VIETNAM TODAY

Typhoon Hagupit approaches southern central region

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat has asked authorities in the central and southern regions to evacuate locals to safe grounds and ban vessels from going to sea on December 11, as typhoon Hagupit is likely

Flappy Bird Creator – a top 10 internet millionaire

The Richest, world’s most entertaining site, has named Vietnamese Flappy Bird Creator Nguyen Ha Dong as a top 10 Internet millionaire who made his fortunes out of thin air, and now walks the Earth like a king.

Rhino species to die unless science can help

The task was never going to be easy: Fly four highly endangered rhinos from a Czech Republic zoo to East Africa, drive them to the savannah grasses of Mount Kenya and hope that the natural environment helps produce a

Vietnam win two golds at 11th International Junior Science Olympiad

Vietnamese students have bagged two gold, two silver and one bronze medals at the 11th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) held in Mendoza city, Argentina.

Vietnamese migrant worker seeks escape from Saudi Arabia

A Vietnamese migrant worker in Saudi Arabia recently sneaked onto Facebook to ask for help from her compatriots to get out of terrible work conditions.

Musician, VNG settle case out of court

The HCM City People's Court suspended a trial yesterday after musician Tran Lap made a deal with VNG Corporation and withdrew his copyright violation lawsuit.

HCM City announces results of confidence vote

The People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City announced the results of vote of confidence for officials holding 18 positions elected by the council, at the end of the council’s 16th session on December 10.

Publishing house asked compensate writers for back royalties

Several Vietnamese writers are considering legal action against Vietnam Education Publishing House for using their work without permission.

Vietnam, RoK conclude free trade agreement talks

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea signed a minute on the conclusion of negotiations of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in Busan on December 10.

Vietnamese bodybuilders crowned world champions

Pham Van Mach and Nguyen Van Lam earned Vietnam two gold medals at the 2014 World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship, which took place in Mumbai, India from December 5 to 10.

Vietnam Airlines changes flight schedule due to typhoon Hagupit

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 10 announced its adjustment to flight schedule as typhoon Hagupit is forecast to hit central Vietnam.

Uber driver arrested for India rape was career criminal: police

The Uber taxi driver held on suspicion of raping a passenger in India is a career criminal who was out on bail for sexually assaulting a woman, Indian police said, raising fresh concerns about the safety of using the

Credit Suisse named Best Foreign Investment Bank in Vietnam

Credit Suisse has been named Best Foreign Investment Bank in Vietnam in The Asset magazine’s Triple A Country Awards for 2014.

Hanoi, Amsterdam expand cooperation

Hanoi is willing to facilitate firms from the Netherlands to do business, especially in planning, water supply, waste treatment, climate change, and education-training, said the city’s senior official.

Crackdown on smugglers creates border control turmoil

A crackdown on smugglers has created turmoil at Vietnam-China border crossings, notably at Mong Cai Border Gate, which is being flooded with people going between the two countries as gangs probe for weak spots in border control.

National Tourism Year to connect world heritages

The National Tourism Year 2015, themed ‘Connect world heritage sites’, is set to begin in March 2015 in the central province of Thanh Hoa with numerous unique activities.

Coastal provinces brace as Storm Hagupit approaches

Coastal localities from Da Nang to Kien Giang are bracing for heavy rains and other impacts of Storm Hagupit after it entered the East Sea yesterday afternoon.

Suspected bomb kills 10 on Philippine passenger bus

The death toll from a suspected bomb explosion on a bus in the southern Philippines rose to at least 10 with another 34 people wounded, officials said Wednesday.

Ministry of Health launches population action programme

A national take-action month on population was launched by the health ministry yesterday in an effort to strengthen the community's awareness of how population growth can affect quality of life, family welfare and society.

Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-RoK summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Hanoi on December 10 for Seoul for a commemorative summit marking the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-Republic of Korea Dialogue Relations and a working visit from December 10-12.

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