VIETNAM TODAY

Tropical to hit Philippines’ Palawan, heading for Vietnam

The tropical depression formed off the Philippines’s Mindanao Island will sweep through the country’s Palawan Island tonight before entering the East Sea and targeting Vietnam, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

Taiwan doctors urge vigilance over new bird flu virus

Researchers in Taiwan on Thursday called on watchdogs to keep up their guard after a flu virus that commonly circulates among chickens was found for the first time in a human being.

Vietnamese victims stuck in Philippines after storm

Some Vietnamese reporters found two Vietnamese families still get stuck in Tacloban City, which was hardest-hit by the typhoon.

Conference looks at public health sector

Non-communicable conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and injuries caused by traffic accidents account for 70% of health problems in Vietnam.

Tien Minh knocked out of China Open 2013

Host player Tian Houwei outperformed Vietnamese hopeful Nguyen Tien Minh 2-1 at the first round of the China Open 2013 on November 13.

US posts $1 mln reward targeting Laos poaching ring

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday offered a $1 million reward to help smash a Laos-based poaching network slaughtering endangered elephants and rhinos for their precious horns and tusks.

Newly elected Deputy PM unveils diplomatic tasks

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has said Vietnam will continue carrying out its open foreign policy of befriending all nations alongside firmly defending national sovereignty.

Hanoi’s biggest dance club shut down

Hanoi authorities have just decided to shut down the Next Top Club, the biggest club in Hanoi, after uncovering various violations.

Poor management leads to destruction of forestland

Local authorities in Bac Giang Province have shown inconsistencies in forest management, leading to a large area of forest being destroyed by a local company.

PM receives European Commission Vice President

Vietnam wants to strengthen ties with the EU, particularly in economics, trade, investment and tourism, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told the visiting European Commission Vice President in Hanoi on November 13.

Highest hound? Rescued dog tackles Everest

An abandoned puppy rescued from a rubbish dump in India has trekked to Everest Base Camp, becoming what is believed to be the first dog to tackle the peak, his owner said Wednesday.

Vietnamese bodybuilders to compete at worlds

Vietnam will send four competitors to take part in the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championships in Hungary from November 13-17.

Vietnam, EU boost tourism cooperation

Vietnam and the European Union will hold regular dialogue and exchange information on tourism to ensure its sustainable development and competitiveness in both sides.

Eight die as mob storms Philippines rice store in wake of Typhoon Haiyan

Eight people were crushed to death as a huge crowd of typhoon survivors stormed a rice warehouse near the devastated city of Tacloban.

Unemployed graduates fail to settle student loans

Many poor students are unable to pay off loans from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies after graduation because they cannot find a job.

Rare mammal spotted in Vietnam for first time in 15 years

One of the rarest and most threatened mammals on earth has been caught on camera in Vietnam for the first time in 15 years, renewing hope for the recovery of the species, an international conservation group says.

Smuggled cigarettes expected to pipe up as Tet approaches

Authorities are moving to crack down on cigarette smuggling, expecting a surge in the illegal activity ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Khmer celebrate heritage during Ok Om Bok festival

The Mekong Delta provinces of Tra Vinh and Soc Trang are celebrating the ethnic Khmer community's Ok Om Bok Festival with a range of cultural activities.