VIETNAM TODAY

The WB chose Korean-American physician Jim Yong Kim as its next chief in a decision that surprised few.

A survey conducted by the General Department of Crime Prevention and Control shows that about 3,600 Vietnamese people go to Cambodia to gamble every day.

Sex experts are urging Hong Kongers to strip off their reputation as some of the least active lovers in Asia to get more out of their sex lives.

Mr Hung emphasised this during talks with his Bulgaria counterpart Tsetska Tsacheva, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from April 14-17.

The Management Board for northern waterway projects held a ground-breaking ceremony to build the embankments that protect the Red River’s banks in Phu Tho Province.

The World Bank's directors meet to decide who will be the powerful institution's next chief, with all expectations that the US will maintain its unbroken lock on the position.

North Korea will push for the launch of a new and bigger rocket as part of a five-year space programme despite last week's failed launch, a Japanese newspaper in Japan said.

Many petroleum stores in Thua Thien Hue halted operations because of the low commissions they receive from wholesalers.

Farmers in Dak Lak Province have incurred a nearly complete crop loss after a dyke section that remained broken for half a year burst.

The first safe agricultural products festival opened in Dong Thap Province's Cao Lanh City to help southern farmers find new markets for their products.

After several fangirls of South Korea’s Bing Bang fainted during the 9 hour long Soundfest concert held at Phu Tho stadium, a roundtable discussion on fan culture among local youths was held.

Many retailers of second-hand cars have complained about a sharp fall in revenues as car owners rush to sell.

The long-awaited trial of right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who massacred 77 people in twin attacks in Norway last July, opens with proceedings set to focus on whether or not he is sane.

Hanoi is set to pedestrianise streets around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the occasion of the late President's birthday.

At sea and on land, wreaths were cast, memorials unveiled and people stood in silence to remember the 1,500 people who died in the sinking of the Titanic ocean liner a century ago.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to with relevant ministries and agencies to establish a national Green Climate Fund.

The 2012 Hue Festival concluded on April 15 with impressive cultural performances by artists from Vietnam and countries from five continents around the world.

The Government decided to increase minimum salary for state employees to VND1.05 million (USD 50.41) beginning May 1.

Having come through what the chief executive of Dragon Capital describes as “a stinking four years”, Vietnam is on the up.