VIETNAM TODAY

$238k gambling official gets over 17 years in prison

The Soc Trang Province People’s Court sentenced a former director of the local drivers’ training center, to 17 years and six months in prison, and given 2-12 year sentences to five others in a gambling case.

Hanoi proposes removal of apartment service price cap

Hanoi has asked the Ministry of Construction to issue a price list for apartment service fees to replace the existing regulation.

Vietnam, Cambodia NA boost ties

Vietnam always attaches importance and gives top priority to the consolidation and development of the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Yahoo! raids Google for first woman CEO

Yahoo! raided its archrival in its quest for resurrection, hiring Google executive Marissa Mayer to start as its new chief.

Private clinic suspended for death inspection

The Hanoi Department of Health closed the Maria Clinic so police could investigate the death of a patient who received treatment there.

Vietnam officially announces Law of the Sea

The Office of the President of Vietnam announced the official ratification of the country’s Law of the Sea.

Drugs arsenal could help end AIDS: WHO

Thirty years into the AIDS epidemic, a cure remains elusive but a growing arsenal of drugs could someday help end new infections, the World Health Organisation's HIV/AIDS chief says.

Overseas travellers ignore economic downturn

Outbound tourism remains in good health, with millions travelling out of the country each year despite the protracted economic woes.

People hunt holothurian at Lang Co Bay

People on the outskirts of Thua Thien Hue have started to harvest sea cucumbers or holothurian to sell to Chinese traders.

State-owned groups trim staff salaries

Many state-owned corporations and groups have cut their staff salaries by 5-30% to save operational costs this year.

Six tourism clusters planned for Hanoi

Hanoi will develop six key tourism clusters around different features in and near the capital, according to the Hanoi Tourism Plan to 2020, with a vision to 2030.

Vietnam to send guest workers back to Libya

Vietnam will send guest workers to Libya again this year following the resolution of its political crisis.

Vocational schools make pitch to students, parents

Vocational high schools in HCM City are counselling students in choosing courses based on their skills and labour market needs, a city official said.

Farmers face onslaught of unfair practices

Lack of market information, resulting in abundant production of some agriculture products in localities nationwide, recently has raised warnings over Vietnam's management policies of foreign traders.

South African becomes first woman to head AU

South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma won a closely fought election to become the new head of the African Union Commission, the first woman to hold the post, African leaders said.

London 2012: Athletes start arriving for Olympic Games

Thousands of athletes and officials are to begin arriving in London for the Olympic Games, as questions remain about recruitment of security staff.

Report says iPad Mini will be priced to move

Is Apple getting set to get aggressive on price to reduce rivals to also-rans?

Volunteers set off on Pink Holiday campaign

Hundreds of young people who are doctors and workers in HCM City set off to isolated and poor areas last Saturday morning in the twelfth Ky nghi hong (Pink Holiday) campaign.