VIETNAM TODAY

40 countries attend FAO conference in Hanoi

Ministers, high-ranking officials and representatives from civil society organisations from 40 countries and territories gathered in Hanoi for the 31st FAO regional conference for Asia and the Pacific.

Hoang Thuy among top 15 models in the world

The winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011, Hoang Thuy, has been named among the 15 best models in the world.

47 women, children dead in Syria 'massacre': opposition

Syria's opposition accused security forces of massacring 47 women and children in the restive city of Homs and urged the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the killings.

State bank cuts interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam has decided to lower the ceiling deposit interest rate for VND to 13% per year beginning from March 13.

Vietnam attends World Water Forum in Marseille

A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is attending the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France, from March 12-16.

Many see bright future for stock market in An Giang

Many former workers and traders in An Giang Province see their way to a prosperous future in the local stock market.

Activists tap court to block Japan reactor restart

A group of Japanese citizens said they would file a lawsuit to prevent the restart of a nuclear power plant, a day after the first anniversary of the country's atomic disaster.

Daughter to follow Whitney Houston into showbiz

Whitney Houston's daughter said she plans to follow her mother into show business, while the drug-troubled star's sister-in-law admitted her untimely death could have been predicted.

Rich tastes, strange 'delights'

Conspicuous consumption of the upper classes has been taking a strange turn with odd dishes and beauty services.

Prime Ministger approves public transport strategy

PM Nguyen Tan Dung approved a strategy to develop public transport by 2020 to ease traffic congestion, reduce accidents and decrease environmental pollution in cities and provinces across the country.

US vows to probe soldier's Afghan massacre

President Barack Obama promised a speedy investigation into the killing of 16 Afghans by a rogue US soldier, which fuelled tensions after the burning of Korans at a US-run base.

ADB gives large loan to improve irrigation and infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank signed two loan agreements with the Government for USD180 million to help improve irrigation and urban infrastructure.

Vietnam, Belgium boost economic ties

Belgian Prince Philippe, accompanied by executives from 200 businesses, arrived in Vietnam for a weekly visit to promote trade and economic linkages between the two countries.

Vietnamese puppeteers to perform in Cuba

A troupe from the Thang Long Water Puppetry of Vietnam will bring its fascinating shows to the Havana puppet festival at the invitation of the Cuban Ministry of Culture.

European airlines rally against EU carbon tax: source

Airbus and six European airlines wrote to four EU leaders attacking the carbon tax, a source close to the dossier said.

Annan ends Syria visit with no clear progress

U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan ended talks with President Bashar al-Assad and left Syria with little sign of progress.

Buddhist festival opens in Da Nang

Thousands of Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, followers and tourists flocked to the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) festival from March 9-11 to offer prayers of peace for the nation.

Rogue US soldier kills 16 in Afghanistan rampage

Sixteen Afghans were killed by a rogue American soldier who walked off his base and opened fire on them in their homes in the early hours of Sunday, Afghan and Western sources said.

National Women’s Congress to open in Hanoi

Vietnam’s 11th National Women’s Congress will convene on March 12 in Hanoi.

Two ministers to be grilled over social issues

Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and Interior Minister Nguyen Thai Binh will be questioned over pressing social issues at the upcoming session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

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