VIETNAM TODAY

DPRK, RoK reach agreement to ease tensions

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) reached agreement early on August 25 to end a standoff involving an exchange of artillery fire that had pushed the divided peninsula into a state of

CPI slightly decreases in August

Recent reductions of fuel prices led to a slight decrease in the country’s consumer price index in August, according to the General Statistics Office.

A day at the mine launched in Quang Ninh

A group of foreign tourists experienced the first mining tour piloted in northern Quang Ninh province on August 24.

Vietnam opposes Taiwan's illegal construction on Ba Binh island

Vietnam has sufficient legal and historical evidence to validate its undisputable sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

Anh Vien to compete again in FINA World Cup

Top Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien will compete in the six remaining legs of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2015, her coach, Dang Anh Tuan, confirmed.

International travel expo to be held in HCM City

The 11th International Travel Expo (ITE) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from September 10-12.

Hanoi honours outstanding students

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has congratulated 98 outstanding students who achieved top results in the city's university and academy graduation exams at a meeting held in Hanoi.

Doubts over 'reading culture' campaign

Public concerns are increasing about the efficiency of a VND230 billion project intended to develop literacy and reading in Vietnam.

Typhoon Goni threatens Japan after killing 26 in Philippines

Typhoon Goni killed at least 26 people in landslides and floods in the Philippines, officials said Monday, as the storm bore down on Japan.

Farmers earn huge money from shaped fruits

Farmers in the Mekong Delta Region have earned well from growing shaped fruits for special occasions and festivals.

Hanoi to source water from Red River

Authorities in Hanoi have decided to exploit surface water from the Hong (Red) River to ease water shortages and ensure a long-term water source for the city.

Bus transport still unpopular in HCM City

City authorities have spent more than 1 trillion VND (45.5 million USD) annually for the bus system in recent years, but poor service quality and a high accident rate continue to drive customers away.

Vietnam triumphs at Asia-Pacific Robocon Contest

The Vietnamese team - Hungyen Techedu has been crowned at the the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon), that rounded off on August 23 in Indonesia.

Nam knocked out in semi-final of Egypt F27 Futures

Vietnamese top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was ousted from the semi-final match of the Egypt F27 Futures Tennis Tournament on August 23.

South Korea's Park says important for North Korea to apologize

South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Monday it was important for North Korea to apologize at an inter-Korea meeting for armed "provocations" including planting landmines that wounded the South's soldiers this month.

German producer introduces Vietnam songs to global audience

A pop song written by composer Nguyen Van Chung of HCM City has been included on two CDs by the Casa Musica, a music company in Germany.

Two parks join-up to save land and cultural heritages

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to establish a new national park in the northern mountainous province mountainous province of Ha Giang.

Vietnam ranks high in smartphone usage

The data consumption rate in Vietnam is among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report released by Opera Mediaworks and the Mobile Marketing Association.

International organisations laud SBV exchange rate adjustment

International organisations lauded the exchange rate and amplitude adjustments made by the State Bank of Vietnam as a timely and appropriate move to cushion external shocks.

HCM City Heart Institute’s Technical Centre inaugurated

A technical centre of the Ho Chi Minh City Heart Institute was inaugurated and put into operation on August 23 with State President Truong Tan Sang in attendance.

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