VND5.7 billion donated via nearly 1 million text messagesThe donation was handed over to four provinces that recently suffered from flood.
Vietnam promotes fundamental human rightsVietnam attaches great importance to safeguarding and promoting fundamental human rights, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Darby predicts Thailand v Vietnam final in VientianeThailand's SEA Games coach Steve Darby predicts that his men will meet Vietnam in the final in the biennial event in Laos.
Vietnam, EU to bolster co-operationThe European Commission said it welcomed continued progress in Vietnam.
Chinese company to donate video conference system to VietnamHuawei will donate a video conference system supporting teleconference to the Vietnamese government.
International symposium discusses East Sea issuesExperts urge ways be sought to settle disputes and address challenges involving peace and stability in the East Sea.
WHO to provide H1N1 vaccine to Vietnam next month The World Health Organisation is committed to provide Vietnam with 1.2 million doses of the A/H1N1 flu vaccine.
Vietnam to hold 15th ASEAN Transport Ministers MeetingASEAN transport ministers and senior officials will discuss ways to enhance transport cooperation.
Earthquake rocks Son La and impacts capital cityAn earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Son La Province, making people panic and causing a little shake in Hanoi.
Vietnam to allow just one naturalised player to take the fieldNew rules and regulations are being set
Air pollution causes Hanoi $23 million loss a yearHanoi is losing VND1 billion a day due to air pollution, said a professor.
Vietnam to build two nuclear plantsVietnam has announced it will build its first two nuclear power plants, costing 11 billion US dollars to meet booming demand.
Pedalling the Northwest of VietnamPlanning a cycling trip in these remote areas of Vietnam as a solo traveller might not be the wisest decision.
Climate change heat is onExtreme weather is posing great challenges to many ordinary people in Vietnam.
Caution needed for capital contribution in property projectsMany real estate projects are selling at skyrocketing prices even though they are still on paper only, posing serious risks to early buyers.
Ho Chi Minh to become a smarter cityIBM is holding a seminar on how to make Ho Chi Minh a smarter city through forming, integrating and connecting social systems to better serve people.
Education quality a tough nut to crackOutput standards and the level of self-control are matters of great concern to universities when planning for the 2009-2010 academic year.
A night to remember Vietnamese cultureA “Vietnam Night” held in Belgium attracted nearly 100 people of different nationalities to come and learn about Vietnamese culture.
Mrs. Russia crowned Mrs. World 2009Victoria Radochinskaya, Mrs. Russia, has beaten 75 beauties from all over the world to win the title Mrs. World 2009, held in Vung Tau, Vietnam on Nov. 22.
Petrol prices to increase againMinistries of Finance and Trade & Industry approved to increase petrol prices by VND500-1000 per litter (USD0,02-0,05).