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Investment banking operations make $7.1bn annual profit, but bailout repayments pushes group to $7.6bn last-quarter deficit.

Vietnam is in danger of lacking freshwater due to the impacts of industrialisation, population growth and climate change.

Vietnam is willing to share its experiences in joining the WTO and boost cooperation in various areas with the African nation.

Germany in Vietnam 2010 will bring Beethoven, beer, and numerous events to the people of Vietnam.

From March 10, such violations will be fined up to VND 40 million.

Authorities estimated 200,000 dead and 1.5 million homeless in the quake-ravaged heart of this tragic land.

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has set targets for 2010, including creating 1.6 million jobs, at a two-day conference in Hanoi.

A grand ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ben Tre (Concerted Uprising) (January 17, 1960 – January 17, 2010) was held by the Ben Tre province’s People’s Council, the People’s Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front on January 17.

Provinces throughout the country showed notable improvements in economic governance over the past year, creating more favourable conditions for the business community’s operations.

With the people of Haiti hungry, desperate and frustrated after the earthquake, violence and looting are erupting in the capital.

David Cornish ponders ways to curb the littering problems in Vietnam.

The 27th session of the 12th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on January 18 with Nguyen Phu Trong in the chair. During the January 18-19 session, the Standing Committee will give opinions on six important law drafts.

Joe Schumacher took a gamble, and so far, it looks as if it will pay off.

Laura Lam reflects on Vietnamese keeping the traditions of Tet celebration alive in France.

Than Chau Ngoc Viet Company begins the sculpting of a jade statue of the Great Buddha Sakyamuni in Hai Duong.

Commandos stormed a Hue City hotel after a 16-hour standoff and captured a sergeant who had taken a schoolgirl hostage.

Leaders of the two nations exchanged messages on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Young people from China joined their Vietnamese peers at the Vietnam-China Youth Friendship Meeting in Hanoi.

17 high school students from Niagara will trade their textbooks and pencils for hammers and nails this summer to build a brighter future for families in Vietnam.