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VN requests China to stop patrolling in Truong Sa Archipelago

Vietnamese Spokesperson stressed that China’s deployment of fisheries patrol boats to Truong Sa Archipelago severely violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands.

Another piece of Vietnam's first underwater tunnel in place

The second segment of Thu Thiem Tunnel was positioned under Sai Gon River successfully.

Nissan sells locally-assembled cars in Vietnam

Japanese automaker Nissan says it is aiming for a greater share of Vietnam's recovering automotive market when it begins to sell locally-assembled vehicles on Tuesday.

Vietnam committed to sustainable use of Mekong River resources

PM Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to working closely with other countries in the Mekong River Basin to use and protect the river’s resources effectively and sustainably.

ASEAN Central Bank Deputies Meeting opens

The meeting of ASEAN deputy finance ministers and vice central bank governors opened in Nha Trang city of the central coast province of Khanh Hoa on April 5.

8 dead, more than 20 missing after US mine blast

An explosion ripped through a coal mine Monday in the US state of West Virginia, killing at least eight miners and leaving more than 20 unaccounted for

Steel shares a big hit on market

Steel prices have risen four times this year, resulting in a surge in the share prices of all listed steel making companies.

Public fear over ATM death

People in HCM City are finding ways to prevent themselves from being electrocuted while withdrawing money at the ATMs.

Bank robbery in central Hanoi

A man wearing a mask, armed with a gun and a knife walked into a Maritime Bank branch in Hanoi and got away with VND90M.

Danish tanker rescued from Somali pirates: task force

A Danish tanker escaped a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden after a French patrolling aircraft forced the Somali attackers to flee, the multi-national anti-piracy force said Monday.

Vietnam expects more visitors from Malaysia

Vietnam expects about 250,000 visitors from Malaysia this year, a significant increase from 166,000 in 2009.

HCMC officials seek to improve public transport

Bus users in HCM City account for just 5-6% of the population, yet the city subsidizes public transport more and more each year, city officials said.

Vietnam aims high at ASEAN Futsal Championships

Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam are competing in the 2010 ASEAN Futsal Championships in HCM City from April 5-11.

A hero welcomes DTiNews

DTiNews embarked to meet Ngo Thi Tuyen, a legendary hero involved in the Ham Rong Victory 45 years ago in Thanh Hoa Province.

Myanmar gives Vietnam precious Buddhist relics

Buddhist relics that arrived in Hanoi mark a good start in the future harmonious relationship between the two countries Buddhism.

Vietnam sends abroad 17,000 guest workers in Q1 this year

The country is likely to meet the year's target of 85,000 workers, up by around 10,000 over last year, said an official.

China says 95 workers found alive in flooded mine

At least 95 workers have been found alive in a Chinese coal mine more than a week after they were trapped by an underground flood.

Italian businesses eye Vietnamese market

Italian businesses have described Vietnam as a young and dynamic economy which has great potential for development and investment.

PM Dung arrives Thailand for MRC Summit

Attending the 1st International Summit of the Mekong River Commission held in Thailand, PM Nguyen Tan Dung met with the host PM, Lao PM and the WB Vice President.