VIETNAM TODAY

Authorities in Dong Nai proposed a halt to construction of two hydropower projects due to their potential environmental pollution.

Hoang Long company has suddenly confiscated dozens of taxis in Can Tho Province, leaving many drivers jobless.

While the authorities are trying to curb the use of fake helmets, producers have made the situation more complicated by selling helmets which are not specifically for drivers.

Hanoi's authorities criticised several departments and agencies for their lack of responsibility which has led to the city's low PCI.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai approved the municipal People's Committee of Hanoi's proposal to revise the master plan for the Starlake – the biggest urban development project ever in Hanoi.

The National Traditional Boat Race Tournament 2013 will take place in Ha Tien town in southern Kien Giang province between April 25 and May 3.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent support of judicial cooperation activities with Sri Lanka .

Many of Hanoi's neighbourhood playgrounds lie idle while larger parks become overcrowded.

The role of village midwives in the country's health system will officially be recognised when the Ministry of Health's circular 07/2013/TT-BYT comes into effect at the beginning of next month.

Vietnam’s macroeconomics is on the right track, said Alfred Schipke, head of an International Monetary Fund team reviewing macroeconomic and structural policies.

Bayern Munich’s incredible season continued when they handed Barcelona one of their heaviest defeats for years, hammering the Catalans 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Luxury shopping centres are being threatened with closure in Hanoi due to a lack of customers.

The law on the prevention and control of smoking takes effect on May 1, 2013, according to the Health Ministry.

President Truong Tan Sang and the Acting Trade Representative of the US, Ambassador Demetrios James Marantis said they believe Vietnam and the US will soon reach an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

ASEAN leaders will discuss approaches to maintaining a stable and peaceful environment, security, and maritime freedom in the East Sea at their April 24–25 summit in Brunei.

Several people were honoured for the first time for their great contribution to wildlife protection.

Vietnam’s education policy focus is regularly shifting from the right to education in general to the right to quality education.

Sappers from the Thai Binh Provincial Military High Command have succeeded in disabling a 500-pound bomb.

Clashes on Tuesday in north Iraq between security forces and anti-government protesters allegedly infiltrated by militants left 27 people dead and about 70 injured, top army officers said.