VIETNAM TODAY

Beijing backtracks on pollution data after outcry

Authorities in Beijing said Friday they will start publicising data on the tiny particles that make up much of the city's pollution, after a public outcry over air quality measurements.

Vietnam Ministry asks for Japan support in search for sunken ship

Transport Minister Dinh La Thang brought a diplomatic note to the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi, proposing the Japanese Government to continue to help in searching for 22 sailors.

Iraq grapples with political tension as bombs kill 68

Iraq faces calls to end a political stand-off after a wave of attacks against Shiite Muslims killed at least 68 people, the worst toll in nearly five months.

PM requests inspections on the quality of petroleum

The Prime Minister has ordered the Ministry of Science and Technology deliver results on their inspection of petroleum quality.

Scraping by in the cold night

Many unfortunate individuals are forced to seek out a meager living on the cold dark streets of Hanoi.

Vietnam man's giant tumor surgery a success

Nguyen Duy Hai has been successfully operated on for his 90kg tumor after a grueling 10-hour long surgery at HCMC-based FV hospital, the surgery team announced.

Big Vietnamese banks seek new manganement for new year

The year of 2011 has seen the biggest human resource change at the top levels of Vietnamese banking sector.

Vietnam, Singapore hold sixth political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh and Singaporean Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Bilahari Kausikan co-chaired the sixth political consultation in Singapore.

Vietnam’s “Clash” to be aired on Star Movies

“Bay Rong” or Clash will be the first Vietnamese action film that will appear on Star Movies in Asia and the Middle East on Saturday night, January 14.

Vietnam forex reserves predicted to top $15.8 billion

Vietnam’s foreign reserves this year will increase to $15.81 billion from the $12.56 billion recorded last year, forecast JPMorgan Chase Bank.

S.Korean stars to help Vietnam children

Two South Korean stars will come to Vietnam to advertise their newly released TV series entitled My Princess and also raise funds for Vietnamese needy children.

HCM City to eliminate 10 flood spots

The HCM City administration is determined to stop flooding at 10 of 31 spots in the city by the end of the year.

Many old people, children hospitalised in cold weather

A large number of people in northern Vietnam, mostly babies and the elderly, were hospitalised due to icy cold.

HCM City remains top place in industrial production

Ho Chi Minh City continue to lead the country in industrial production in 2011 with a value of nearly VND740 trillion (USD35.17 billion).

Many universities evade regulations on opening new departments

Many universities opened new departments, despite failing to meet the requirements on the number of doctors and masters.

Vietnam helps revitalise Cambodia: Hun Sen

Vietnamese soldiers are forces sent by the Buddha to help liberate Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge, said Cambodian PM Hun Sen.

Ice crystallises Mau Son Mountain

Mau Son Mountain Peak in the northern province of Lang Son was covered in ice at 03:00am as a result of the recent freezing weather, stiff winds and drizzling rain.

Vietnam Register takes responsibility for vehicle fires

The Ministry of Transport and its agencies will take responsibility for all vehicle fires from 2012.

EU, US tighten sanctions noose on Iran

The European Union and the United States tightened the sanctions noose around Iran, with saying a agreement had been reached on an EU embargo of Iranian oil.