VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese forces expand search area

Vietnam’s search and rescue forces are enlarging their search area for the missing Malaysian passenger jet carrying 239 people on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, the Search and Rescue Centre reported on March 9.

Vietnam continues search for missing Malaysian plane

Vietnam has deployed a total of two planes and seven ships to search for the Malaysian passenger jet which went missing on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing early March 8.

Oil slicks offer sign that Malaysian jet crashed

Two large oil slicks spotted by the Vietnamese air force offered the first sign that a jetliner carrying 239 people had crashed into the ocean after vanishing from radar without sending a single distress call.

Photos reveal women's diplomatic role

The Southern Vietnam Women Museum is showcasing 80 photos and other items related to women who made a contribution to diplomacy during the wars in Vietnam.

Virginia increases trade ties with Vietnam

Virginia wants to work closely with Vietnam to further develop their economic, trade, investment and education ties, governor Terry McAuliffe has said.

Land reoccupation shakes Hanoi

People in Hanoi’s Van Loi Village are still stunned after their houses were destroyed in the lead up to Tet holiday despite hasty deadline and incomplete compensation.

Japanese cherry blossom festival opens in Hanoi

As many as 200 Japanese cherry blossom trees are in full bloom at a festival that is open to the public on March 8-9.

Vietnam joins search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane

Vietnam is to dispatch 8 aircrafts and nine naval ships to join regional search and rescue efforts for the Malaysian Airlines plane going missing in the area off Vietnamese coast early on March 8.

School students receive ASEAN young scientist awards

Vietnamese students have won second and third prizes for math and science at the Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS) 9th Regional Congress held in Malaysia from March 3-7.

Missing airliner carrying 239 triggers Southeast Asia search

Malaysia and Vietnam on Saturday led a search for a Malaysia Airlines jet that has gone missing over Southeast Asia, as fears mounted over the fate of the 239 people aboard.

UN grants US$1.1 million for new-style rural building

The United Nations will provide a non-refundable aid of US$1.1 million for Vietnam to implement its national target programme on building new-style rural areas.

Malaysia Airlines loses contact with plane carrying 239 people

Malaysia Airlines said on Saturday it had lost contact with a plane carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.

Minister of Transport may prosecute Lai Chau bridge collapse case

Transport minister Dinh La Thang has asked local authorities in Lai Chau Province to prosecute individuals and agencies responsible for the collapse of the suspension bridge in the area.

Thai hotels ranked among world’s cheapest

The UK-based website Hotels.com has placed three popular destinations in Thailand among the top 10 affordable accommodations in the world.

Local exports to benefit from FTAs with EU

The impacts of a Vietnam-EU trade deal were discussed at a seminar hosted by the European Trade Policy and Investment Support Project in Hanoi on March 7.

Japan seeks business opportunities in Binh Duong

Twenty General Directors and CEOs from small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan’s Saitama prefecture arrived in the southern Binh Duong on March 7 to seek investment opportunities.

Iran says Israel fabricated Gaza weapons claim

Iran's foreign minister on Friday sharply rejected an Israeli allegation that Tehran tried to ship missiles to the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, calling it a "lie".

Vietnam affirms ASEAN’s commitment to human rights

Vietnam that serves as a coordinator for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the UN Human Rights Council has affirmed the association’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights.

Ukraine crisis: Putin tells Obama relations should not suffer over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Barack Obama on Friday that relations between the two countries should not suffer due to disagreements over Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

Urgent measures taken to prevent forest fires

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has sent an urgent instruction to several cities and provinces asking them to promptly strengthen inspections of fire-related agricultural practices in order to lower the risk of forest fire.

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