Combined classes benefit the poorThe Le Van Tam Primary School in Kon Tum Province currently has ten combined grade classrooms with only one teacher each.
Grandiose beauty of ‘En’ cave an attraction for adventure touristsEn cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is recognised as one of the most beautiful caves in the world by National Geographic magazine.
Vietnamese little girl wins prize at Dubai Film FestPhung Hoa Hoai Linh, the 12-year-old actress in “Mother’s Soul,” has won the Best Actress Award at the Dubai Film Festival.
Infighting wrecks private universitiesInternal strife has been ruining the education environment at local private universities where economic interests now dominate attention.
Xiangqi master Lan Huong wins silver medal in ChinaNgo Lan Huong secured a second place finish, ahead of the final round in the women's category at the SportAccord World Mind Games 2011 in China.
Vietnamese in Cambodia enriched through rat salesEvery day tonnes of rats are illegally imported into Vietnam from Cambodia as ingredients to be used in fake forest products and paté.
Vietnam enters the top five exporters of vegetables and fruitVietnam has earned $515 million in revenue from exporting vegetables and fruit to become the fifth largest exporter in the world.
Travel to buildAustralian students build a house for a poor man in Vinh Long Province in southern Vietnam early December.
City spends $146m to upgrade polluted canalA three-year project will reclaim water space from buildings that have encroached on the Tan Hoa - Lo Gom Canal in the western districts of HCM City.
Hanoians turn their backs on apartments for housesDespite several big promotions that offer significant discounts for apartments, more people are seeking to buy houses instead.
'The Artist' tops Golden Globes nominationsFrench-directed silent film "The Artist" has won six Golden Globe nominations to lead the field as Hollywood gears up for its annual awards season.
Vietnam to expand modern retail systemThe Ministry of Industry and Trade wants to move the nation away from traditional markets to a modern retail distribution system, said an official.
Fire prevention system fails during fire in 33-storey EVN towersThe fire prevention and control system of the EVN towers in Hanoi remained inactive during a fire, causing difficulties for fire fighters.
First medals for Vietnam at 6th ASEAN Para GamesThe badminton team have won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia.
Labour brokers run rampant in Nghe AnMore than 13,000 people from Nghe An Province had to go to Hanoi to take Korean tests to avoid being tricked by labour brokers.
Germany pledges EUR289 million in aid to VietnamGermany will provide EUR289.2 million for Vietnam to implement bilateral cooperative development projects in the next two years, according to the German Embassy in Hanoi.
Fitch downgrades six global banksFitch downgraded six major global banks, citing increased challenges in their business and the prospect of financial turmoil ahead.
US forces mark end of Iraq missionUS forces marked the end of their mission in Iraq with a ceremony near Baghdad, after nearly nine years of divisive war.
Steps to curb fraud, increase safety in gas marketStricter measures will soon be applied on frauds in the cooking gas market in order to ensure consumer safety.
WB: Vietnam makes progress in gender equalityVietnam has made significant progress in gender equality, but important challenges remain both socially and economically, says the World Bank.
Vietnam records trade deficit of more than USD 7 billion this year(Dan Tri) - Vietnam posted a trade deficit of USD 7.11 billion over the past four months,...
Gia Lai residents earn extra income hunting weaver antsResidents in Gia Lai Province head into forests during the dry season to hunt weaver ants...
Weather-hit Vietnam lychee crop plunges, prices hit record highsVietnam’s lychee harvest is expected to fall sharply this year after adverse weather...
Vietnam, Japan target USD 5 bln annual investment, USD 60 bln trade by 2030Both sides committed to co-operation in green transition, digital transformation, AI,...
Dong Nai City set to emerge as southern logistics hubDong Nai City is poised to become a major logistics hub in southern Vietnam, supported by...
Vietnam extends zero fuel import tax through JuneVietnam’s government has extended a temporary zero preferential import tax on certain...