VIETNAM TODAY

Germany is easing its opposition to a bigger European bailout fund, officials said, smoothing the way for the world's leading economies to secure nearly $2 trillion in firepower to prevent further fallout from the euro-zone's sovereign debt crisis.

Thailand, the world’s largest rice exporter, may lose out to Vietnam if its government increases rice prices despite fierce competition in the global market, warns a leading Thai specialist.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has urged the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh to improve the investment environment to draw more domestic and foreign investors.

The 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Park No. 23/9 in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.

Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday with a long-standing abdominal complaint but relatives and officials said the 93-year-old former South African leader's health is good.

Vietnam might get more support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development, given the country's good performance in the sector, one official of the UN organisation has said.

A book of Vietnamese King Thieu Tri, which is made of silver and gilded with gold, was brought from France to Vietnam by an antique collector Cao Xuan Truong last year.

Solutions on removing difficulties for forestry processing and export businesses and an orientation for the sector’s sustainable development were highlighted at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City.

Many parents, recognising that their children are obese, try to solve the problem without adequate knowledge.

The coal industry needs investment of about USD15.13 billion to fulfill its development targets between now and 2020, one official has said.

Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood remain on track for a semi-final showdown and a chance at the world No. 1 ranking after comfortable wins in the third round of the WGC Match Play Championship.

As of February 25, travelers are required to pay a toll fee for using the 61,9-km Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong expressway.

The US wants to beef up economic ties with Vietnam and is willing to provide the latter with technical assistance, said visiting US Ambassador Demetrios Marantis.

President Bashar Assad's forces pounded rebel-held areas in central Syria, killing at least 22 people, activists said.

Vietnam’s CPI increased by 1.37% in February compared to January, a record high since last August, the GSO reported.

Vietnam has always attached importance to developing multifaceted cooperation with Armenia, said State President Truong Tan Sang.

Fire started blowing up at the under-construction project Lotte in Hanoi at 3:00pm yesterday when welders were working in the base. Luckily, no casualty was claimed.

Oil prices surged as traders fretted about the impact of heightened geopolitical tensions over Iran on global crude oil supplies.

A number of Korean artists will join a concert in Hanoi on March 15 to mark the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-Republic of Korea diplomatic ties.