VIETNAM TODAY

At the Liberty Hotel No. 4 in HCM City, non-smoking signs can be seen on all of the lobby's tables and at the receptionist's desk. Such signs are a familiar sight in many countries, but in Vietnam, they are

Cases of HIV and syphilis among gay men in Bangkok are on the rise, according to data released by US and Thai health authorities on Friday.

Many well-off families in big cities like HCM and Hanoi have been paying billions of VND on luxury coffins to prepare for death.

Households in some apartment blocks in Hanoi and Danang cities have been living in constant fear of a building collapse.

More than 20 countries across the globe are showcasing over 200 kites of various shapes and colours at the Vietnam International Kite Exhibition, which opened in the northern province of Nam Dinh on June 28.

Vietnam’s exports of aquatic products are forecast to hit 6.5 billion USD this year, about 300 million USD more than last year’s figure.

Vietnam will spare no effort in joining with other ASEAN member nations to build a strong, united ASEAN for regional peace, security, stability and development.

The death toll in one of the worst riots in China's restive Xinjiang area has been raised to 35 from 27, state media said on Friday, amid reporss of tightened security ahead of a sensitive anniversary.

A coffee service on motorbikes and bicycles, which requires only a small investment capital but can generate big profit, have become more popular in HCM City.

Huyndai Vinashin announced on June 27 that it is building four oil tankers, each with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes, for Italian company D’Amico International Shipping S.A.

Vietnam and Indonesia issued a joint statement during President Truong Tan Sang's official visit to Indonesia on June 27-28.

Vietnam, along with the US, India and Germany, have the greatest number of Internet users affected by phishing attacks, with the total number doubling since last year, computer security company Kaspersky Lab says.

The State Bank of Vietnam has just issued circulars that further lowered the deposit and lending interest rates of foreign credit institutions.

A free rock night featuring six finalists from 42 bands competing at Tiger Translate national rock contest will be held at Thong Nhat Park in downtown Hanoi tomorrow. Visitors must be 18 years of age or over.

European leaders on Friday agreed to deploy 8.0 billion euros ($10.4 billion) to help create jobs for young people at a summit that also backed a tentative deal on the EU's next trillion-euro budget, despite simmering doubts.

The War Remnants Museum, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Vietnam Women’s Museum have entered the list of the top 25 most attractive museums in Asia, according to a recent Travelers' Choice Attractions survey conducted by TripAdvisor.

Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries are now subject to a large-scale relaxed visa program issued by the Japanese government in a bid to increase the number of tourists from these nations to the East Asian country.

Hanoi authorities have punished several state employees for their violations of working regulations after recent spot checks.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and provincial authorities have agreed not to go ahead with 338 hydro-power plant projects with a total capacity of more than 1,000MW.