VIETNAM TODAY

Egypt delays poll results, ousted president in coma

Egypt delayed the announcement of presidential results, as tension spiked over who will succeed ailing ousted president Hosni Mubarak after moves by the ruling military to extend powers.

Apple fined $2.29 mln over Australian '4G' iPad

Apple was fined $2.29 million for misleading Australian consumers about the local 4G capability of its next-generation iPad.

Special services attract customers amid economic difficulties

While many businesses face financial hardship some of the more unique parts of the service industry have been faring quite well.

Banks secretly hike ATM transaction fees

Many banks have increased their fees for ATM transactions while some have begun charging customers for on-us transactions, or those made within the same network.

Vietnam commited to effective use of energy

The Vietnamese government has issued a number of policies to use energy effectively and develop the nation’s energy network to serve its socio-economic development.

Politburo member meets media on Press Day

Party Politburo member Dinh The Huynh visited the Vietnam Journalists’ Association, the Vietnam News Agency and the Tien Phong and Lao Dong newspapers in Hanoi.

University entrance exam training centres attract students

Training centres for university entrance exams are offering attractive programmes to lure students.

Senior management forced to take rock-bottom wages

Company executives are biting the bullet and sharing in their staff’s cash woes due to the difficulties their companies are facing.

World leaders weigh 'green' economy at Rio summit

World leaders gathered in Rio weighed steps to root out poverty and protect the environment as the UN chief warned that "time is not on our side" for fixing a mounting list of problems.

Hanoi’s CPI in June drops by 0.17 percent

Hanoi ’s CPI in June fell slightly by 0.17 percent against last month, but rose by 6.32 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the Hanoi ’s Statistics Office.

Vietnam, US to strengthen cooperation

Vietnam and the US will strengthen ties in non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, anti-terrorism, drugs and transnational crimes prevention and disaster relief.

Up to 27 million people living in slavery: US

Up to 27 million people are living in slavery around the world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton estimated as the US unveiled its annual report into human trafficking.

Cement companies struggle to survive bankruptcy wave

Cement companies are facing numerous difficulties, leading many to halt operations or close.

First Made-in-Vietnam satellite to enter orbit in July

Satellite F 1 manufactured by Vietnam’s FPT technology university will be launched into orbit from a launch pad in Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre in late July.

Vietnam wins high prizes at Val Tidone Competition

Two Vietnamese students from the Vietnam National Academy of Music have gloried in the Val Tidone International Music Competition in Italy.

PM funds more education reform

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the allocation of $105 million for the 2nd phase of a secondary school development project, a report said.

Stricter rules for low-income housing

Low-income houses will be occupied if the buyers or renters do not move in within three months.

Vietnam triumphs at ASEAN chess tournament

Vietnam won a total of 121 medals at the 13th ASEAN Open Chess Tournament that closed on June 18 in Thua Thien Hue Province to grasp first place.

Europe bets on closer ties to beat euro crisis

European leaders scrambled to buy themselves time in the battle to save the eurozone, promising their G20 partners they would integrate their banking sector.