Nguyen the Patriot
Next in a series about Ho Chi Minh, Laura Lam tells of his early travels and political experiences, which helped to shape the future of Vietnam.
UK police hunt for missing girl of Vietnam descent
Police in Newcastle are appealing for help to trace her after she was reported missing in November, and they reckon she could be in Kent.
Vietnam bans some second-hand IT imports
As of February 15, 2010 on, any types of second-hand mobile phones, cameras, computers, and printers will be prohibited from importing into Vietnam.
Vietnam to host 20th AFIC meeting in June this year
Vietnam will host the 20th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Furniture Industries Council (AFIC) in June 2010.
Hanoi unveils fireworks plan for Lunar New Year
The city is holding 23 fireworks performances on the Lunar New Year's Eve.
Ceramic & porcelain exporters expect sales growth in 2010
Expected recovery of major markets prompts makers to release more colorful and intricately design, says a new report.
Slow growth for 3G infrastructure in Vietnam
The country's mobile network infrastructure has been sluggish in meeting the boom in third generation (3G) technology services in Vietnam.
Street designated for walking and shopping
January 10 welcomed the opening of a new street in Can Tho Province, devoted to people and shopping, not cars.
State bank calls on company to stop printing toy money
The State Bank of Vietnam has ordered a state-owned company to stop printing toy money.
UAE sheikh acquitted in taped beating
A United Arab Emirates sheikh was acquitted Sunday of charges connected to the videotaped beating and torture of an Afghan grain dealer.
'Avatar' No. 1 for fourth straight week
There's no stopping "Avatar's" "shock-and-awe" performance at the box office. For the fourth weekend in a row, it was No. 1 with $48.5 million.
30 injured in Hong Kong acid attack
Police in Hong Kong said they have arrested one man in connection with an acid attack that injured 30 people at a popular tourist haunt.
Stampede in the Highlands!
On the morning of the elephant races in Buon Don Village, you can feel the excitement on the streets of Buon Ma Thuot.
The Mekong River under threat
Research suggests there will be a series of challenges to the Mekong’s future ecological health.
Vietnam targets US$200 million in trade with Egypt
Vietnam is hoping to earn at least US$200 million in exports to Egypt this year, up 25 percent on 2009.
Group helps adoptees to trace their heritage
Linwood woman is founder of an organisation that assists fellow Vietnamese adoptees to learn about their past.
FPT and Microsoft extend software agreement
The Enterprise Agreement for licensed software standardisation signed by FPT Corporation in 2006 has been extended.
Traditional village, contemporary wedding
It can be argued that the traditional wedding protocol of Lo Lo village does not exist anymore.
“Lifesaver” for footwear sector
Vietnam’s export turnover in 2009 fell by 11 percent against 2008, posing a great challenge for the export-oriented country.
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