VIETNAM TODAY

Preservation of the ceremonial gongs in the Central Highlands is facing serious challenges because the culture is being lost, according to experts.

A fast-moving fire roared a nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing more than 230 panicked partygoers.

A teacher at a private preschool in Dong Nai Province was sentenced two years in jail for manslaughter of a 15-month-old boy.

The northern province of Ninh Binh should make the most of its tourism and services potential to serve its socio-economic development and improve the lives of local people.

Venezuela's government is flat-out lying to its people about cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez's health, the country's leading opposition figure charged.

Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union launched the 2013 Spring Volunteer Campaign on January 27, attracting 11,000 students from 8 local districts.

The largest landfill in Vinh Long Province has caused environmental concerns for the surrounding communities.

Vietnamese Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien attended the Global Health Conference from January 26-27 in Beijing to discuss the next 100 years of the health sector.

Novak Djokovic said he was motivated by going into the history books as the winner of three consecutive Australian Open titles after he mastered his rival Andy Murray in the final on Sunday.

The Forest Protection Department is warning below average rainfall and a prolonged dry season may threaten more forest fires in many provinces and cities nationwide.

A professional motorbike taxi service (xe om) has been started in Hanoi.

Construction on the US$9 billion Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical complex in Thanh Hoa province will begin very soon following the signing of an EPC contract.

The Czech Republic's leftist former prime minister Milos Zeman looked to have won the country's first direct presidential election.

Obesity has become a global pandemic, experts said, calling for urgent action beyond just blaming people for lacking willpower.

Between 300 and 500 voluntary teachers from native English-speaking countries will come to Vietnam each year to work in schools following a landmark deal.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh on January 26 examined training and combat readiness at Air Force Regiment 923 of Division 371 under the Air Defence-Air Force in Thanh Hoa province.

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is second in a list of 100 international cities with the good hotels services, according to a new survey.

Around 80% of construction companies reported profits last year, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Thousands of people, many holding signs with names of gun violence victims and messages such as "Ban Assault Weapons Now," joined a rally for gun control on Saturday, marching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.