VIETNAM TODAY

Opportunities, challenges for Vietnam's software industry

Vietnam has reaped many successes in developing the software industry, but to expand the market of software products, it must pay more attention to human resources, product development, and support policies.

Two more children die from complications of measles

Measles, which has been spreading throughout Vietnam since late last year, has claimed the lives of two more children who suffered from complications caused by the disease.

Bomb kills at least 16 near site of Abuja's deadliest attack

A car bombing at a bus station on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital killed at least 16 people on Thursday, just weeks after a deadly attack hit the same spot.

99.9% of Vietnamese enterprises are super small

Of the more than 500,000 operating enterprises in Vietnam, up to 95-96% are small and super-small ones, said president of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Reunification, Labour Day brings sharp rise in accidents

Some hospitals have recorded a sharp increase in the number of traffic accidents on the first two days of the five-day celebrations.

Professor elected to US Academy of Sciences

Physics Professor Dam Thanh Son, from the US-based Chicago University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NSA), according to an announcement by the academy on April 29.

Global tablet sales freeze up, survey shows

The global market for tablet computers went into hibernation in early 2014, ending a long run of sizzling growth, a survey showed Thursday.

Vietnam suffer defeat at World Team Table Tennis Champs

Vietnam lost 1-3 to Bulgaria in their last group series of the on-going 2014 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo on May 1.

Thousands flock to General Giap’s tomb

Tens of thousands of people flocked to pay tribute to General Giap's tomb in Quang Binh for Reunification Day and May Day.

Vietnam bridge wins EEA award for excellence

Danang's Rong (Dragon) Bridge has been honoured with the Grand Award in the 2014 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition for outstanding engineering accomplishment in the structural systems category.

Why choosing a simple name could give your child a better life

Easy names to pronounce are viewed as more familiar, less risky, less dangerous and therefore more trustworthy, academics find.

British spaceport launch within five years

Science Minister David Willetts wants a British spaceport up and running within five to ten years to take advantage of the growing space tourism industry.

Vietnamese martial arts legend dies

Phan Tho, a legendary martial arts instructor from Binh Dinh Province, a place famous for traditional Vietnamese martial arts, has died at the age of 89.

US tornadoes kill 35, millions brace for more

At least 35 people were killed in tornadoes that ravaged neighborhoods across six states, US media said, but Mother Nature was not done yet and was threatening to unleash hail the size of baseballs.

Developing international education in VN: the wind shifts

Domestic investors are seeing great opportunities to dominate the international education market in Vietnam.

‘More than 9,000 children’ fighting in South Sudan

There are more than 9,000 child soldiers fighting on both sides in the South Sudan conflict, the UN’s human rights chief said.

Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves hit record $35 billion

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Van Binh said this is the highest level ever and that interest rates will not exceed 1% from now until year’s end.

Gigantic placard of President Ho sets new record

On Tuesday, nearly 3,500 students in the southern province of Vinh Long held colourful display cards to create a massive portrait of President Ho Chi Minh at the provincial stadium.

Vietnam Film week in Laos set to kick off

Vietnam Film Week in Laos is scheduled to take place from May 5-11 in Vientiane and Savannakhet provinces, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory.