VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam considering int’l search for cinema department’s accountant

The Vietnam Ministry of Public Security is working with Interpol to issue an international search warrant for a former accountant at the Central Cinema Department for embezzling money.

Facebook lets users track posts from strangers

Facebook is letting members follow strangers Twitter-style in the latest of a barrage of data maelstrom-taming moves since rival social network Google+ launched in June.

US report spreads blame for BP oil spill

A key US government report spreads the blame for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, citing a bad cement job, poor management by BP and its subcontractors.

ADB call for continued fiscal tightening to battle inflation

Though monthly inflation rate has been curbed, it is too early for Vietnam to ease macroeconomic policies, the ADB reported.

Banks use tricks to surpass capped lending interest rates

Despite banks having announced lending interest rates of 17-19% per year, many are still trying to exceed the cap.

Vietnam, India hold strategic defence dialogue

The Sixth Vietnamese-Indian Strategic Defence Dialogue at the deputy ministerial level was held in Hanoi on Sept. 14.

Danang chosen for low-carbon city project

Danang City is among cities selected for a green model city project by APEC energy and transport ministers.

HAGL boss ranked among most powerful in SE Asia

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group Chairman Doan Nguyen Duc is among the most influential executives in Southeast Asia, said Wall Street Journal.

Ministry urges loosened credit for real estate sector

The Ministry of Construction proposed the Government instruct credit organisations to loosen loans for real estate segments.

Vietnam wins three golds at pre-SEA Games Kempo Shorinji event

Vietnamese martial artists have won three gold medals, three silvers and six bronzes at the pre-Southeast Asian Games Kempo Shorinji Tournament.

Hanoi stands firm on illegal parking

Police in Hanoi have inspected several parking lots in the capital and detected numerous violations.

Vietnamese student wins top Australian piano prize

Vietnam's Luu Hong Quang has won first prize at the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition in Australia.

Tourists to be given VAT refunds

Foreign visitors will enjoy VAT refunds when they purchase goods in Vietnam under a draft currently being considered by the Ministry of Finance.

US poverty rate hits 15.1%, highest since 1993

The US poverty rate rose in 2010 to 15.1 percent, the highest since 1993, according to census data.

Vietnam tries to save energy with labels

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved a list of electric equipment that should be labelled according to their energy efficiency.

Huge HCM City tunnel nearly finished

Thu Thiem Tunnel in HCM City is currently 'ready for traffic', but will be put into use on November 20.

HCM City accomodates disabled students

HCM City plans to build more schools for students with disabilities during the 2011-12 school year, said the Department of Education and Training.

Norway-funded poverty reduction project launched

The 2nd phase of a Norwegian-funded project on poverty reduction in Vietnam was launched in Hanoi on September 13.

VNA television introduces family programme

The Vietnam News Agency Television Centre has recently launched a new programme entitled “For a happy family” to raise public awareness of domestic violence and prevention.

Developing Asia's growth to slow: ADB

Asia's developing economies will post slower-than-expected growth this year and in 2012 as key trading partners reduce orders amid worries about the global economy.

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