VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in identified cancer victims; however most of them receive their diagnoses at a late stage.

The Beijing Commercial Court ruled in favour of the Vinamit's ownership of the Duc Thanh brand name over a Chinese rival.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Circular 301 to ease the import of mobile phones, spirits and cosmetics.

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt on Monday arrived in North Korea on a private visit, despite apprehension from the US government over the timing of the trip.

Early winter’s penetrating chill is making Hanoians shiver. The temperature regularly drops to between 11°C and 15°C but feels much colder, and frequent drizzle only adds to its sting.

The Government has decided to spend USD115.2 million to support 23 poor districts nationwide to reduce poverty quickly and sustainably in the next five years.

Although the landmark 2,400 MW Son La hydropower plant was plugged into the national power grid recently, the potential for electricity shortages still loom across Vietnam.

Travelers to Vietnam are seeking more unique experiences from luxury travel and are bringing the family along for the ride, according to the results of a trends forecast.

A defiant speech by President Bashar al-Assad calling for peace in Syria has met rejection by the opposition.

A Vietnamese man was arrested with rhino horn worth more than half a million dollars in his luggage at Bangkok's main airport, Thai officials said.

Many economic groups from Southeast Asia have acquired Vietnamese companies, causing a shock to the local M&A market.

The Minister of Transport joined in a walk with 5,000 young people to raise awareness on transport safety.

Internet stores that provide service to online gamers may come under more scrutiny, according to a recent draft decree.

The rich cultural tapestry of the Red River Civilisation is being celebrated during the National Tourism Year 2013 in the delta, which kicked off on January 6 in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Cambodia Angkor Air on January 6 inaugurated the first non-stop flight route between Phnom Penh and Hanoi in a bid to meet the increasing transportation demand between the two countries.

Many who have come to HCM City for work will be unable to return to their hometowns to celebrate the lunar new year.

The global tech industry has become a tale of two sectors, with mobile devices surging at the expense of older electronics that are struggling, a forecast showed.

A host of changes are set to be made this year to the process by which hospitals nationwide bid for drugs, in a concerted effort to halt violations in the price management of medication.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on January 6 visited the border commune of Ban Lau, Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province, during his tour of the country’s northwest provinces.