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Algeria is Vietnam’s priority partner, says President Triet

Vietnam wants to foster friendly ties with Algeria and considers this nation a priority partner among Vietnam’s traditional friends in North Africa and across the world, says State President Nguyen Minh Triet.

Storm kills 84, razes 67,000 homes in India, Bangladesh

A violent tropical storm killed at least 84 people and devastated more than 67,000 homes as it swept across eastern India and Bangladesh overnight.

AO victims to tour US, seek support for lawsuit

Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange fly to the US on April 14 to continue their struggle for justice in their ongoing lawsuit against US chemical companies.

Solar power grid to kick off in June

The first rural, solar-power grid in the central province of Quang Binh will be installed under an agreement signed earlier this week by Schneider Electric Vietnam and the province.

Hanoi eliminates 146 administrative procedures

Hanoi will maintain 524 existing administrative procedures, amend over 1,100 and eliminate 146, an official said.

Irresponsible digging leads to HCMC floods

Careless actions by many road maintenance units have damaged the drainage system of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam, Laos to spur co-operative relations

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh affirmed that Vietnam's Party, State and people would continue to strengthen the traditional and friendly relations with Laos.

Overseas Vietnamese Business Association sets up U.S branch

The Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV) has set up its branch in Washington DC, on April 12.

U.S surgeons take specialized care to Vietnam

A team of specialists from the U.S recently came to Vietnam to help disadvantaged people and to train surgeons with new skills.

Quake in remote China region kills 400

A strong earthquake hit a remote mountainous area of China Wednesday, killing 400 people and injuring 10,000.

PM: Vietnam gives top priority to nuclear safety and security

Vietnam always places top priority to safety and security as it employs nuclear energy, PM Nguyen Tan Dung remarked at the Nuclear Security Summit.

Lack of traffic rules a threat for pedestrians

Pedestrians have to brave the traffic and just start crossing, risking life and limb in Hanoi.

President urges investment accord with Tunisia

The two governments should sign an agreement on investment encouragement and protection as soon as possible, said President Triet.

Bamboo-made pavilion to showcase Vietnam's culture at Shanghai Expo

Visitors will have a chance to visit a pavilion which is made completely of bamboo at the Shanghai World Expo this year.

Obama urges leaders to avert nuclear 'catastrophe'

Vietnam shares the international community’s concern over the threat of nuclear terrorism, said PM Dung at the Nuclear Security Summit.

Licenses revoked after near-miss at airport

After an aircraft nearly landed on top of a car at Noi Bai Airport, two air traffic controllers have had their licenses revoked.

Illegal taxi operators headache for HCM City

Illegal taxis that deceive people by carrying the names of established taxi operators remain a major headache for HCM City authorities.

Reason behinds medicine price increase

Medicine prices in Vietnam have been soaring because of a monopoly regime.

Vietnam regards Tunisia as a priority partner in North Africa

Tunisia is one of Vietnam’s priority partners in North Africa, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet during talks with President Zein al-Abidin Ben Ali in Tunis on April 12.

Leaders at summit work on halting nuclear traffic

US President Barack Obama will urge world leaders to harden their resolve to lock down nuclear material on the second day of a summit Tuesday aimed at keeping atomic weapons out of terrorist hands.

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