Society

Vietnam's forests hold poverty solution

Vietnam should pay more attention to forest plantations and protection as it will help the country in mitigating the climate change as well as reducing the number of poor households.

Air ticket prices on the rise

A new price frame of economy class air tickets for domestic flights will be applied as of March 1, 2010.

Investigation continues in BIDV bribery case

The investigation is continuing and will be taken very seriously by authorities.

EADS: Airbus A400M problems won't delay other projects

All programs are on track and EADS is looking to establish an industrial development facility in Vietnam, the company said.

1,700 delegates to attend ethnic minority congress

As many as 1,700 representatives of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam will attend the National Congress of Ethnic Minority Groups slated for May.

A.M. Best assigns 'B+' rating to PVI; outlook positive

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and an issuer credit rating of "bbb-" to Petrovietnam Insurance JSC.

'Nude' photos seen on banker's PC in live TV interview

An Australian banker is in hot water after being filmed looking at semi-nude photos of a model while a colleague was doing a television interview nearby.

Tet spirit alive and visible on Hanoi's streets

Roads in Hanoi are more crowded and people a little more rushed to prepare for Tet.

Vietnam, EU progress in PCA negotiations

Vietnam and the European Union have fully agreed on two thirds of the articles after the sixth round of negotiations on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

PM okays VN-Greece aviation transport agreement

The agreement was signed on June 22, 2009 in Athens by the Governments of Vietnam and Greece.

US wishes to deepen ties with Vietnam

US Ambassador to Vietnam Michael W. Michalak expressed his pleasure with the two countries’ relations over the past year.

1st Fruit Festival to be held in Tien Giang

Vietnam is planning a fruit festival slated for May 19-24 in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.

New spider-man device could let humans walk on walls

A new high-tech suction device could allow humans to walk on walls like Spider-Man.

Hanoi's largest Tet flower market to be relocated

The largest Tet flower market in Hanoi will be relocated to avoid a frequent traffic jam situation when Tet arrives.

Investigations uncover abundant illegal product sales

Illegal goods sales have resulted in more investigations and more fines.

Security World 2010 to address cost effective solutions

The 5th national conference and showcase on information security will be held March 23-24 in Hanoi.

Tet event held for foreign military attachés

The Defence Ministry hosted a pre-Tet gathering for military attachés and embassy representatives of countries which Vietnam has established defence ties.

Vietnam, Laos to build five-star hotel in Vientiane

The US$70 million project will include a five-star hotel, residential and office blocks, and an international-standard retail, service and entertainment centre.