VIETNAM TODAY

The Debt and Asset Trading Corporation has considered providing a maximum sum of USD12 million to handle the debt of beleaguered seafood company Bianfishco

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the official recognition of Ha Long Bay as a new world wonder.

Google confirmed that its online search and advertising services are under scrutiny by regulators in Argentina and South Korea.

Tens of thousands protested across Syria as a suicide bombing rocked the capital, killing 11.

A factory with a daily capacity of recycling 9 tons of plastic bags into PO and DO fuel began operations in the central city of Da Nang.

The Hanoi Amnesty Advisory Council decided to grant prisoners parole and reduce their terms at detention camps in the capital city, marking Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day.

A legal battle between Yahoo! and Facebook heated up with the floundering Internet pioneer accusing the rising social network star of buying patents just to retaliate in court.

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh proposed EU members increase cooperation with ASEAN in coping with challenges of non-traditional security, climate change, natural disasters mitigation.

The target was determined at a meeting on the nation's economic situation chaired by the Party General Secretary.

Many hospitals in Vietnam have planned to raise medical fees to the highest allowable under current regulation.

A strange thing is occurring in Vietnam: while businesses declare big losses or bankruptcy, banks still make big money.

Experts from the Ministry of Health say that Rickettsia virus that was found in blood of patients in Quang Ngai is only one agent that caused the bizarre skin disease.

Tourists visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang can now enjoy a panoramic view from a hot balloon for cheaper prices.

The Ministry of Transport has approved a $10.6 billion plan to build the ministry's new headquarter building, improve ship and aircraft fleets and foster human resource development.

Fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken was ordered to pay $8.3 million to an Australian girl who suffered severe brain damage and was paralysed after eating a chicken wrap.

NA deputies are continuing to debate a plan to hold an annual vote of confidence in senior officials to improve accountability.

Hanoi is hosting a programme called ‘Sac Mau Tay Bac’ or Northwestern Colours from April 26-28.

Many Chinese pickled and dried plums, recently detected by their home authorities as containing cancer-causing additives and chemicals, are being sold in HCMC’s markets.

Vietnamese and German experts gathered in Hanoi to share experience in human resource training and waste treatment in Vietnam.