Society

The investment budget needed for the development of Hanoi from 2010 to 2015 is estimated to be at USD60 billion.

A professor in the US has received nearly $90,000 in grants to supply his specially designed prosthetics to patients in Vietnam and Haiti.

A week-long cultural festival will be held in Sapa, one of Vietnam’s top holiday and relaxation destinations, from April 30 to May 4.

The 16th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the first summit in Vietnam’s Chairmanship Year in 2010, opened in Hanoi today.

A total of 75 people were killed and around 1,000 injured in the riots that saw the Kyrgyz opposition take control of the Central Asian state.

The American Health Education Associates will support Vietnam to build 20 primary schools with 70 classrooms in disadvantaged areas during 2010.

A light column using solar energy was set up at Cham harbour to provide light for people on the island.

Out of the 400 social welfare centres in Vietnam, only 17 were for mentally ill people.

Plastic tubes, commonly referred to by people as “snakes”, are scattered along sidewalks and creating accident hazards.

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has cancelled his trip to Vietnam for a summit of Southeast Asian leaders to deal with mass anti-government protests in Bangkok.

A trip to Vietnam and South Korea is going to help farmers in Iowa expand their clientele.

Restaurants that double as training centers in Vietnam are turning streets kids into culinary stars.

The World Bank approved 682 million USD in loan and credits to help reforms and pro-poor growth in Vietnam.

The attendance of AIPA member delegates at the ASEAN-AIPA leaders’ meeting slated for April 8-9 in Hanoi reflects their support to Vietnam as AIPA-31 president.

ASEAN Economic Community Council adopted a draft declaration on economic recovery and sustainable development.

Nguyen Van Sao has finally been admitted to the hospital and is getting ready for his big heart operation next week.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Anti-drug Police Department has broken up a drug trafficking ring operating via the China-Vietnam border gate of Mong Cai in Quang Ninh Province.

Military helicopters airlifted government ministers from Thailand's parliament after angry protesters stormed the building in a dramatic escalation of their bid to topple the government.

Hoan Kiem police reported they have caught and fined those involved in scamming tourists over the last few weeks.