The battle of Dien Bien Phu
In part three of her series, Laura Lam shares how the Viet Minh delivered a devastating blow as the battle at Dien Bien Phu began.
China’s fishing ban in East Sea worthless: spokesperson
China’s ban on fishing in waters in the East Sea, including the areas under Vietnam’s sovereignty, is totally worthless, said a Vietnamese spokesperson.
Icelandic volcano emits more ash, fresh closures expected
An Icelandic volcano has sent up a new plume of ash and is set to emit another cloud of debris after surging back to life.
No-smoking battle wins ground: poll
A survey revealed that 77% of Vietnamese people who had seen anti-smoking material oppose being exposed to second-hand smoke in public places.
Tunnels and trenches
In part two of a series on Dien Bien Phu's historical battle, Laura Lam details both sides preparations.
Destitution overcome by sheer determination
A woman has managed to remove herself and her family from the village's list of impoverished households, leaving people looking on in awe.
Power shortage continues in Vietnam
The Electricity of Vietnam Group has said that electricity lackage would continue this month, causing power cuts across the country.
Russian regional chief under fire 'for meeting aliens'
A Russian MP has asked an eccentric regional leader to explain his behaviour after claiming on state television that he was visited at home by aliens in a UFO.
National conference reviews press operations
A national conference was held in Hanoi on May 5 to review operations of press agencies over the past three years and deploy their major tasks in 2010.
Drawbacks of urbanisation to be focus of Red Cross Day
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day this year will be greeted with a call for action against the negative impacts of urbanisation.
Vietnam discovers elephant tusks from Kenya
Authorities in the northern port city of Haiphong have discovered nearly two tons of elephant tusks illegally imported from Kenya.
Additional charges in case of tortured child
Police have added additional charges to the couple responsible for the brutal torture and beating of a 14 year-old boy.
The grasshopper versus the elephant
In the first of a five part series on Dien Bien Phu, Laura Lam explores the beginnings of big changes in Viet Nam.
Nigerian President dies at 58
Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died, an official statement has confirmed.
PM requests drastic measures for macroeconomic stability
PM Nguyen Tan Dung has requested ministries, agencies and localities to continue with drastic measures to ensure the macroeconomic stability.
Final section of Thu Thiem underwater tunnel delivered
The third section of Thu Thiem tunnel has been brought to the site for installation.
A rush of holiday makers return to cities
Holiday makers had to make a lot of exertion to reach tourist spots or return home and again had to face miserableness to come back to the cities.
Vietnam: Children learn to swim and to survive
In some countries swimming is an extra-curricular activity for children, but in Vietnam it can be key to survival.
Can Tho Bridge transformed into a trail of rubbish
The largest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia was covered with rubbish left behind by visitors after a long holiday weekend.
By the seaside
Nha Trang is home to a number of fascinating cultural sites, proving that the city is more than a ‘beach destination’
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