VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese, Filipino armies set sight on closer links

High-ranking officers of the Vietnamese and Filipino armies have agreed to enhance cooperation between their navies, maritime police, air and ground forces in a move to push forward defence ties between the two nations.

Planet found floating without star in space

Astronomers said Wednesday they have found a lonely planet outside the solar system floating alone in space and not orbiting a star.

International conference on conservation of primates in Indochina

Vietnam is one of few countries in the world home to species of primates which are at risk of extinction and in need of urgent protection, told an October 9 international conference.

Vietnam to foster Good Agricultural Practice

Vietnamese farmers should follow Vietnam Good Agricultural Practice (Viet GAP) in order to improve and expand their business.

PM offers ideas for closer ASEAN – China partnership

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung proposed major orientations for lifting the ASEAN-China strategic partnership to greater heights at the 16th ASEAN-China summit in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on October 9.

South Korean contractor denounced for USD2.1 million debt refusal

Thirty nine Vietnamese sub-contractors have accused a South Korea-owned company of refusing the debt of USD2.1 million.

HCMC residents struggling with flooding

Long and heavy rains have caused serious flooding in several areas of HCM City on the morning of September 9.

Japanese group sponsors Vietnam’s top badminton player

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has received sponsorship from Japan’s Kawasaki group for his next ten tournaments.

Karplus, Levitt, Warshel win Nobel chemistry prize

Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for laying the foundation for the computer models used to understand and predict chemical processes.

PM meets with Myanmar President

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Myanmar President U Thein Sein discussed measures to further boost bilateral relations during an October 9 meeting on the sidelines of the 23 rd ASEAN Summit in Brunei.

Traditional craft village tourism festival opens

The Traditional Craft Village Tourism Festival of Hanoi and the Red River Delta kicked off in Hanoi on October 8.

Asian filmmakers revisit classic Westerns

Two major Asian adaptations of classic Westerns have hit screens at the Busan International Film Festival, in a revival of a genre that drew some of its early inspiration from the cinema of the East.

ASEAN Summit opens in Brunei

ASEAN leaders convened their 23rd summit in Brunei on October 9 to accelerate the building of a united community by 2015, solve pending issues, and set orientations for the grouping beyond 2015.

EVN opposes Government Inspectorate’s conclusion

The Electricity of Vietnam Group said some contents of the recent Government Inspectorate’s conclusion on its non-core business are inaccurate.

Six dead in Philippine epidemic caused by rat urine

A bacterial epidemic caused by water contaminated with rat urine has hit a flood-ravaged region in the northern Philippines, killing six people and overwhelming local hospitals, a health official said Wednesday.

Vietnam urged to revitalise tea industry

Despite being a major tea producer, Vietnam has been urged to restructure its tea industry to enhance its competitiveness and foster sustainable development.

Children’s benefactors to be honoured

UNICEF Vietnam will hold a “UNICEF ZEROawards” ceremony in HCM City on December 5 to honour benefactors who have actively supported Vietnamese children.

Four weightlifters to compete in world championships

Four Vietnamese athletes will arrive in Poland to take part in the 2013 World Weightlifting Championships on October 17.

Hanoi to have Vo Nguyen Giap Road

Mr. To Van Dong, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hanoi, said the agency was planning a suitable route named after General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrives in Brunei

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Brunei capital Bandar Seri Begawan on October 8 evening, starting his participation in the 23rd ASEAN summit and related summits from October 8-10.

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