VIETNAM TODAY

Friendship association backs release of five Cubans

The Vietnam-Cuban Friendship Association has affirmed solidarity with five Cuban youths who have been detained in the US for efforts to prevent terrorist acts against their homeland.

More than 70 killed in Mogadishu car bomb carnage

A car bomb tore through a government compound in Mogadishu, killing more than 70 people in the deadliest attack by Somalia's Shebab rebels in their near five-year insurgency.

Apple unveils updated iPhone, stock slips

Apple shares slipped on Wall Street as they unveiled an updated version of the iPhone but not a transformative new model.

Multi-billion dong cannot help attract students

Many universities have spent tens of billions of dong to purchase expensive equipment for technique majors, but still fail to attract more students.

Eurozone banks deposit funds heavily at ECB

Eurozone banks deposited the biggest amount of overnight funds at the ECB so far this year, official data showed on Tuesday.

Nation's elephants under threat

With the death of a large number of tame elephants recently concerns have risen regarding the threat of extinction of the animals.

Studies of universe's expansion win physics Nobel

Three U.S.-born scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their studies of exploding stars.

Vietnam jumps in development index

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published a report ranking Vietnam number 81 in a development index.

Vietnamese lecturer wins Microsoft’s prize

Huynh Cong Thinh, one of the world's most valuable IT professionals as honoured by Microsoft Corporation.

54,000 people in Nghe An evacuated as Typhoon Nalge nears

Coastal districts are ready to evacuate 54,000 locals from at-risk areas as Storm Nalge is forecast to hit the locality.

Vietnamese firms sued for intellectual property violations

A British firm has filed suit against three Vietnamese companies for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Coffee growers strike outside corporate offices in Gia Lai

More than 200 workers from Dak Doa Coffee and Tea Company went on strike a week ago to protest the company's a new contract.

Top Japanese artists to sing in Hanoi

The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam will host a music event featuring Japan’s top singers and idol groups in Hanoi this weekend.

Thailand's 'worst' floods leave 224 dead

Thailand's worst monsoon floods in decades have killed 224 people and affected three quarters of the country, according to officials.

Second Pacific island declares drought emergency

A second South Pacific community has declared a state of emergency in a drought crisis that has seen water rationing imposed in parts of the region.

World Sight Day in Vietnam

This year’s World Sight Day entitled “Bright Sight for Children” was held at Hanoi Eye Hospital (HEH) on October 4.

VND8-billion underpass made useless by flooding

A new underpass in Thua Thien-Hue Province, which was put into operation in July, is still facing problems with flooding.

Apple chief Cook to debut hot new iPhone

Apple's Tim Cook is expected to kick off his reign as chief executive on Tuesday by unveiling a hot new iPhone model that some analysts are predicting will be a bestseller.

IAEA pledges to help Vietnam develop nuclear power

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano hoped IAEA will continue assisting Vietnam in building nuclear energy infrastructure and completing management apparatus in the field.

ASEM Green Growth Forum opens in Hanoi

The ASEM Green Growth Forum, with the theme “Jointly acting towards green economies,” officially opened in Hanoi, drawing the participation of 180 local and foreign delegates.

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