VIETNAM TODAY

Nadal braced to shatter Djokovic Slam bid

Novak Djokovic will accept the 'unique' French Open challenge of becoming the first man in 43 years to monopolise all four Grand Slams, but six-time champion Rafael Nadal has his own history to make.

Medical workers struggle to contain spread of HFMD

More than 460,000 hand-foot-mouth cases have been reported in the country since the beginning of 2012, with 27 fatalities, but till now the disease has not been contained.

Songs of Dien Bien Phu: Viet Minh’s first victory at Him Lam

Part 3 of Laura Lam's new series deals with Viet Minh's first victory, which marked the heroic death of Phan Dinh Giot.

Dishonest NA deputy dismissed from office

The National Assembly has voted to remove NA deputy Dang Thi Hoang Yen from its list of members due to her declaration of dishonesty.

Vietnam rejects Human Rights Report's partial remarks

Vietnam rejects the 2011 Human Rights Report issued by the US Department of State, saying that the country continues to make unjustified remarks about human rights issues in Vietnam.

State bank to further cut interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam announced that it would cut interest rates in a bid to revive the country’s struggling economy.

Hanoi hip-hoppers to attend Indonesian dance fest

A group of Hanoi hip-hoppers will attend the International Dance Festival in Jakarta which will be held from June 2 to 8.

Students challenge Quebec anti-protest law

Students, trade unions and community groups in Canada's Quebec province challenged a new law regulating demonstrations after months of protests and recent mass arrests.

PM promotes use of e-documents

PM has issued an instruction calling for a greater effort to achieve the target of having 60% of official documents in electronic form by 2015.

Analysts play down higher-grade uranium find in Iran

Analysts played down UN atomic agency's discovery of higher-grade uranium traces in Iran, saying it was likely a technical glitch than an attempt to enrich to arms grade.

MOET urged to tighten discipline on study consultancy firms

Educators have urged to set up a new order to ensure that study consultancy firms in Vietnamese territory operate in a right track.

Central bank dispels coin recall rumor

The State Bank of Vietnam has yet to issue any directive on recalling the VND coins, deputy director of the SBV’s branch in Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed.

Sex ring with involvement of models prosecuted

The Central Investigation Police Department prosecuted a case of prostitution intermediary with the involvement of many models and actresses.

Gala Italiano Concert to be held in Hanoi

Leading Italian artists will perform at the Gala Italiano Concert, to be held in the Hanoi Opera House to mark the Italian National Day (June 2).

ASEAN regional security talks in Cambodia

Officials from 27 members of the ASEAN Regional Forum shared their concerns and stressed the importance of regional security at a regional security policy conference in Phnom Penh.

More than 70 killed in Syria ahead of Annan return

More than 70 people were killed across Syria, monitors said, as thousands of people protested in Aleppo.

Bad debt plagues financial sector

While the Central Bank claimed the country’s ratio of bad debts increased to 3.6% by the middle of April, other studies claim the figure could be three to four times higher.

HCM City hastens construction of steel overpasses

HCMC authorities have urged the Department of Transport to complete the planning and construction of steel traffic overpasses.

Tourism sector seeks ways to stop tourist harassment

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism asked travel firms to immediately report any case of harassment of visitors to deal with the problem properly.

Dong Nai pottery in fight for survival

Many pottery and ceramic producers in Dong Nai Province have stopped operating or reduced output due to a lack of export orders and high production costs.

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