VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam determined to develop green tourism

Realizing that the green growth in a sustainable, environment friendly way is the urgent need for all economic sectors, local authorities have been determined to develop green tourism.

AFF Cup winner gets double prize money

The winner of this year's ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup will receive a prize of USD200,000, double that of previous years.

“Hanoi’s houses facing the street” appear in Beijing

After catching public attention in Hanoi, Nguyen The Son’s “Houses Facing the Street” exhibition has traveled to Beijing, and then to Hong Kong.

Merkel pushes EU, Southeast Asia free trade pact

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said Europe must step up its efforts to establish a free trade pact with booming Southeast Asia.

Vietnam may fail to curb birth rate this year

Vietnam may fail to reach its target for birth rate reduction this year, as the country witnesses a sharp increase in births.

EVN dissolves hydroelectric affiliates

Electricity of Vietnam has finalised the dissolution of Dong Nai Hydro-power JSC and is considering the dissolution plan for five remaining affiliates.

Mexico kills 2.5 mn poultry to contain bird flu

Officials have slain 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in western Mexico over the past three weeks in an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak.

Banks open up to real estate market

Many banks have started to provide low-interest loans for people with real housing demand, fostering hopes of jumpstarting the stagnant market.

Indonesia's chaotic capital votes for new governor

Voting began Wednesday for a new governor for Jakarta, the sprawling Indonesian capital known for its chaotic traffic jams, knee-deep flooding and poor infrastructure.

US hospital ship calls at Cua Lo port

The US Navy Military Sealift Command’s hospital ship USUN Mercy anchored at Cua Lo port to provide humanitarian and civic assistance through out Nghe An Province.

Hundreds lose billions in online pyramid scheme

A company in Binh Duong Province was prosecuted for setting up an online commercial transaction market to cheat hundreds of people.

HSBC: Vietnam to enjoy rapid trade growth in next 15 years

Vietnam is expected to see rapid trade growth in the next 15 years, according to the Global Connections Report, announced by the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation.

US, Vietnam urged to boost cooperation

Vietnam and the US should further promote cooperation in the fields of economics, trade, investment, science, technology, education-training, and environmental protection.

Climate change boosts odds of extreme weather: study

Severe droughts and floods rocked the world as greenhouse gas levels climbed, boosting the odds of some extreme weather events, scientists said.

Poor provinces propose higher health service charges

Le Van Phuc, an official of Vietnam Social Insurance spoke with DTiNews about proposals to increase medical fees.

US appreciates Vietnam’s contributions to resolving East Sea issues

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held talks in Hanoi to discuss ways to foster future cooperation.

$58.3m earmarked to support SMEs

Some $58.3 million will be spent supporting small-and medium-sized enterprises between 2011-15, according to a plan expected to get PM Nguyen Tan Dung's approval.

Special-use forests in Vietnam in the danger

Warnings have been repeatedly given to the government of Vietnam over the last many years, after scientists realised the harsh impacts of humans on the special-use forests nationwide.