VIETNAM TODAY

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vietnam is encouraging scientists from abroad to join scientific research and the transfer of new technology at local universities.

The government will increase the minimum wage to VND1.65-2.35 million per month from next January.

Apple CEO says the company will move production of one of its lines of Mac computers from China to the US next year.

Tourist safety is paramount, says Vietravel Company director Nguyen Quoc Ky.

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi called for a national dialogue to solve the current crisis during a live televised address, following clashes between his supporters and opposition protesters.