VIETNAM TODAY

The United Nations' food agency warned on Tuesday of a looming humanitarian crisis in southern Iraq, where tens of thousands of destitute, displaced families have sought refuge from conflict.

Le Thi Trang has been nominated for an International Future for Nature Award 2015 for her work in protecting wildlife from hunters in Vietnam.

A project that seeks to control the spread of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam by linking people most at risk with needed services was launched in Hanoi on January 27.

The international flight route between Russia and Phu Quoc will be suspended until May 2015, according to Deputy Chairman of People’s Committee of the Phu Quoc island district, southern Kien Giang province,Huynh Quang Hung.

President Truong Tan Sang has expressed his hope that the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) will set an example for the nation by offering training courses up to world-class standards over the next 10-15 years.

The Prime Minister has approved several economic mechanisms designed specifically for the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and its Van Don economic zone.

Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Libya's capital Tuesday, killing at least five foreigners and three guards, authorities said.

‘Kids Read’ – the award-winning scheme developed by the British Council and supported by HSBC – was launched on January 27 in Binh Duong, Vietnam.

Cat Ba National Park in the northern port city of Hai Phong is a safe haven for thousands of creatures, including many rare animals. Biodiversity in this park has been protected and promoted thanks to the tireless efforts of

More Vietnamese are sending their children overseas to school, but the country lacks even a basic university system to nurture its teachers, an academic said.

Thailand will host the 11th Meeting of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) Implementing Committee in Ubon Ratchathani from January 27 to 29.

A Japanese envoy in Jordan expressed hope that both Japanese hostage Kenji Goto and a Jordanian pilot held by Islamic militants will return home "with a smile on their faces," as criticisms mounted Tuesday over the government's handling of

The CAAV and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Collaboration in support of Vietnam receiving category 1 approval by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

The Netherlands heavy lift transport vessel, the Rolldock Star, carrying the third Russian built Kilo-class submarine, the HQ-184 Haiphong, for delivery to Vietnam has departed Singapore.

The Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO) replaced the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to offer flights on three domestic air routes beginning January 26.

Hanoi authorities are restoring 82 stone tablets recording the royal examinations held under the Le-Mac dynasties (1442-1779) placed at Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam’s first national university).

Architect Vo Trong Nghia said the true inspiration of creativity was nature and the secret to harmony is to silence the subconscious in order to hear what nature has to say.

Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Monday appeared to lend his support to talks with the United States in his first comments about his longtime adversary since both countries agreed last month to restore diplomatic ties.

By January 20, foreign businesses had invested US$392.18 million in 44 new projects and US$271.26 million in 19 existed ones, a year-on-year increase of 67.1%.