VIETNAM TODAY

Thai anti-govt protesters target PM again despite hint of talks

Protesters in Thailand said they will rally at ministries and companies linked to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, keeping up pressure on her to resign despite a vague proposal of talks from their leader.

Inconsistent regulations put Asiatic black bear in danger

Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province have been unable to send a sick Asiatic black bear to a rescue centre due to cumbersome procedures and inconsistent regulations.

NEWS BRIEF & COMMENT: Innovation and Competitiveness: Lessons from Samsung's Galaxy S5

Since the introduction of the Galaxy S5 by Samsung in a presentation style reminiscent of Steve Jobs' at the Mobile World Congress in Spain last Monday, the media is abuzz about what is cool and what is missing

World football stars to visit Vietnam

Two world-known footballers - Ruud van Nistelrooy (the Netherlands) and Robert Pires (France) – will tour Vietnam in April to showcase the Trophy Cup of UEFA Champions League 2014.

Payments for ecosystem services tally VND2,850 billion

The programme of Payments for Forest Environmental Services has provided funding totalling nearly VND2,850 billion to 34 provinces and cities in Vietnam over the past five years.

Incomes in medical sector must be reviewed for effective reform

Public hospitals should review the pay scale of medical staff to help make the sector's reform more effective, said Dr. Pham Manh Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Medical Association.

Vietnam to celebrate International Day of Happiness

Vietnam is to celebrate for the first time the International Day of Happiness, which is marked throughout the world on March 20, with the aim of promoting the well-being of all people.

New tourism route linking Thailand inaugurated

The central province of Ha Tinh on February 26 launched a new travel route linking it and Thailand’s Sakon Nakhon province.

Cambodia lifts ban on demonstrations

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has removed a one-month-old ban on public rallies after the country’s general situation has improved, Gen. Kheng Tito, spokesman for the National Military Police, said on February 26.

VietJet Air launches HCM City-Da Lat flights

Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet Air officially launched service between Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands resort town of Da Lat (Lam Dong province) on February 26, its 22nd route so far.

Polishing the American Dream: Vietnamese-owned nail salons are spread throughout South Florida

Many Vietnamese have landed jobs in the nail salon industry in the US as they seek prosperity for their families.

Lai Chau bridge collapse blamed on bad construction

Poor construction was a major cause of the recent collapse of the suspension bridge in Lai Chau Province, says a leading construction expert in Vietnam.

Ministry of Health to change payment policies

The Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has proposed several solutions to improve payment policies and reduce violations in the sector.

Vietnamese food honoured at Asian Culinary Week

Traditional Vietnamese dishes are the major highlights of an Asian culinary week being held in Prague, the Czech Republic, from February 26 to March 4.

Seminar discusses international experience in child adoption

Vietnamese and foreign delegates are gathering in Hanoi on February 27-28 to share experience in child adoption and legal options available to families wishing to adopt children.

Merkel set for historic UK visit

German chancellor Angela Merkel will make an historic speech to Britain's parliament on Thursday before holding EU talks with Prime Minister David Cameron and taking tea with Queen Elizabeth II.

National labour safety week slated for March

The 16th annual National Week on Labour Safety and Hygiene – Fire and Explosion Prevention will be launched from March 16-22 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnam calls for UK education support

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has called on the UK to share its experience in education and provide Vietnam with technical assistance.

Climate change project launched in Long An

The US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the southern Long An provincial People’s Committee kicked off a climate change project on February 26.

Foreign language education banned at kindergarten level

The Ministry of Education and Training asked education departments nationwide to take measures stop the teaching of foreign languages at kindergartens.

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