VIETNAM TODAY

The flood of illegally-printed books was discussed at a conference held by the Hanoi Market Watch.

"Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are looking forward to sinking their teeth into new, non-vampire roles, as they ponder life after the "Twilight" saga.

Japan's Prime Minister Noda dissolved the lower house of parliament for an election next month, in a political gamble widely expected to strip his centre-left party of power.

A strategically important meeting was held in Da Nang City to discuss the economic development of the sea and islands.

Following several years of delays, construction work has finally begun on Starlake, a modern urban development area close to Hanoi's West Lake.

Vietnam has been opening its doors to receive foreign tourists for the last 20 years. However, it remains unprofessional in persuading foreign travelers to spend their money in Vietnam.

Local authorities should have plans to evacuate people from the Tranh River 2 hydropower plant area to ensure safety, an expert said.

An exhibition of nearly 200 antiques has been showcased at Danang Museum.

Local miners are supporting Chinese firms in over-exploiting domestic minerals.

Thousands of local people have been ordered to move to higher ground as a tropical low pressure system is heading for the southern coast.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has assigned the Vietnam Institute for Culture and Arts to make a dossier on Oc Eo-Ba The relic and submit to UNESCO to seek recognition as a world cultural heritage site.

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale has struck Tranh River 2 hydropower plant in Quang Nam.

After retirement, a 80 year-old teacher has opened her own doors to teach disabled and disadvantaged children in Hanoi.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called for Hungary to support Vietnam in expanding cooperation with European Union countries and Free Trade Area negotiations with the EU.

Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh has extended congratulations on Cambodia’s fine performance as ASEAN Chair in 2012 and successful organisation of ASEAN related meetings.

A freight train slammed into a parade float carrying wounded veterans in Texas, killing four people and injuring 17 others.

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia reviewed their fight against drugs and the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the 11th Trilateral / Bilateral Ministerial Meeting in Laos last year.

Thousands of villagers staged a protest outside one of South Korea's largest nuclear power plants Thursday, voicing growing public concern over safety standards after a series of scares and scandals.

Yellow apricot trees in many Mekong Delta localities blossomed early, worrying growers about sales for the Tet holiday.