Global climate change campaign launched in VietnamThe global campaign on climate change 350.org was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11.
Sewage disposal threatens city’s water supplyMany enterprises in HCM City discharge untreated sewage into Saigon River and contaminate the water supply of many households in the city.
VNAT urged to tighten control over waterway tourismA lot of troubles occurring recently with Vietnam’s waterway tourism have badly influenced Vietnamese tourism brand.
Commune sets climate change exampleFarmers in a commune in Kien Giang Province have improved agricultural production after learning about climate change, scientists said.
Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s healthVietnam is recognised as a potential market offering many opportunities for foreign investors in medicine and health care.
Fighters who shot down US chopper are alive: TalibanThe Taliban denied Thursday that the fighters responsible for downing a US helicopter, killing 38 people, had been killed.
Minh enters 3rd round of world badminton champsNguyen Tien Minh, the world No. 7, won his 2nd round match at the Yonex BWF World Badminton Championships against Parupalli Kashyap of India.
China suspends new railway projects after crashChina has suspended all new railway construction projects, as controversy swirls over the nation's high-speed network.
New Japanese investment set to flow into VietnamA new wave of Japanese investment may soon flood into Vietnam with a focus on high-tech industry, an official said.
Report indicates widening income gapThe gap between Vietnam's rich and poor widened 9.2 times last year, according to recent General Statistics Office data.
MPs meet over riotsParliament was to meet for a special session to discuss the worst riots in a generation as Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fightback.
Couple jailed for human traffickingNinh Thuan People’s Court sentenced Chung, 52, to eight years, and Luan, 65, to six years in prison for human trafficking.
Ministry denies proposing additions to alphabetThe Ministry of Education and Training does not have any proposal to add four more letters to Vietnam’s current alphabet, said an official.
Eurozone majors move swiftly to cut deficitsFrance and Italy, the eurozone's second- and third-largest economies, were hurriedly preparing deficit-cutting measures Thursday.
Man opens emergency door in-flight, fined VND15 millionA passenger of Vietnam Airlines was fined VND15 million for opening an emergency exit while the plane was in the air.
Goetze dazzles as Germany slay Brazil in styleGermany's young guns turned on the style to beat Brazil 3-2 on Wednesday with rising star Mario Goetze in dazzling form.
Vietnam Party, State and NA leaders meet votersVietnam’s Party, NA and State leaders met with voters to report the results of the first session of the 13th NA and listen to their opinions.
Over 54,000 workers go overseas in seven monthsVietnam sent 54,352 workers overseas in the first seven months of this year, said the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Temporary markets clog Hanoi’s streetsUnregulated temporary markets have caused major traffic congestion on several streets in Hanoi.
Incurring debts, losses, businesses cry for urgent helpDecreased profits, rising losses, narrowed production or shutting down workshops temporarily are the common situation of 30% of total enterprises.
Rubber exports diversify as reliance on China declinesVietnam’s rubber exports are shifting away from heavy dependence on China, with strong...
Danang property market heats up on finance hub boostDanang’s property market continued to record price growth across several segments in the...
Nearly 83 ha of Mang Den forest to be converted for urban projectNearly 83 hectares of a forest in Mang Den Commune, Quang Ngai Province, will be...
New Hanoi flats average VND 128 million per square metreNew apartment prices in Hanoi reached an average of VND 128 million per square metre in...
Vietcombank and Pho Hien Industrial Development Group sign partnership dealVietcombank and Pho Hien Industrial Development Group have signed a cooperation deal with...
Vietnam firm seeks licence to explore tungsten in Thai NguyenA mining company has proposed exploring a 984 hectare site in Thai Nguyen Province for...