VIETNAM TODAY

World cancer cases to rise by 75 percent by 2030

Worldwide cases of cancer are likely to rise by nearly 75 percent by 2030, driven by demographic and lifestyle factors, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Oncology.

Int’t auto exhibition opens in HCM City

More than 200 automakers are showcasing their latest products and technology at an international automobile and accessories industry exhibition that opened in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam interested in WEF issues: PM Dung

Vietnam is interested in the issues discussed at the World Economic Forum on East Asia, PM Nguyen Tan Dung affirmed at a meeting with WEF President Klause Schwab.

EC delegation launches 2012 Blue Book

The delegation of European Union (EU) in Vietnam launched the “EU Blue Book 2012,” the annual publication on EU development in Vietnam, on May 31.

Travel agencies discount to attract domestic tourists

Airlines, travel firms rush to reduce prices of domestic tours by 30-40% to stir up demand amid a market slump.

Saigonese pamper their exam-stressed kids with high protein luxury foods

Wealthy parents in HCM City are trying to feed their children luxury food to bolster the youngsters for their forthcoming exams.

Syria faces 'catastrophic civil war': UN chief

UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned that Syria risks a "catastrophic civil war" following the Houla massacre, as Washington slammed Moscow over its Syria policies.

Traffic violators to be made public on media

Police will coordinate with communications agencies to publish the list of traffic violators on mass media, under order from PM.

WTO warns of Asian protectionism threat

The head of WTO warned against growing Asian protectionism and said the region would not escape the impact of economic woes across the globe.

Badminton's Minh unseeded for Indonesia Open in June

Falling out of the world top ten badminton players, Nguyen Tien Minh will not be seeded in the men's singles event at the Djarum Indonesia Open.

Flame virus a new age cyber spy tool

The Flame computer virus that undetected in Middle Eastern energy facilities confirmed that the world has entered a new age of cyber espionage and sabotage.

National Assembly urged to revise industrial dispute legislation

The government proposed that the NA should draft new legislation to cover strikes and public complaints procedures.

Vietnamese businesses win European award

Three Vietnamese businesses that received the International European Award for Quality were honoured at a ceremony in Spain, on May 28.

Quang Nam’s hydropower plants drive local residents from their land

14 hydropower plant projects would be developed in Quang Nam province, which have put local residents in big distress.

Companies abandon land amid economic downturn

Due to market slump, several real estate investors have abandoned projects to lease their land for football to earn money.

Indonesia finds crashed Sukhoi's second black box

Indonesian searchers found the second "black box" of a new Russian passenger jet three weeks after it crashed into a mountain, killing all 45 aboard.

Actor opens kung fu school

Vietnamese-American actor Johnny Tri Nguyen recently opened a martial arts school in Ho Chi Minh City.

China, Vietnam negotiate cooperation at sea

Working teams from Vietnam and China conducted the first round of negotiations on cooperation in less sensitive fields at sea, in Beijing.

State-owned enterprises in debt crisis

State-owned enterprises in Vietnam had amassed a combined debt of over VND415.347 trillion to banks by September 2011.

Hanoi seizes 47 violating cabs

Police seized 47 cabs that failed to meet transport requirements during an inspection tour of the city this month, additionally finding 17 cab companies operating without licences.

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