VIETNAM TODAY

English scores low at university entrance exams

Ninety per cent of students sitting this year’s national university entrance exams scored 5 out of 10 or less in English when combined with their score in high school graduation exams, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Foreign investment in Vietnam surge 47%

Foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam in the first seven months of this year has risen a significant 47 per cent to almost US$12.9 billion, according to the General Statistics Office.

Tropical depression may grow into storm, hit East Sea

A tropical depression developed in the east of the Philippines may intensify into a storm and enter the East Sea in the next few days.

WWF urges closure of all tiger farms in Asia

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has called on Asian countries to close their tiger farms to boost efforts against the black-market trade in the cat’s parts.

Danang faces jellyfish invasion

Danang beaches have fallen victim to plagues of jellyfish in recent days.

Vietnam ranked among the safest countries worldwide

In addition to beautiful beaches, delicious food and charming scenery, Vietnam is one of the safest countries worldwide, where tourists can avoid the threat of terrorism, according to a list issued by the Daily Star newspaper.

Vietnam protests Chinese Taiwan’s violation Spratly archipelago

Visits by a number of Taiwanese officials to the Itu Aba feature area have seriously violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Spratly archipelago, an official has said.

Photo exhibition raises funds for disadvantaged children

A photo exhibition entitled ‘Light from the Heart’ is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from August 8-15 to raise funds for disadvantaged children.

Indonesia rejects international pleas to halt executions

Indonesia Thursday rejected appeals from the UN and EU to halt the execution of 14 drug convicts including foreigners, as speculation mounted they could face the firing squad in a matter of hours.

Nepal, India floods leave more than 90 dead

Floods and landslides in Nepal and India have killed more than 90 people in recent days, with at least two million residents forced to flee their homes, officials said Thursday.

350 enterprises participate in Vietnam CEO Summit 2016

The Vietnam CEO Summit 2016 kicked off in Hanoi on July 27, with the participation of representative from the 350 most powerful enterprises in Vietnam.

First surrogate baby born in Hue City

The Hue-based Central Hospital has just successfully carried out their first surrogate procedure with a baby girl born this morning, July 28.

PM calls for transparent government

Re-elected Prime Minisiter Nguyen Xuan Phuc has vowed to pursue a responsible and humble government.

Chinese FM speaks of importance of cooperation with ASEAN

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken highly of the significance of ASEAN-China cooperation in his recent statement.

Wildlife commercial farming poses threat to national biodiversity: experts

The commercial farming and trade of endangered wildlife in Vietnam has the potential to threaten national biodiversity and facilitate the rate of extinction, heard a Hanoi workshop.

Toyota concert to bring the audience back to the 19th

Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) in cooperation with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) have announced the Toyota Concert Tour 2016 with the theme of Russian classical music.

Fears over Mekong River’s future

Vu Trong Hong, chairman of the Vietnam Irrigation Association has warned about the dangers Vietnam could face when Laos build a new hydropower plant on the Mekong River.

Storm ravages Hanoi

Trees in Hanoi have been uprooted as a result of heavy rains and high winds triggered by the first storm of the year during the early morning of July 28.

BRT to connect Hội An with Đà Nẵng

The central city plans to open a 31.8km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connecting the Đà Nẵng International Airport and favourite destinations with Hội An City in neighbouring Quảng Nam Province.

Pope says the world's at war, urges Europe to greet refugees

Pope Francis, deeply saddened by the slaying of an elderly priest during Mass in a church in the French countryside, warned grimly Wednesday that the world is at war, but cautioned against labeling it a war among religions.

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