VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese FM to attend AMM 46

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will attend the 46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit and the 20th ASEAN Regional Forum in Brunei from June 28-July 2.

Hanoi leaders to face votes of confidence in early July

Eighteen major officials from Hanoi will face votes of confidence during the meeting of the municipal people’s council, one official has said.

ANZ expert warns inflation resurface due to medicine price hikes

An expert has said that Vietnam may face the risk of inflation resurfacing in the coming time if the prices of medicine and health services continue rising.

Taiwanese airline to launch Dong Hoi-Taipei route

The first international route linking Dong Hoi in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province with Taipei, Taiwan (China) is to open from August this year.

New flame-headed bird species found in Cambodia capital

A new species of bird with a distinctive orange-red coloured tuft of feathers on its head has been found in Cambodia's populous capital city, conservationists said on Wednesday.

Two Vietnamese models ready for Asia Contest

Phan Hoang Thu and Nguyen Dieu Linh will represent Vietnam at the 2013 Asia Super Model Contest in Nanning, China from July 1-15.

Vietnam, Thailand move towards strategic partnership

Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to issue a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership.

Veteran returns home after 40 years

A Vietnamese war veteran, who is believed to be dead for 40 years, suddenly reappeared in his hometown.

Vietnam’s GDP growth estimated at 4.9% in first half

Vietnam is estimated to post a GDP growth of 4.9% in the first half of this year, said an official.

Local researchers trained in carbon control

Domestic energy scientists and experts have received training in carbon management-related issues at a two-day seminar which closed on June 25 in Hanoi.

Dong Nai to pull rug on polluting projects

Many firms in southern Dong Nai Province found to be releasing toxic waste into the environment will have their permits withdrawn by the end of the year.

GMS transport network to be upgraded

National Highway 217 running through central Thanh Hoa province will be upgraded and expanded under the second Northern Greater Mekong Sub-region Transport Network Improvement Project.

Environmental protection to be taught at schools next year

The Ministry of Education and Training has requested making environmental protection part of curriculums nationwide in 2014.

Qatar emir hands power to 'new generation' son

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani said on Tuesday he was stepping down and handing power to his 33-year-old son Sheikh Tamim.

FDI hits nearly US$10.5 billion in six months

In the first half of this year, Vietnam attracted nearly US$10.5 billion in foreign direct investment to 554 new and 217 existing projects, up 15.9% from a year earlier.

Authorities start to crack down on fuel stations

HCM City will tighten control over the operation of fuel stations after a spate of fires.

Vietnamese photographer brings home prize

Vietnamese photographer Tran Viet Van has received an Honorable Mention in the professional Fine Art category at the seventh annual Prix de la Photographic in Paris.

Indian PM on landmark Kashmir trip after deadly attack

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to pay a landmark visit to troubled Indian Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after heavily-armed militants killed eight soldiers in the deadliest attack in the region for five years.

Veka charts a course to help Vinashin get on its feet again

Netherlands’ shipbuilder Veka Group is looking to sail into Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry though joining hands with the struggling state-run Vinashin.

Fifth ASEAN Schools Games kicks off

Student athletes from Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines and Laos began their competitions in Hanoi on June 24.

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