VIETNAM TODAY

Italian jazz artists to perform in Vietnam

Italian jazz artists Giuliana Soscia and Pino Jodice Duet will perform alongside famous Vietnamese saxophonist Quyen Thien Dac in a concert at Hanoi Opera House on December 10.

Japan pledges ODA provision to Vietnam

Japan will maintain the official development assistance for Vietnam’s socio-economic development projects, PM Yoshihiko Noda has said.

US extends exemptions for Asian powers to Iran oil sanctions

The US has extended exemptions from sanctions designed to choke Iran's oil exports to nine major Asian economic powers.

Schools stymied in providing physical education

Physical education is proving difficult to teach due to a lack of facilities and overcrowded school timetables.

Hanoi to spend $5b on waste treatment

Hanoi has approved spending over $5.1 billion on collecting, classifying and properly treating solid waste to reduce environmental pollution.

Severe drought hits central and southern regions

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned cities and provinces from Quang Tri to Ninh Thuan might face severe drought in the 2012–2013 dry season.

Overseas Vietnamese import cars

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in the import of cars by overseas Vietnamese in recent years.

Marijuana goes legal in Washington state amid mixed messages

Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts celebrate Washington's new status as the first state in the nation to legalize pot for adult recreational use.

Nuclear power students to have tuition fees paid

Students who study nuclear power at domestic universities will now have their tuition and accommodation fees waived, thanks to the Government's recent draft decision.

Ponds and lakes in Hanoi evaporating

Twenty one lakes in Hanoi and 150 hectares of water surface have disappeared over the last 20 years, since 1990.

Hanoi tunnel develops cracks

Kim Lien Tunnel, the most modern of its kind in Hanoi, has continued facing cracks and seepage after just two-year operation.

Hanoi to host 16th Asian Petanque Championship

As many as 163 athletes will attend the 16th Asian Petanque Championship, to be held for the first time in Hanoi from December 12-16.

Police official prosecuted for aiding escape of Vinalines ex-leader

The Ministry of Public Security has decided to prosecute a policeman for aiding the escape of the Vinalines Former Chairman.

Danang vows to fire crooked traffic officers

Danang City authorities have decided to dismiss any traffic officer found taking bribes, said the Secretary of the city's Party Committee.

New company aims to send humans back to the moon

Two former top NASA officials unveiled plans to sell manned flights to the moon by the end of the decade.

VNPT, Viettel illegally increase data transmission rates

VNPT and Viettel have illegally increased fees for data transmission by 45% -46%, one agency reported.

2013 AFC Cup fixtures announced

V-League Champions SHB Danang will take on archrilvals at the 2013 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup.

Vietnam regards WB as reliable partner

The Vietnamese Government always sees the WB as a reliable partner in supporting the country’s development process and policy consultancy.

Vietnam, US boost public-private health cooperation

Over 160 delegates from the Ministry of Health, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and the US embassy discussed public-private cooperation in health services.