Severe winter weather continued its stranglehold on Europe as travelers battled heavy snow, airlines canceled flights and motorists were left stranded.
The second turbine of the Buon Tua Srah hydro-electric plant officially joined the national power grid after five days of trial operation on December 21.
Vietnam seafood exporters are worried a new EU regulation requiring certificate of origin will hurt shipments to the largest market for Vietnamese seafood.
Vietnam is proactive in promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation in national defence by fully taking part in all ASEAN activities as well as those within the Asia-Pacific region on the basis of independence and self-reliance.