VIETNAM TODAY

The CITES Authority of Vietnam has rejected a World Wildlife Fund report that rates Vietnam as the worst performer in wild animal protection, saying it is not objective or thorough.

More than 800,000 people in and around the Philippine capital battled deadly floods Wednesday as more rain fell, with some slum dwellers stuck on shanty roofs.

The Italian Association for Aid to Children is coordinating with a Vietnamese counterpart to carry out a nutrition education project for ethnic people in Bac Giang Province.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung delivered a televised speech on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

While brick-and-mortar shops and restaurants face a slump, street-side stalls in Hanoi continue to earn profits.

The Information and Communications Publishing House has launched a book entitled “Vietnamese mark in the East Sea ” by Dr. Tran Cong Truc.

The General Department of Taxation said that nearly 47,000 businesses were established in the first seven months.

President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush the rebellion against his regime and to cleanse Syria of "terrorists".

DreamWorks Animation plans to build a $3.2 billion "entertainment zone" in Shanghai, as the US film giant seeks to bolster its presence in the booming Chinese market.

Hundreds of young people wearing rainbow flags, the symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, gathered for a bike parade in Hanoi recently.

Vietnam's Le Huynh Chau will compete with Wei Chen Yang from Chinese Taipei in the first match of the men's taekwondo 58kg category in the London Olympics.

Fewer students are enrolling in technology studies although the demand for trained staff in the field is high, according to university officials.

South East Asia's largest underwater tunnel, Saigon River Tunnel, continues to be plagued by cracks.

Exports totalled $62.9 billion in the first seven months of the year, according to a report presented at an online meeting held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

After its first day on Mars, NASA's rover sent back to Earth stunning images of its crater landing site and the mountain it aims to climb in the hunt for signs of life.

The Government has approved a project to support people with disabilities in the 2012-2020 period.

Despite many people tightening their belts in the tough economic climate, Vietnam’s rich are still splashing out on luxury food.

There's a lot Vietnam can learn from Malaysia when it comes to conveying the country's culture and providing an unforgettable holiday experience, writes JC Smith.

Thirty students from the Imperial College London have come to Vietnam for two weeks to discover the country's rural lifestyle.