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Vietnam’s defence ministry and people’s army support its air and air defence force in all bilateral and multilateral military co-operation within the ASEAN framework.

Hai Phong Cement took the V-League’s second place after beating former champions Becamex Binh Duong 2-1 at Lach Tray Stadium yesterday, August 22.

A disaster official says seven people have been reported missing and feared dead in a landslide that happened during sunny weather in northern Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has proposed the Finance Ministry exempt import taxes for Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.

India's vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra signed a preliminary agreement to take over bankrupt South Korean carmaker Ssangyong Motor.

The General Department of Aquaculture will work with the General Department of Customs to enforce a ban on the import of the red-eared slider.

The Prime Minister has approved a VND3trillion project to train and develop human resources for the atomic energy field from now until 2020.

Arjun Atwal became the first Indian-born player to win on the USPGA Tour by shooting a final round three-under par 67 to capture the Wyndham Championship.

In the searing hot summer, manual labourers struggle to find a cold drink but one woman has come to their rescue.

The number of children treated in Hanoi clinics for respiratory diseases surged last week due to the change in weather from summer to autumn.

Thousands of artists, veterans and people will join the art show titled “Thang Long – Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh Age” on October 3.

125 winners of “Hoa Trang Nguyen” prize become special guests of State President Nguyen Minh Triet in Hanoi on August 22.

Nha Trang beach is sure to bring tourists an exceptional experience, especially if they catch one of its colourful sunrises.

Hanoi will invest US$3 million into city models based on its twenty-year master zoning plan.

China has ordered thousands of companies to close high-polluting plants as its leadership vies to retool economic growth.

The country is unlikely to meet the target of sending 85,000 guest workers abroad this year.

The Japanese Government has decided to spend around US $1.16 billion on nine infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia, including five projects in Vietnam.

Luu Thi Diem Huong from Ho Chi Minh City was crowned Miss Vietnam World 2010 at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang City.

A depression formed in the northern part of the East Sea strengthened into a low pressure system and is likely to become a tropical storm in the coming days.