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SKorea ferry toll hits 150 as search gets tougher

SKorea ferry toll hits 150 as search gets tougher

The grim work of recovering bodies from the submerged South Korea ferry proceeded rapidly Wednesday, with the official death toll reaching 150, though a government official said divers must now rip through cabin walls to retrieve more victims.
US-backed alliance launched to protect Ha Long Bay

US-backed alliance launched to protect Ha Long Bay

The Ha Long Bay Alliance, a joint public-private effort between US and Vietnamese government officials, private-sector business partners and key local and national stakeholders, has been launched by the US Embassy in co-operation with the People's Committee of the
Hanoi conference tackles measles crisis

Hanoi conference tackles measles crisis

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Xuyen emphasised at a Hanoi conference on April 22 evaluating the ongoing outbreak of the disease.
Marine symposium opens in Nha Trang

Marine symposium opens in Nha Trang

The beach city of Nha Trang in the central province of Khanh Hoa on April 22 hosted a symposium themed “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific: Scientific Challenges and Possible Solutions.”
NA examines revised Enterprise Law

NA examines revised Enterprise Law

Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday agreed that it was necessary to revise the Enterprise Law in order to enforce the Constitution, especially taking into consideration the relationship between the State, market, and businesses, as they discussed
Obama visit to Asia seen as counterweight to China

Obama visit to Asia seen as counterweight to China

President Barack Obama's travels through Asia in coming days aim to reassure partners about the renewed U.S. commitment to the region, with an eye both to China's rising assertiveness and the fast-growing markets that are the center of gravity
South Korea says North may be close to nuclear test

South Korea says North may be close to nuclear test

North Korea could well be preparing to carry out a fourth nuclear test, South Korea said Tuesday, citing increased activity at its main test site just days ahead of a visit to Seoul by US President Barack Obama.
Hanoi CPI picks up in April

Hanoi CPI picks up in April

April’s Consumer Price Index in Hanoi rose 0.12% from the previous month and 6.27% compared to the same period last year, according to the Municipal Statistics Office.
Duong Chi Dung appeals death penalty

Duong Chi Dung appeals death penalty

The former chairman of Vinalines has appealed his conviction on charges of intentionally violating state regulations and embezzling state assets.
Sketches reveal misery of war

Sketches reveal misery of war

Veteran artist Huynh Phuong Dong is celebrating his 90th birthday by displaying oil paintings, sketches, posters, and statues he created in the last several decades at an exhibition that opened in HCM City on Friday.

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