VIETNAM TODAY

Greek haircut only in 'extreme' case: bailout chief

Eurozone governments would only write off part of Greece's debt in "extreme circumstances", the head of the European bailout fund, Klaus Regling, told a German newspaper.

Flood-proof homes re-sold illegally

Many houses in State-funded floodproof residential clusters in the Mekong Delta have been sold or transferred illegally, provincial officials said.

Vietnamese models pose in New York

The seven finalists of the Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2012 had a photo shoot at the Times Square in New York.

Banks play coy on interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam has set ceiling interest rates, but banks have been slow in making the announcement public.

EU recognises Vietnam’s progress on timber legality

Vietnam and the EU completed the third round of negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement to implement the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade programme.

Firms cynically exploit commendations to target pre-schoolers

Firms are targeting pre-school kids as part of their marketing campaigns by sponsoring traditional commendation certificates for good behaviour.

Drilling begins on Ca pass tunnel

Work started on a tunnel route under the Ca Pass that will link provinces of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa and reduce traffic accidents along National Highway 1A.

Another draw for Liem at UAE Chess Champs

Vietnam’s International Grand Master Le Quang Liem was held to a draw by his Chinese rival Ma Qun at an ongoing chess tournament in the UAE.

Viettel steals march on rival VNPT

Viettel Corporation may exceed the combined earnings this year of rival VNPT Group, operator of two major mobile service providers, Vinaphone and MobiFone.

Second-hand motorbike shops see slump in sales

Second-hand motorbike shops in HCM City are facing a slump following the newly adjusted decree 71.

First study on cancer treatment expenses conducted in Vietnam

A study on the expense of cancer treatment, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is being implemented, involving on 1,500 patients.

McIlroy eyes big finish as Jimenez celebrates

The European Tour heads to its end-of-season finale in Dubai with the oldest winner in its history and an exhausted world number one hoping to rediscover his touch.

Rivals dispute leadership of France's conservatives

The result of a tightly fought two-way contest to choose the next leader of France's conservatives remained unclear early on Monday, with both sides claiming they had won.

Land accumulation and dealing with consequences

International experience confirms that agricultural modernization always goes with the systematic concentration of land and the increase of the average land area of farmer households, and this trend will take place in Vietnam.

ASEAN adopts human rights declarations

Leaders of ASEAN member states issued the Phnom Penh declaration, approving the Human Rights Declaration.

Exhibition on Long Bien Bridge

The legend of Long Bien Bridge is the major theme of an exhibition to be held in Hanoi from November 21-24.

Large bamboo grove withers in Hoang Lien National Park

According to the management board of Hoang Lien National Park, nearly 400 hectares of a small and medium-sized bamboo grove in the buffer zone of the park has completely withered.

Retailers urged to stock up for Tet

Relevant authorities and businesses should ensure adequate supply of goods and price stability during Tet early next year, the Government website has quoted Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai as saying.