VIETNAM TODAY

Many elderly people live hard life: survey

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.

9/11 defendants charged in Guantanamo court

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.

State Bank caps lending interest rate at 15%

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

Heat wave creates threat of forest fires across Vietnam

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.

Eurozone jitters as Greece votes in election

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.

Anti-corruption website launched

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

NA approves resolution on people credited with revolutionary service

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.

Buddha’s birthday celebrated across Vietnam

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

Japan switching off final nuclear reactor

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.

Government suspends import of used machinery

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

Vietnamese labour market looking up

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

Climate change impacts on energy, transport assessed

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.

Artist honors 300 renowned faces by photos

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

Micron likely to buy Japan's ailing Elpida: report

US-based semiconductor maker Micron Technology is likely to buy ailing Japanese rival Elpida Memory for USD2.5 billion.

80% Vietnamese ignorant of land zoning plan: poll

A recent national survey on provincial governance in public administration and services in Vietnam found that 80 percent are ignorant of the government’s land zoning in 2011.

Japan to switch off final nuclear reactor

The last working reactor in Japan is to be switched off Saturday, leaving the country without nuclear power just over a year after the world's worst atomic accident in a quarter of a century.

Vietnam successful in implementing tight monetary policy

The Vietnamese government has made strides in putting its tight monetary policy in place, helping reduce credit demands and inflation, according to HSBC Group.

Swift population aging in Vietnam

The aging of the Vietnamese population is taking place swiftly despite the country’s moderate income status, according to the first national survey on the Vietnamese elderly.

Universities and colleges face enrolment ban

Five universities and colleges are banned from enrolling new students for five specialties after an inspection revealed shortcomings in their training quality.