VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam and Nicaragua have agreed to increase exchanges of high-level and ministerial-level delegations to deepen political ties, boost mutual understanding and seek suitable areas and efficient methods for cooperation.

Occupy Wall Street protesters got in the Thanksgiving spirit Thursday, congregating in the disputed New York square where their movement sprang up two months ago for a feast of turkey with all the fixings.

High levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may have less of an impact on the rate of global warming than feared, a study said.

Finland's Nokia, the world's beleaguered top mobile phone maker, announced on Thursday that it planned to delist from the German stock exchange next year.

The French Development Agency signed two financial support agreements to help develop Danng City and Can Tho City urban areas, at a cost of EUR20.5 million.

An environment agency has suggested a temporary restriction to the setup of small production workshops in five industrial sectors in order to protect the Dong Nai River.

Barcelona dazzled as they beat AC Milan 3-2 at the San Siro to ensure top spot in Champions League Group H.

The Asian Development Bank approved a $309.89 million loan for a new power plant in Vietnam that will boost power supply in the country’s energy-starved south.

Many universities in Ho Chi Minh City have been unable to recruit postgraduates for their doctoral degree courses.

The number of tax companies in Hanoi has reached saturation point and no more firms will be licensed from 2012, an official has said.

Vietmam ranks eighth among countries sending students to the United States, according to the annual Open Doors report.

The State Bank has decided to fine FPT University, along with two companies, for violations in foreign currency transactions.

An art performance celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day was held in Hanoi on November 23.

Russian First Deputy PM Igor Shuvalov said that Russia and Vietnam are likely to sign an agreement on the establishment of a free trade area next year.

The National Assembly has approved a national land use plan, which places stricter regulations on land taken up by vacant villas.

The Can Tho City People’s Court yesterday tried a gang for illegally sending 19 Vietnamese people to China to sell their kidneys from 2008 to February 2011 for a dirt cheap price.

Even after several upgrades, a road in Ha Tinh Province, which cost VND500 billion, is still in a state of decay.

Vietnam and France agreed to boost cooperation in national defense on the basis of the friendship relations between the two countries.

The rampant use of toxic additives during the food processing and production process in Vietnam is posing a risk to public health.