New underwear bomb plot 'perverse': Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said an Al-Qaeda plot to blow up a US-bound plane with an underwear bomb was proof of the "perverse and terrible" lengths militants are willing to go to.
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Holding exams in schoolyard, school sparks controversy
A Ho Chi Minh City elementary school has stirred up public controversy by having its students take their end-of-semester exams in the schoolyard.
Blackburn owners face wrath of press after relegation
Blackburn's Indian owners suffered blanket criticism across the English press after the club's 11-year stay in the Premier League ended in relegation.
Golf courses – a boon or bane?
The Lap An lagoon in Thua Thien-Hue was once famous for its plentiful marine resources and diversified ecosystem, but is now in danger of being destroyed to make way for a golf course.
Vietnam stresses need to reform education
The Ministry of Education and Training announced an action programme for the 2011-2016 period with a focus on education reform.
Vietnam’s landscapes hit Russian headlines
The beautiful landscapes of Vietnam, captured by photographer Hoang Nam, were published on a Russian magazine, Livejournal.
Firms urged to be honest when applying for credit
Enterprises should be honest and have more realistic business plans in order to access bank loans, banking experts said.
HSBC cuts Vietnam growth forecast to 5.1%
HSBC Vietnam has adjusted down Vietnam growth forecast from 5.7% to 5.1% for this year, as the credit crunch is occurring faster than expected.
Local authority backflips on Hoan Kiem parking
The Ha Noi Department of Transport has agreed to a proposal from the Hoan Kiem District People's Committee to re-open five local streets for parking.
ADB to help fund urban railway project
The project on developing an urban railway in Hanoi was approved to receive USD1.1 million in support from the Asia Development Bank.
Long commutes linked to larger waistlines: US
People who drive long distances to work are more likely to be overweight and have poorer fitness levels than people who live closer to their jobs.
National Theater causes continued discontent for artists
Artists at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre voiced their dissatisfaction over the merger of the Youth and the Vietnam Drama theatres.
National program on gender equality to be launched
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs held a conference in Hanoi on May 8 to launch the 2011-2015 national program on gender equality.
Vietnam asks for UASID support to solve poverty, climate challenges
Vietnam hopes to receive more support from the USAID for hunger elimination and poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, human resource training and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Vietnam to launch second satellite
The Vietnam Posts and Communications Group will launch the satellite, Vinasat-2, in the middle of this month.
Fresh water for all this summer
Residents in central Hanoi will have access to fresh water all summer long, says Nguyen Nhu Hai, general director of the Hanoi Water Company Ltd.
US foils Al-Qaeda bomb plot against airliner
The US foiled a plot by Al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen to blow up an airliner and recovered an explosive device, officials said.
Greece fails to form government amid German, EU warnings
Greek conservatives failed to form a government, paving the way for anti-austerity leftists to try and cobble together a coalition.
Vietnam rank second in Taekwondo Championships
Vietnam earned two gold medals in the ongoing Asian Taekwondo Championships to take a second-place ranking on May 6 in HCM City.
Little dancers win at Vietnam’s Got Talent
Dang Quan and Bao Ngoc beat 10,000 contestants of Vietnam’s Got Talent to become the contest’s winners during the first season.
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