VIETNAM TODAY

Moscow skeptical about US autopsy of Russian boy

Russia voiced strong skepticism Saturday about the U.S. autopsy on a 3-year-old adopted Russian boy in Texas and demanded further investigation as thousands rallied in Moscow to support the Kremlin ban on U.S. adoptions of Russian children.

Kazakhstan-Ho Chi Minh City air route opens

Air Astana officially launched its air route linking the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan and Ho Chi Minh City on March 1.

Destitute life under Can Tho Bridge

A dozen of families are living in wet and ragged huts without electricity and clean water under Can Tho Bridge.

Vietnam Tra Fish Association established

The Vietnam Tra Fish Association has been set up with the aim to boost the development of the tra fish breeding industry.

Obama signs order for $85 billion in US budget cuts

US President Barack Obama has reluctantly signed a ‘sequester’ order that put into effect $85 billion in budget cuts, after he and Republicans failed to reach a deal to avoid an austerity drive that could damage the economy and

USAID supports central province’s response to disasters

The USAID Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance and Vietnam Red Cross Society jointly held a seminar to evaluate the current situation and propose solutions to reduce the risk of natural disasters in Thua Thien-Hue central province.

Postgrads opt to work as domestic helps

Despite excellent degree results, many postgraduates are being forced to find employment as home helps.

Fines to rise for poor quality animal products

Those who produce or trade substandard animal and poultry products will be subject to a fine up to 200 million VND (9,600 USD).

ASEAN-EU 2013: Opportunity for practical cooperation

The 3rd ASEAN-EU Business Summit—a high profile forum for economic dialogue—aims to foster stronger trade and investment ties between the two blocs.

Al Qaeda's Abou Zeid 'killed by Chadian troops'

Abou Zeid, a top commander of al Qaeda in North Africa known for his brutality and violence, was killed by Chadian forces operating in northern Mali earlier this week, Chad’s President Idriss Deby said Friday.

Vietnam, Denmark tighten green growth ties

Denmark is willing to continue cooperating with Vietnam in green growth by sharing experience in dealing with climate change, environmental protection and green energy, said Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Villy Sovndal.

Auto registration fee cut awaits government’s decision

The MoF has submitted a draft decree to the government which would reduce registration fees on cars, said an official.

WB helps Vietnam improve education

The World Bank (WB) has approved two loans worth 150 million USD to help Vietnam maintain its higher education reform programme and prepare five-year-old children for school.

Minh defends his WBF No.9

The latest Word Badminton Federation (WBF) men’s rankings, announced on February 28, reveal top Vietnamese player Nguyen Tien Minh has managed to remain in ninth place.

Government official urges amending controversial exam regulation

Banning students from distributing recordings or images revealing exam cheating is contrary to regulations in the Law on Denouncement, a government official said.

Bangladesh clashes over war crimes verdicts kill 52

Fresh clashes erupted Friday in Bangladesh, bringing the number of people killed to 52 in violence triggered by convictions for Islamist leaders over war crimes committed during the 1971 independence war.

Vietnamese businesses face hurdles in Eastern Europe

Vietnamese businesses face numerous challenges in Eastern Europe in the face of its weak purchasing power and fierce international competition.

Sub-standard helmet wearers to be fined

Authorities have claimed they are determined to enforce the law on safe helmets on both sellers and wearers to ensure traffic safety.

Two Vietnamese students honoured in Australia

Two Vietnamese students in the New South Wales State of Australia received the certificates of merit from the governor for their outstanding study record on February 28.