Nobel cuts prize money after years of overspending
The prize money given to Nobel laureates is to be cut by a fifth, the foundation behind the prestigious awards said, after a decade of overspending that has stretched its finances.
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Football newspaper official leads illegal betting ring
While UEFA EURO 2012 are taking place, police prosecuted the vice head of the international affairs department of Bong Da Newspaper, for leading an illegal football betting ring.
30% of tra fish companies on brink of bankruptcy
Between 20-30% of tra fish processing and exporting companies are on verge of bankruptcy due to a shortage of capital.
Thua Thien-Hue develops community-based tourism
Thanh Toan Bridge, with its tiled roof, in the central province of Thua Thien Hue will be turn into a destination for community based tourism.
Birth anniversary of veteran revolutionary marked
A ceremony to mark the centenary anniversary of the birth of Pham Hung, the late Chairman of the Council of Ministers, took place in the southern province of Vinh Long.
28 killed as Yemen troops clash with Al-Qaeda
Fierce clashes between Yemeni troops and Al-Qaeda militants killed 28 people, two of them soldiers, military and local officials said.
American brings melody to Vietnam’s noisy streets
The American in his 50s typically parks his bicycle next to the concert hall, on the corner of Dong Khoi and Cao Ba Quat streets, at about 11 a.m.
Hospital for Vietnamese in Cambodia opens
A hospital which will provide medicine and free healthcare check-ups to Overseas Vietnamese and poor Cambodians has opened in Preah Sihanouk Province.
Oil rallies on Spain banking rescue
Oil prices jumped Monday as the market was cheered by a Spanish banking bailout deal and easing Chinese inflation, traders said.
FIEs may have to stop operation because of procedures
Nearly 800 foreign invested enterprises in HCM City are facing the risk of getting dissolved or having to stop operation because they cannot make the re-registration.
Waterway accidents cost lives and property: Official
Waterway accidents occur much less frequently than road accidents but can be extremely costly in terms of both lives and property, one official said.
Ho Dynasty Citadel attracts tourist crowds
The Ho Dynasty Citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa has attracted an increasing number of tourists since it was recognised as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Excess toll gates to be closed
Fourteen toll booths will be removed under a proposal by the Vietnam Road Administration in order to avoid overlapping toll collections.
Musical 'Once' big winner at Tony awards
The musical "Once" was the big winner at this year's Tony awards ceremony, scooping eight prizes.
Scientists successfully revitalizes, cultivates hard corals
Scientists have urged to take actions to revitalize coral reefs, warning that Vietnam should not dream of developing tourism with barren seabed.
Financial difficulties force over 1,000 students to leave school
Over 1,160 Vietnamese students had to sacrifice university and college study due to financial difficulties, statistics showed.
Man arrested in maternity insurance scam
Police arrested the director of a company that only employed pregnant women so they could take advantage of benefits from maternity insurance.
Math book or horror story?
A mathematics book for students in the first grade has recently aroused fury among many people due to its violent content.
Local gymnast clinches gold at international tourney
Pham Phuoc Hung has won a gold medal in the men’s parallel bars event of the Challengers Cup 2012 International Gymnastics Tournament in Belgium.
Italy hold Spain, Croats outclass Irish at Euro 2012
Italy showed great character after a traumatic run-in to Euro 2012 by holding defending champions Spain to a 1-1 draw.
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