VIETNAM TODAY

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.

Africa's last rhinos threatened by poaching

Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching.

Embattled NA deputy’s resignation rejected

The NA has turned down the resignation of its member Dang Thi Hoang Yen, who is facing the removal of her membership for dishonesty shown in her record details.

NA to consider VND29,000 billion bailout package

The third session of the 13th NA will consider a bailout package worth VND29,000 billion ($1.3 billion) as a solution to save businesses, the Government announced.

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