Publicity plans for Vietnam’s AIPA Presidency
A meeting was held in Hanoi on December 29 to co-ordinate publicity activities in 2010 as Vietnam undertakes the presidency of the 31st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-31).
Condemnation as China executes Briton for drug smuggling
The British government condemned China's execution of a British national on drug smuggling charges.
Remembering the tsunami: 'We'll never really forget'
Crowds attended prayers and other ceremonies across Asia to mark the anniversary of the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami five years ago.
Obama team more closely linking al Qaeda to terror attempt
Senior Obama administration officials say they are starting to see an al Qaeda connection to the attempted terror attack on a U.S.-bound airliner.
Vietnam’s Petrolimex to buy 2m tonnes of diesel
Petrolimex has sealed 2010 term deals to buy up to 2 million tonnes of diesel from more than four sellers, more than double last year’s volumes.
Overseas Vietnamese come home for Tet
The number of overseas Vietnamese returning home for Tet in mid February is expected to be in excess of 500,000.
Baby "Abandon" to be adopted by his rescuer
The child rescued from a toilet and nicknamed “Abandon” will be discharged on December 30 and adopted by his rescuer.
Flower festival marks 1,000 years of Thang Long-Hanoi
A flower festival to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake from Dec 30, 2009 to Jan 3, 2010.
Vietnam affirms sovereignty over its island groups
Vietnam has more than once reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelago.
Commercial hub traffic congestion raises national concern
Traffic jams are hindering the economic development of Ho Chi Minh City, the country's largest commercial hub.
Munich Re: '09 catastrophe costs dropped 75 pct
The total costs associated with natural catastrophes in 2009 will be about $50 billion, according to estimates from Munich Re.
Peter Holt selected for humanitarian mission to Vietnam
San Antonio Spurs owner Peter M. Holt will travel to Vietnam next month as part of a humanitarian delegation, wrote the local San Antonio Business Journal.
Tehran, Hanoi to boost trade ties
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran director stated that 7 MOUs and accords were signed between Iran and Vietnam during the Iranian commerce minister’s visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam sells $73M government bonds; yield 4% a year
The State Treasury of Vietnam sold $73 million out of $200 million of dollar-denominated government bonds it offered at an auction Tuesday.
Site clearance deadlines being pushed forward
The construction of Nhat Tan Bridge and two roads connecting it to Noi Bai airport and Passenger Terminal 2 are in trouble with site clearance.
Vietnam acknowledged an active UNSC member
Working as a non-permanent member for two years, Vietnam has made considerable contributions to the performance of the UN Security Council.
China and Vietnam plan tourism cooperation zone
The zone on the border of the two countries aims to attract more tourists from China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Vietnam asks companies to sell U.S. dollars to banks
Vietnam’s government has asked 7 state-owned companies to “immediately sell” U.S. dollars to ease a dollar shortage and meet currency demands.
Vietnam to invest $6billion in Cambodia
Vietnam is trying to raise its direct investment capital in the neighbour to US $6 billion soon.
Hundreds flee when shopping centre bursts into flame
People were storming out of Thuan Kieu Plaza in HCM City Sunday when they saw massive fire and smoke coming out of the ground floor.
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