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Investors commit over $7 bil. for Binh Dinh Province

Investors committed to pour some US $7.36 billion into 22 projects in the central province of Binh Dinh at a conference held yesterday.

Officials eye Senegal as promising export market

Senegal is a promising market for Vietnamese goods, according to the Viet Nam Trade Office in Morocco, which works as a bridge to help the country’s goods enter both markets.

Spanish group to build three world-class airports in Vietnam

Spanish airport builder Garuda Group is expected to pump some US$15 billion into the construction of three world class airports in Vietnam.

Ambit online banking solution to further support Saigon bank’s growth strategy

Saigonbank selects SunGard’s Ambit online banking to support growth strategy

Desperate Haitians flood port hoping for a way out -- to anywhere

Breathlessly, they came, carrying suitcases, plastic bags and just about anything that would hold the few belongings they still had.

Ericsson chosen to supply world's fastest 3G network

Ericsson announced Wednesday consumers in Denmark and Sweden would enjoy the world's fastest 3G networks in the first quarter this year.

Annual IT programme BKIT week slated for March

Students, companies, and experts in the computing industry will gather for BKIT Week 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City this coming March.

Luxembourg helps Vietnam develop human resources for tourism

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Tran Chien Thang, and Luxembourg Ambassador Marc Ungeheuer signed a protocol in Hanoi on January 20 to improve human resources in tourism and hospitality in Vietnam.

Back to Vietnam

U.S veteran leads tours in the land of his former nightmares.

PM Dung to attend World Economic Forum

PM Dung and a high level Vietnamese delegation will attend the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

VN pledges to guarantee intellectual property rights

Vietnam pledges to guarantee intellectual property rights by law, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet on Wednesday.

US$1.1 million allocated to preserving Thang Long Royal citadel

The US$1.1 million project funded by the Japanese Trust Fund, will contribute to preserving the Thang Long Royal citadel.

Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

Japan Airlines filed for one of the country's largest bankruptcies ever Tuesday, entering a restructuring that will shrink Asia's top carrier and its presence.

Four jailed for trying to overthrow State

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City on January 20 handed down sentences to four men charged with "working to overthrow the people's administration" in accordance with Article 79 of the Criminal Code.

Mobile operators to sell iPhone in Vietnam

Competition could be fierce as the new iPhone 3GS is unveiled for sale by Vietnamese operators.

New 6.1-quake hits Haiti, people flee into streets

A powerful new earthquake struck Haiti on Wednesday, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets.

Hanoi to become a green city

The 3rd report on the Hanoi Master Construction Plan has been submitted to the Vietnamese government and paints a new, green picture of Hanoi.

Consumers see prices driven up as Tet holiday approaches

With Tet holiday just around the corner, consumers are being left with no choice but to pay higher prices.

VIFOTEC award presented to scientists, engineers

The Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VIFOTEC) award has been presented to 66 individuals and collectives for their outstanding contributions to the country’s scientific and technological development.