VIETNAM TODAY

Iran, 6 powers move closer to nuke talks deal

Iran and the United States have tentatively agreed on a formula that Washington hopes will reduce Tehran's ability to make nuclear arms by committing it to ship to Russia much of the material needed for such weapons, diplomats say.

U19 team to compete at SEA Games in Singapore

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has chosen the current national U19 team to compete at the coming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Singapore.

Fishing vessel sinks off coast of Thua-Thien Hue

When a fishing boat started taking on water off the coast of the central province of Thua Thien–Hue province on January 2, search and rescue crews were dispatched, but it was a group of Vietnamese fishermen who actually rescued

What's on January 2015 (Daily updated)

Art exhibition exposes food on plates, waiting people

For artist Nguyen Thuy Tien, playing with food is more than a hobby. By arranging food on white plates, she creates installations that reflect facets of her personality.

'Money trees' popular for upcoming Tet

Decorative trees made from bank notes are becoming an increasingly popular ornament for this upcoming Tet festival in Vietnam.

Myanmar to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2015

Myanmar will host the 34th ASEAN Tourism Forum-2015 for the first time from January 22-29, a move expected to boost its tourism growth.

Ly Son island district to launch home-stay service

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of central Quang Ngai province is gearing up for the launch of home-stay service in Ly Son island district.

Traffic accidents take 47 lives on first days of 2015

Nearly 100 traffic accidents occurred nationwide on January 1-2, claiming the lives of 47 people and injuring 59 others, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Coffee surplus drives record low prices

An overabundance of certified coffee flooding the global marketplace is heading up the longest slump in coffee prices in decades, say leading market analysts.

Vietnam stands out as best destination in 2015

Vietnam has come at the top of travellers’ list in 2015, the Canada’s CTV News and The Malay Mail reported on their websites on December 31.

Searchers hopeful in AirAsia search

Indonesian recovery teams narrowed the search area for AirAsia Flight 8501 Friday, hopeful they were closing in on the plane's crash site, with a total of 16 bodies and more debris recovered from the sea.

Students learn to protect endangered doucs

A nature conservation centre in Danang City has organised education trips for students to learn about wild animals in local forests.

Dieu Linh clinches Miss South East Asia 2014 title

The 18th Miss Tourism International 2014 World Final came to its climactic conclusion on December 31 as Dieu Linh of Vietnam took home the titles for Miss South East Asia 2014 and Best in National Costume.

Large cluster of ancient stone shot discovered in Thanh Hoa

Local people have accidentally unearthed nearly 100 age-old cannon balls recently at a site located 3km away from the world-heritage Ho Dynasty Citadel, Vinh Loc district, central Thanh Hoa province.

Iraq violence killed 15,000 in 2014, worst in seven years: govt

Violence in Iraq killed more than 15,000 civilians and security personnel in 2014, government figures showed Thursday, making it one of the deadliest years since the 2003 US-led invasion.

Long Tet holiday means overseas vacations for Vietnamese

More Vietnamese people are opting for long vacations this Tet Lunar New Year as they take advantage of the nine-day holiday and head abroad, travel companies report.

Java Sea crash prompts check of Vietnam aircraft maintenance

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has requested local airlines to step up aircraft maintenance after the crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea.

Processing, manufacturing industry performs well in 2014

The processing and manufacturing industry is a highlight of the industry and trade sector in 2014 with a growth rate of 8.7 percent and an 11.1 percent increase in sales index, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported.

Official logo of 2015 National Tourism Year announced

The Thanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this morning announced the official logo of the 2015 National Tourism Year, to be held in the province.

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