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Security tight as Pakistan votes in landmark poll

Security tight as Pakistan votes in landmark poll

Millions of registered voters across Pakistan cast their ballots Saturday in a landmark general election marking the country’s first transition of civilian governments. Following a violent campaign season, security has been tightened.
JICA plans increasing ODA for Vietnam’s agriculture

JICA plans increasing ODA for Vietnam’s agriculture

Vietnam hopes to receive more support from the Japanese Government to develop its agricultural sector in a modern direction, ensuring food security and adapting to climate change, a Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development senior official has said.
Second Mekong Resources Forum opens

Second Mekong Resources Forum opens

The second Mekong Resources Forum on investment cooperation and the sustainable development of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region - was held in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on May 10.
3G users in Vietnam sharply increase

3G users in Vietnam sharply increase

The number of 3G users in Vietnam in 2012 increased about five times compared to the previous year, according to a survey announced in Hanoi on May 9.
Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel made a surprise visit to northern Afghanistan on Friday where she inspected her troops less than two weeks after a German special forces soldier was killed and a second wounded, a military spokesman said.
Red River Delta Civilisation on show

Red River Delta Civilisation on show

Haiphong Museum in coordination with the National History Museum, the heritage centre of Thang Long-Hanoi and Haiphong’s antiques association hosted a major display of the Red River Delta’s civilisation in the city’s museum on May 9.
Non-smoking environment for workers discussed

Non-smoking environment for workers discussed

A seminar was held on May 9 in Hanoi to discuss the implementation of the law and strategy on the prevention and control of the harmful effects tobacco has on public servants and workers.
Children want say in law

Children want say in law

Vietnamese children believe they should have a say in the country’s laws on child protection, care and education, according to the results of an opinion poll.
US Ohio kidnapping suspect may face death penalty

US Ohio kidnapping suspect may face death penalty

Authorities in Ohio said that they will seek aggravated murder charges against Ariel Castro, an ex-school bus driver from Cleveland suspected of kidnapping, imprisoning and sexually abusing three women for an almost 10 year period. If convicted, Castro could
A wild elephant gets trapped

A wild elephant gets trapped

A young wild elephant has been caught in a poacher's trap in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak for three days, despite efforts by relevant authorities to free him.
Vietnam asserts sovereignty over Truong Sa

Vietnam asserts sovereignty over Truong Sa

A Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has voiced Vietnam’s concern about the news that China dispatched 32 fishing vessels to the area of the Truong Sa archipelago.

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