VIETNAM TODAY

Panasonic has decided to make significant investments in Vietnam while other companies tend to leave for other countries.

Nearly 100 people were arrested for gambling on cockfights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Clouds may be gathering over the global economy, but auto makers are revving up to try and dispel any gloom with nearly 90 new models at the world's biggest motor show.

Le Dang Xu from the Joint Stock Construction Company No 1 was elected new chairman of the Vietnam Badminton Federation.

The first week of the 2011 National Traffic Safety Month has seen more accidents despite tougher measures taken.

Determined never to forget but perhaps ready to move on, the US gently handed Sept. 11 over to history Sunday.

Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos on Sunday announced new budget cuts totalling around two billion euros.

Hanoi city will focus on improving the standard of living in its rural areas by calling on its residents to take part in the "Joining hands to build new rural areas" campaign.

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group inaugurated the first locally manufactured jack-up rig in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien warned parents and teachers about a likely surge in hand, foot and mouth disease cases.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal booked a US Open title showdown against world number one Novak Djokovic.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Lao counterpart Thongsing Thammavong co-chaired the Vietnam-Laos investment cooperation conference in Vientiane.

Thousands of Vietnamese workers are absconding after completing contracts in South Korea.

A funeral was held in Hanoi on September 10 for Vo Chi Cong, former President of the State Council, who died on September 8 at the age of 99.

A jittery, embattled United States comes together in grief on Sunday's 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Several organizations in Vietnam supported by UNESCO will launch for the first time a ‘Week for Lifelong Learning’ programme in October.

Malaysian firm JAKS Resources Berhad started construction on a 1,200-MW coal-fired power plant in Hai Duong on September 9.

President Hugo Chavez challenged US President Barack Obama to prove US claims that Venezuelan officials are involved in drugs and arm trafficking.

Police Phu Yen province drove out 59 Chinese and Taiwanese from Vietnamese territory for Internet fraud scam.