the historic items left over from the Dien Bien Phu victory.

A Vietnamese diplomat has urged the UN to improve its efficiency and effectiveness so that it can truly serve as a protector of international peace and security.

"Responsible Travel" - the new approach in tourism that can improve businesses income and create more jobs, has been recently introduced.

A lawyer has asked to represent Nguyen Hao Anh, who was horrifically tortured by his boss, when his case goes to trial.

A lack of genetic consultation services has resulted in the birth of many infants with deformaties and life-long suffering, said an expert.

We must find the truth in the struggle for the legitimate interests of Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange, said the General Secretary of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society.

Australia's Assistant Treasurer has described the first gathering of East Asian Finance Ministers chaired by Vietnam Finance Minister as a success.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will carry out large-scale environmental investigations in industrial parks nationwide.

The nine crew members of the hijacked Miri-registered tugboat Atlantic 3 were found in the high seas, about two days journey from the shores of Vietnam.

In part three of her series, Laura Lam shares how the Viet Minh delivered a devastating blow as the battle at Dien Bien Phu began.

China’s ban on fishing in waters in the East Sea, including the areas under Vietnam’s sovereignty, is totally worthless, said a Vietnamese spokesperson.

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.