VIETNAM TODAY

China issues nuclear safety blueprint, eyes $13 billion investment

China will have to spend around 80 billion yuan ($12.74 billion) by 2015 to upgrade the security of its nuclear facilities and radioactive contamination control to international standards, a report issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection said.

Police crack down on fake three-wheeling war vets in Hanoi

Hanoi police caught many drivers who falsely claimed to be disabled veterans to make money by operating three-wheeled vehicles.

At $499, is Microsoft's Surface tablet priced to move?

Microsoft's tablet with 32GB of storage will start at $499. Add the novel ultrathin keyboard, and the price jumps to $599.

Toyota Vietnam recalls over 5,000 cars

Toyota Motor Vietnam has decided to recall 5,299 Toyota sedans nationwide to check if there is a faulty power window switch.

Male supermodel to compete in Mister World

Supermodel Truong Nam Thanh has received an invitation from Mister World 2012 to represent Vietnam in this year’s beauty pageant, said director of Elite Vietnam company.

Dalat harbours illicit coffee shop sex trade

Some cafes in Dalat City have set up small shacks for those who want to seek private pleasures.

Hanoi to host ASEM Labour Ministers’ conference

The 4th ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers’ Conference will take place in Hanoi from October 24-26. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend and address the event.

Banks debts spur interest rate race

Despite low credit growth, many banks have attempted to attract deposits.

Pressure on Obama ahead of rematch with Romney

The pressure is on US President Barack Obama when he faces his Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the second debates.

City to host National Circus Gala 2012

Nearly 100 circus artists will perform original gravity-defying acrobatic feats at the National Circus Gala 2012 in HCMC from October 19-21.

Too many English curriculums make parents puzzled

Different schools are following different English curriculums, thus making parents puzzled.

Liver transplant patients face difficulties

Vietnamese hospitals are still facing many difficulties in liver transplant techniques, a doctor said.

Companies invest ahead of Tet

Businesses in HCMC have spent VND6.7 trillion on goods to prepare for the three months before and after the Tet holiday.

Khanh Hoa Province to install cameras to prevent crime

The People’s Committee in the central province of Khanh Hoa is considering installing cameras at strategic locations to protect foreign tourists from being victimized by petty thieves and pick-pocketers.

Iraq opens central bank corruption probe

Anti-corruption investigators have opened an inquiry into Iraq's central bank tied to alleged manipulation of the local currency's value against the US dollar.

Quang Ninh oil thieves prosecuted

Quang Ninh Province's police prosecuted 11 people for appropriating hundreds of thousands of litres of oil from a warehouse.

Fair brings back childhood memories

A recent trade fair held in Hanoi brought up childhood memories for many of the attendees.

Increases in drug prices put pressure on patients

The price of pharmaceuticals in Vietnam is on the rise, putting further pressure on patients, especially those with chornic diseases.

Historical relic site on Vietnam inaugurated in France

House No. 49 located in Cambaceres street in Paris suburb has become a historical relic site in Paris.

Australian Olympic chief wants anti-doping body

Australian Olympic chief renewed his calls for the nation's anti-doping body to have to right to compel witnesses to give evidence as it probes doping in cycling.

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