VIETNAM TODAY

The United States International Trade Commission has decided to cancel anti-subsidy measures against companies exporting frozen shrimp from Vietnam.

The first complete Vietnamese software package to assist primary students and teachers studying their mother tongue was presented to the public in Hanoi on September 20.

A series of activities were held on September 21 in Hanoi to mark World Rhino Day, which falls on September 22.

Medical waste and wastewater which are improperly treated are adding to health concerns and environmental pollution in Vietnam.

The world's chemical weapons watchdog has begun on Saturday to examine details of Syria's chemical arsenal supplied by the regime, as rebels agreed a truce with jihadists in a key border town.

A famtrip delegation comprised of 30 international travel agencies conducted a fact-finding tour of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 20.

Farmers have begun harvesting sugarcane in Hau Giang Province, the country's largest producer, but do not expect to earn high profits since prices are low.

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Le Huu Duc and US Transportation Commander Gen. William Fraser pledged to continue highly efficient co-operation in military transportation between the two countries.

North Korea on Saturday said it would postpone indefinitely reunions of separated families with the South that were due to be held in four days' time.

The SBV will continue classifying more banks with ineffective operations in order to get approval from the PM to restructure them.

Striker Cong Phuong’s only goal on September 20 helped U19 Vietnam defeat their Laos opponents in the first tough semi-final match of the ASEAN U19 Youth Football Championship in Indonesia, qualifying for the final.

The owner of two hydropower projects in Dong Nai Province claimed that these plants would cause less harm to the environment than public concerns suggest.

The ongoing 34th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on September 20 witnessed a series of meetings of its committees which made important decisions to the bloc.

Late Japanese archaeologist Nishimura Masanari, who made many contributions to Vietnamese archaeology, was awarded a posthumous Friendship Medal by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences yesterday.

Education experts have proposed significant changes across the board for Vietnamese education.

Vietnam wants to receive support from the United Nations to fulfill its tasks when joining the organisation’s peacekeeping mission, a senior army official has said.

Super Typhoon Usagi -- one of the strongest storms of the year -- barrelled towards Hong Kong and southern China on Friday, prompting warnings of fierce winds and torrential rains.

Vice-President of Vietnam-US Society Bui The Giang called the visiting Soldier’s Heart Initiative organisation for delivering more initiatives to promote Vietnam- America relationship in Hanoi on September 19.

A senior Vietnamese official has stated that Ho Chi Minh City is appreciative of its cooperation with Cuba, which spans many areas including bio-technology, medicine, infrastructure, tourism and food processing.