VIETNAM TODAY

Bring Party resolution to life: Party leader

The Party leader expressed his wish that people nationwide will have good health, new faith and new enthusiasm to fulfil all tasks set by the Resolution of the 11 th National Party Congress.

Asia loses its taste for shark fin

A delicacy long considered a must at celebratory meals in Asia is fast disappearing from menus and dinner tables.

Somalia pirates chop off arm: Vietnam hostage

At least two Vietnamese fishermen called home to seek help as they are being held captive by Somalia pirates who demand US$3 million in ransom.

Rare trees sold as Tet decorations in Sapa

A rare pine tree, listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, has been on sale recently in the northern province of Lao Cai.

Foggy Sapa

The mountains of Sapa are covered with a fog and mystic tranquility which cannot be found anywhere else.

Viet Kieu bring grey matter to the homeland

In recent years, more and more overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists want to return to Vietnam to contribute their efforts to the development of the country.

Ho Dynasty Citadel excavations reveal old path

A stone pathway connected to the southern Gate of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa has been unearthed below the existing road surface.

Facebook: Friends' happy pictures make you sad?

According to a new study, Facebook is making us sad, and it's all about the kinds of pictures people post on their pages.

Vietnam pilots tax refunds for foreigners

The Prime Minister has decided to pilot refunding of value-added-tax (VAT) payments to foreigners in a bid to boost sales of local goods.

President pays Tet visits to localities

On January 21, President Truong Tan Sang visited and offered his New Year wishes to residents and Party members of Ho Chi Minh City and Long An and Dong Thap provinces.

Vietnam sees record low in CPI nearing Tet

The estimates for Vietnam’s consumer price index in January were just a 1% increase against December 2011.

Gingrich wins key vote, reshapes Republican race

Republican White House hopeful Newt Gingrich defeated one-time frontrunner Mitt Romney in the key South Carolina primary in an upset that transforms the topsy-turvy race.

Car fee hikes could slam brakes on auto industry growth

The recent hikes in car registration and license-plate fees have worsened things for the automobile market, which was already struggling due to the economic downturn.

Mekong Delta farmers revel in a bountiful Tet

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are preparing to enjoy a happy Tet, riding on bumper harvests and good farm produce prices.

Trade deficit drops in early 2012

Vietnam’s exports, imports and trade deficit decreased dramatically in the first month of 2012, according to the General Statistics Office.

Officials fear spread of meningitis, bird flu

Officials warn that bird flu A/H5N1 could return in a more complex form, given the current cold weather and massive transportation of poultry before and during the Lunar New Year.

Gingrich eyes upset in key South Carolina vote

South Carolina voters head to the polls in their pivotal Republican presidential primary on Saturday, as surging Newt Gingrich eyed an upset win that could turn the race upside-down.

Programme on energy efficiency improvement makes no headway

Fearing that the investment would lead to the higher production costs, Vietnamese enterprises still hesitate to join the programme on labeling products as energy saving products.

Gov’t to stop licensing bauxite exploration projects in north

The Government has decided to cease licensing new bauxite exploration projects in northern regions.

Djokovic, Tsonga power into Aussie Open fourth round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic wrecked Nicolas Mahut's birthday, losing just two games as he powered through to the last 16 of the Australian Open to join Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

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