VIETNAM TODAY

To He artisans strive to promote rare surviving Vietnamese traditional toy

Sometimes while wandering Hanoi streets, one can see vendors of 'To He', a traditional toy manually made with glutinous rice powder. Without any noisy advertisement, 'To He' vendors walk across Hanoi streets and silently attract the attention of passers-by.

Vietnam violates key economic principles, says minister

The Minister of Planning and Investment has just pointed out that Vietnam has violated three key economic principles in state budget spending at a recent National Assembly discussion.

APEC finance chiefs meet as global worries persist

The global economic recovery remains difficult, with downside risks still existing, China's Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli told Asia-Pacific finance ministers on Wednesday (Oct 22).

Tanzanian president to visit Vietnam

President of Tanzania Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete will make a State-level visit to Vietnam from October 26-28 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang, the Foreign Ministry announced yesterday.

4,000 workers strike against company regulations

In response to rules seen as draconian by employees, workers at Vina Duke have gone on strike.

Young girl mysteriously dies during hospital treatment

Hundreds surrounded a Hanoi hospital recently, demanding an explanation of the death of an 11-year old girl.

New flood-prevention measures on the table for HCM City

The deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City's People Committee has called for seminars to be held in order to discuss measures to cope with flooding in the area.

NA Vice Chairman receives Chinese guests

National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu expressed his hope for stronger cooperation between the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) and the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) for the benefit of Vietnam and China.

Asia-Pacific conference on the disabled to open in Hanoi

The 2014 Asia & Pacific Disability Forum (APDF) General Assembly and Conference will be held in Hanoi from November 26 to 29, according to a press briefing in the capital city on October 22.

HCM City hosts international forum on poverty reduction

The fifth international forum on Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign scholars and researchers.

S.I.N.E wins 3rd place at breakdance world champs

S.I.N.E (Saying Is Not Enough) dance crew from Hanoi has won the third place at the world biggest breakdancing event “Battle of The Year (BOTY) 2014” which took place in Braunschweig, Germany recently.

No end in sight to Hong Kong protests after talks

Hong Kong student leaders Wednesday said they may not take part in further talks with the government after accusing city authorities of failing to make any meaningful offers to end weeks of mass rallies.

Vietnam ready for 10th ASEAN Skills Competition

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Welfare Pham Thi Hai Chuyen visited the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on October 21 to inspect preparations for the 10th ASEAN Skills Competition whose opening ceremony will take place on October 23.

Vietnam eliminates use of ozone-depleting chemicals

Vietnam will completely abolish the use of more than 500 tonnes of HCFC-141b, a chemical that damages the ozone layer, in the production of thermal insulation foam by the end of 2014.

October CPI: Hanoi up, HCMC down

The Hanoi consumer price index (CPI) for October rose 0.04% against September and by 2.72% compared to the same period last year, according to the Municipal Statistics Office.

Three Mekong Delta localities boost tourism linkages

Leaders of three Mekong Delta localities of An Giang, Kien Giang and Can Tho have recently gathered in Rach Gia city to discuss ways to beef up their tourism linkages.

Russia-Ukraine gas talks falter, new meeting next week

European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger however said "significant progress" was made after the talks broke up between the Ukrainian and Russian energy ministers, Yuri Prodan and Alexander Novak.

Ly Son fishermen complain of over-exploitation by outsiders

Fishermen from Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, have been complaining about the depletion of fish species due to over-fishing by neighbouring provinces.

Vietnam verifies information on citizens missing in Himalayas snowstorm

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Nepal to urgently verify information on Vietnamese missing in a recent snowstorm in Himalayas.

Workshop highlights dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Airport

Around 250,000 cu.m of soil in Bien Hoa City, the southern province of Dong Nai, are contaminated with dioxin at levels ranging from 1,000 ppt to as high as more than 1 million ppt, it was reported at a

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