VIETNAM TODAY

The Paracels: Does China have ‘undisputed sovereignty’? – Analysis

The month’long “oil rig” crisis in the South China Sea has had the world seized by daily footage of clashes and confrontation between Chinese and Vietnamese vessels. The crisis began when China sent its biggest oil rig into water

The Paracels: forty years on

China’s act of locating its oil rig in contested waters in the Paracels is more than a dispute over sovereignty. It is also a dispute about international law of the sea.

Viet Pride Festival 2014 for LGBT community

The third Viet Pride Festival 2014 will be held in Hanoi on August 1-3 to connect groups protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) nationwide.

Vietnam attends 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh took part in the 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue in Yangon, Myanmar, on June 10.

Vietnam highlights investment from Russian oil and gas firms

Russia’s new Turn East energy policy opens up huge opportunities to exploit Vietnam and Russia’s advantages in the oil and gas field, said Russia’s Deputy Minister of Energy Yury P.Sentyurin.

Vietnamese fishing boat catches fire off Hoang Sa Islands

A Vietnamese fishing boat, carrying 16 fishermen, caught fire in the area of the Hoang Sa Islands on June 10.

Vietnam receives no official statement of China's contract ban

Vietnamese ministries have stated that they have not received any official policy documents from China regarding a ban on state companies to bid for new projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam urges China to withdraw oil drilling rig

Vietnam's U.N. ambassador has urged China to withdraw its oil rig from the South China Sea to create "an environment" for negotiations on the area.

US Assistant Secretary:Vietnam claimed the Paracel from long ago

China’s withdrawal of their vessels and oil rig from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EZZ) will make room for diplomacy to reduce the escalating tension.

Traffic accidents in Hanoi outskirts increase

The number of traffic accidents in Hanoi's suburbs has risen dramatically recently due to general disregard for traffic laws, according to police.

China shifts oil rig again, Vietnamese boats harassed

China's oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 yesterday moved east-southeast to an unfixed position, according to the Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department.

Russia, Ukraine seek to build peace momentum

Russia and Ukraine resumed talks in Brussels on Tuesday to end a bitter gas price dispute and build on a tentative push by Kiev's new president towards peace after months of conflict.

Germany supports climate change initiative in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Germany Agency for International Cooperation, have launched a project supporting the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions in Vietnam.

Vietnam braces for further Chinese aggression

China seems to be intentionally prolonging the tensions over the East Sea and provoking Vietnam into armed conflicts, according to Vietnamese marine officers.

Students of certain majors to enjoy tuition reductions

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training has issued a circular offering tuition fee reductions for students of many majors, including the traditional arts and useful health research.

Government approves USD1.6-million anti-corruption project

Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai has approved a UNDP-funded project to enhance anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam.

Famous US chef explores Vietnamese cuisine, culture

Well-known American chef Robert Danhi will replace as the new host for the second season of a TV show “Kham Pha Viet Nam” (Taste of Vietnam).

Shout of 'murderer' goes up in packed court as Korea ferry crew face trial

Fifteen crew of a South Korean ferry that sank in April killing more than 300 people, most of them children, went on trial on Tuesday on charges ranging from negligence to homicide, with the shout going up of "murderer"

Vietnam aims at independence from Chinese contractors

The minister of Transport has stated that Vietnamese contractors would be able to carry out the planned projects if the Chinese government banned companies from bidding for contracts in Vietnam.

Foreign exchange market to be stabilised

The State Bank of Vietnam has said it will keep a close watch on the forex market and make a timely intervention if necessary to stabilise the market.

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