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National Geographic Society asked to correct mistake

The world map published by the US National Geographic Society is wrong with a note of ‘Paracel Is. China ’ in the Hoang Sa archipelago area of Vietnam, Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson said

Tens of thousands gather for Thailand opposition rally

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters have gathered in Thailand's capital Bangkok to press the government to step down and hold new elections.

Vietnam's corruption fight to focus on seven areas in 2010

Provinces and cities in Vietnam should take drastic measures to further the fight against corruption, focusing on seven major fields in 2010.

Singapore, Vietnam to step up economic cooperation

Singapore and Vietnam have pledged to step up the pace of economic cooperation and strengthen strong bilateral ties.

Government to answer concerns from public

The Minister of Construction will address labour safety in construction and apartment building management.

Hanoi plans to build six new flyovers

Hanoi's People's Committee has approved in principle a plan to build six flyovers with total investment of VND33 trillion from 2010 to 2015

Vietnam hosts meeting of ASEAN defence chiefs

The 7th ASEAN Chief of Defence Forces Informal Meeting (ACDFIM-7) will be held in Hanoi on March 24-27

Runaway Prius case presents nagging questions

Investigators are confronted with a series of questions as they try to unravel the case of a Californian who said his Toyota Prius turned into a runaway death trap after the gas pedal became stuck.

First national movie day to offer free screenings, activities

The first Vietnam Movie Day featuring free screenings, seminars and discussions between artists, film producers and moviegoers, will be held nationwide on March 15.

Shanghai World Expo tickets available for purchase in Vietnam

A fair to start the sales of Shanghai World Expo tickets was held in Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi here on Friday.

2 months after Haiti quake, housing still elusive

Trash and sewage are piling up at the squalid tent camps that hundreds of thousands have called home since Haiti's devastating earthquake.

Border trade fair opens in Lang Son to promote trade

A trade fair 2010 kicked off in the northern border province ò Lang Son on March 12 in response to the “Vietnamese use Vietnamese goods” campaign.

Tourist promotion to offer big discounts

A campaign kicked off in Hanoi on March 12, offering deals for the months of August and September and discounts of between 10 and 30 percent on tourist services.

Vietnam adheres to human rights, says Spokesperson

The Human Rights Watch World Report 2009, issued by the US, provides subjective assessments on the real situation in Vietnam, said a senior diplomat.

Young Ho Chi Minh in America

Part 8 of a series on Ho Chi Minh explores the influence of his time in the US and admiration of the American Revolution had.

Malaria outbreak threatens central region

In the aftermath of the Ketsana and Mirinea typhoons, malaria is threatening the central and Central Highland regions.

Bundesliga 1 club to play friendlies in Vietnam

Germany’s Bundesliga I club Eintracht Frankfurt will play two friendly matches with Vietnam’s national football team and a top-tier V-League club in May.

Anti-dumping lawsuits on the rise

The number of lawsuits on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy along with other protectionist measures against Vietnamese exports will increase in the coming time.