VIETNAM TODAY

President Truong Tan Sang visited mining industry workers in the northern province of Quang Ninh, on the occasion of Workers’ Month.

It was not clear what had triggered the rockfall at Cam Mountain in An Giang Province that killed 6 pilgrims but local residents blamed construction work on the mountain for causing the disaster.

The euro dropped to its lowest level in more than three months after the defeat of ruling parties in French and Greek elections.

Francois Hollande was elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades, dealing a humiliating defeat to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and vowing change in Europe.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly deputies of the Hanoi Constituency No. 1 met with voters in the Hanoi district of Tay Ho on May 5.

France voted on Sunday in elections which could crown Francois Hollande as its first Socialist president in nearly two decades.

Up to 63% of Vietnam 's elderly people are living in disadvantaged situations, the Institute of Social and Medical Studies revealed at the launch of the national survey on elderly people on May 4.

Five men accused of plotting the deadly September 11, 2001 attacks have been formally charged with crimes including murder and terrorism in a chaotic marathon hearing.

The State Bank of Vietnam decided to limit the ceiling for annual lending interest rates for four industries at 15% beginning May 8.

The current prolonged hot and dry weather in the northern and central provinces has created a serious threat of forest fires across several provinces in the country.

Greeks vote in an early general election that threatens to turn the country's decades-old political system on its head and bring the eurozone crisis back with a vengeance.

The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption yesterday launched websites to better provide people with information about the field in Vietnam.

The 8th session of the 13th National Assembly Standing Committee closed in Hanoi on May 5 with the adoption of a resolution on a legal policy for people credited with revolutionary service.

Ceremonies and events were held in many cities and provinces across Vietnam to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2556th birthday.

A Japanese power firm began switching off the country's last working reactor, leaving it without nuclear power just over a year after the world's worst atomic accident in a quarter of a century.

The Government has approved proposal to suspend import of second-hand machinery, equipment and production lines.

The number of jobs created last quarter was higher than expected due to the Government's new policies, said an official.

International and domestic experts have jointly assessed the impact of climate change on energy and transport as part of a project funded by the ADB.

Photographer Nguyen A displayed his latest photo shoot featuring 300 local renowned people in an exhibition titled ‘Heart and Talent: Who are They?’