VIETNAM TODAY

Egypt hails election as successful 'democracy test'

Egypt's first post-revolution election entered its second day amid pride and triumphalism over the high turn-out and the orderly start to the country's complex transition to democracy.

Health Minister admits hospitals face serious overcrowding

Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien admitted she had been shocked by the over-crowding at several HCMC hospitals after a recent inspection.

The ups and downs of East and West

While I have struggled to adapt to the Vietnamese style of socialising, I must accept that I have also benefited from it, writes Tabitha Carvan.

Woodcut prints feature rural life

An exhibition showcasing woodcut prints and an installation piece by artist Pham Khac Quang, based on rural life in Vietnam, is being held at the capital's Fine Arts Museum.

Website on sovereign boundaries launches English version

The Foreign Ministry’s National Border Committee has launched the English-language version of its website on Vietnam ’s sovereign boundaries.

Hanoi combats HIV/AIDS

The municipal government of Hanoi has launched a campaign to combat the onset of HIV and AIDS in the capital city and the stigma that goes along with the disease.

Pakistan steps up rhetoric over lethal NATO raid

Pakistan vowed no more "business as usual" with the US after NATO strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, but stopped short of threatening to break the troubled alliance altogether.

Potable water provided to schools in Vietnam

UNICEF and Procter & Gamble completed a $275,000 project to provide water and sanitation facilities for primary schools in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Denmark mark 40 years of diplomatic ties

The Danish Embassy in Vietnam on Nov. 28 hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Denmark diplomatic ties, in the presence of Danish Crown Prince Frederik.

Climate change now seen as a question of global security

The threat posed by climate change to security is now eyed with deepening concern by politicians and defence chiefs.

SSEAYP ship to dock in Vietnam

Nearly 330 young delegates aboard Fuji Maru will arrive at Saigon port in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 as part of the 2011 Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP).

Germany supports flood victims in Mekong Delta

The German government will provide EUR1.4 million to help flood victims in the Mekong Delta region, said the German embassy in Hanoi.

OECD says slowdown set to hit China and India

A slowdown in the global economy is set to hit emerging giants China and India, while Japan is still set for a rebound, the OECD said.

Parents left to pay off gambling debts

Many poor parents in Hanoi’s outlying districts have been left liable for billions of VND of debt due to their children’s gambling habits.

German bank supports vocational schools in 2011-2014

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has recently signed a vocational training project with the German Reconstruction Bank.

Vulnerable nations fear slowdown in climate fight

Countries most vulnerable to climate change are alarmed to delay a global deal to curb greenhouse gases until at least 2020, analysts said.

Thousands run to raise funds for cancer patients

The 15th Terry Fox charitable run was held at the Phu My Hung urban area in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27.

HCM City wants no change in office timings

HCM City People’s Committee has submitted a project proposal to the Government to maintain the usual office timings but make marginal changes in school timings.