VIETNAM TODAY

Author of ‘Life without Limits’ to visit Vietnam

Nick Vujicic, the Australian national, who is now known the world over for his autobiography ‘Life without Limits’ and his awe inspiring conquest of his physical disabilities, will be in Vietnam by May 22 and hold talks with thousands

NA deputies discuss connection with voters

A conference to share experience in maintaining the connection between National Assembly (NA) deputies and voters was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 13.

Vietnam’s loan rates highest in the region

Currently, Vietnam’s interest rates on loans are still highest in the region despite strenuous efforts by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to adjust them since mid-2012.

Vietnam faces high infection risk of avian influenza H7N9

Vietnam faces a high risk of avian influenza H7N9 spreading into the country as it shares a borderline with China, Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien said at a conference in Hanoi on April 13.

Prisoners, guards clash over Guantanamo Bay raid

Months of increased tension at the Guantanamo Bay prison boiled over into a clash between guards and detainees Saturday as the military closed a communal section of the facility and moved its inmates into single cells.

Man who claims to cure disease by talking banned from practice

Authorities in Can Tho halted the operation of a clinic whose owner claims to be able to cure his patients by speaking to them.

Plane misses Bali runway and lands in sea

A passenger jet operated by budget airline Lion Air -- which recently sealed blockbuster orders for new planes -- missed the runway at Bali airport Saturday and landed in the sea but everybody on board survived.

Baghdad revisited, 10 years after the fall of Saddam

Despite being ravaged by a decade of war and insurgent attacks, normal life continues Baghdad.

Ca Mau Cape national park receives Ramsar title

Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has received the certificate recognizing it as the 2,088 th world Ramsar site.

Minh to compete at 2013 Badminton Asia Champs

World No.10 Nguyen Tien Minh will join his Vietnamese teammates at the 2013 Badminton Asia Championships in Taipei, China from April 16-21.

First rubber expo kicks off in HCM City

The country’s first international rubber and tyre industry exhibition opened on April 12 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7.

UK confirms use of chemical weapons in Syria, media say

Tests at the British Ministry of Defence on a Syrian soil sample reveal that chemical weapons have been used in the conflict, the Times reported on Saturday.

Quang Nam educates locals about mine risks

Danish Demining Group Vietnam has launched an education project for the prevention of accidents related to landmines and unexploded ordnances in central Quang Nam province’s Duy Xuyen district.

Over 158,000 taels of gold sold in six auctions

Some 158,200 taels of gold bullion (roughly six tonnes) were sold in six auctions held by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits western Japan

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan early on Saturday, injuring at least 15 people and destroying some houses, officials and reports said.

West Lake remains attractive despite market slump

Despite the real estate slump, land and housing around Hanoi’s West Lake is still highly priced and attractive to better-off people.

11 Indonesian pirates to be extradited

Eleven Indonesian pirates, detained by Vietnamese marine police last year, will be extradited to Indonesia today (April 13), Vietnamese marine authorities announced.

VND24,000 billion investment for Central Highlands

Nearly VND24,000 billion will be allocated to the areas of the Central Highlands region’s strength such as coffee processing, rubber, eco-tourism and modern industry.

Vietnam asks China to end tourism plan in Hoang Sa

A representative from the Foreign Ministry has opposed China’s plan to bring tourists to Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.

Mobile computer schools narrow divide

One-thousand days since the idea of building mobile schools and provide computer education to children in rural areas struck Nguyen Van Hanh, five such institutions have been set up.

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