VIETNAM TODAY

The Hanoi Amnesty Advisory Council decided to grant prisoners parole and reduce their terms at detention camps in the capital city, marking Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day.

A legal battle between Yahoo! and Facebook heated up with the floundering Internet pioneer accusing the rising social network star of buying patents just to retaliate in court.

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh proposed EU members increase cooperation with ASEAN in coping with challenges of non-traditional security, climate change, natural disasters mitigation.

The target was determined at a meeting on the nation's economic situation chaired by the Party General Secretary.

Many hospitals in Vietnam have planned to raise medical fees to the highest allowable under current regulation.

A strange thing is occurring in Vietnam: while businesses declare big losses or bankruptcy, banks still make big money.

Experts from the Ministry of Health say that Rickettsia virus that was found in blood of patients in Quang Ngai is only one agent that caused the bizarre skin disease.

Tourists visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang can now enjoy a panoramic view from a hot balloon for cheaper prices.

The Ministry of Transport has approved a $10.6 billion plan to build the ministry's new headquarter building, improve ship and aircraft fleets and foster human resource development.

Fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken was ordered to pay $8.3 million to an Australian girl who suffered severe brain damage and was paralysed after eating a chicken wrap.

NA deputies are continuing to debate a plan to hold an annual vote of confidence in senior officials to improve accountability.

Hanoi is hosting a programme called ‘Sac Mau Tay Bac’ or Northwestern Colours from April 26-28.

Many Chinese pickled and dried plums, recently detected by their home authorities as containing cancer-causing additives and chemicals, are being sold in HCMC’s markets.

Vietnamese and German experts gathered in Hanoi to share experience in human resource training and waste treatment in Vietnam.

Disbursement of foreign direct investment hit $3.61 billion in the first four months of this year, up 0.3% against same period last year, according to Foreign Investment Agency.

While buying vegetables from farmers at very cheap prices, traders turn profits by driving up retail prices as much as five-fold.

Users of motorised vehicles will have to pay a road maintenance fee from June 1 this year under Governmental Decree No 18.

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine will this weekend mark a triumphant first year of marriage as a hopeful nation waits for news they are expecting a royal heir.

Developers of an outdoor nude bathing activity in China are worrying that their tourist attraction may be short-lived following an explosive backlash from the media and public.