Society

Vietnam and Australia have set up an agency to combat transnational crimes like terrorism, drugs and weapons trafficking, and economic crimes.

Texting while driving a motorcycle in heavy traffic in Vietnam has got public health officials worried.

Russia's PM Vladimir Putin ordered security forces to snare the masterminds of the metro bombings that killed 39, saying they should be "scraped out" from the bottom of sewers.

Vietnam has already wrapped up preparations for the hosting of the 16th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations slated for Hanoi from April 6-9.

Many street vendors that sell rare and unique antique items have been appearing on the streets of Can Tho City.

A photo exhibition entitled “Asian Moments” by a Vietnamese photographer will run at La Haye University in the Netherlands.

The allocation of toll stations in HCM City has been labeled by many as unreasonable and has become a public concern.

Vietnam needs to learn from the Netherlands’ experience so it can help the Mekong Delta region cope more effectively with climate change.

The France Development Agency will provide a 100 million EUR loan to back Vietnam's public investment reform program.

Vietnam recently requested China to unconditionally release without delay 12 Vietnamese fishermen, and their ship, who were arrested by China.

Vietnam’s economic growth quickened to 5.83% in the first quarter, suggesting Asia may start to lead a revival in global expansion.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned ministries to prepare 12 bills, reports, statements and draft resolutions which will be presented to the National Assembly Standing Committee

Moscow held a day of mourning for the 38 victims of twin suicide bombings on packed metro trains, as Russian leaders pledged to hunt down and wipe out those behind the attacks.

Walking through many places to call for people to plant trees, protect the environment and present gifts to orphans is his chosen path in life.

The hotel is making splashes in Hanoi and may very well be a game changer for the 4-star hotel market.

In part 9 of a series on Ho Chi Minh, Laura Lam reveals his steadfast demands and persistant pursuit of independence for his people.

The 18th meeting of record holders saw the biggest calendar and the thickest encyclopedia about women, among others.

A group of women have been scamming tourists with their cunning tricks while pretending to be street vendors.

The global economic crisis should serve as a "wake-up call" for Asia to commit to reforms, an executive at the Asian Development Bank says.