Heavy raining, cold hit Sapa travel hotspot
Vietnam’s famous travel hotspot Sapa has been hit with cold weather, heavy raining and rising floods as of early Sunday morning when temperature fell down to 11.3 degree Celsius.
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Vietnam-Japan relations geared towards greater effectiveness
PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Japan is aimed at promoting the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in a more in-depth, substantial and effective manner.
Minimum wage far below the cost of living
The current minimum wage can only cover about 65% of labourers’ basic living standards, according to a new survey.
Arabs await Assad reply to plan to end unrest
The Arab League has proposed a plan of "concrete steps" to end the bloodshed in Syria and expects President Bashar al-Assad to respond on Monday, Qatar's foreign minister said.
Vietnam attends Francophone organisation meeting
A Vietnamese delegation attended the meeting of national representatives to the International Francophone Organisation in Paris.
80th INTERPOL General Assembly raises status of Vietnamese police
For the first time, Hanoi will host the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization.
Prime Minister arrives in Japan
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Tokyo in the afternoon of October 30, beginning an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.
Strong windstorm causes widespread damage in Dong Thap Province
A strong windstorm hit Hong Ngu District in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, collapsing 13 homes and severely damaging about 30 others.
Stranded passengers pin hopes on Qantas mediator
About 70,000 stranded passengers were desperately hoping Australia's workplace regulator would end the stunning grounding of Qantas Airways' entire fleet,
Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Interpol
As a member of Interpol, Vietnam will do its utmost to strengthen cooperation with the organisation in combating crime, says PM Nguyen Tan Dung.
Faster-than-light neutrino experiment to be run again
Scientists who announced that sub-atomic particles might be able to travel faster than light are to rerun their experiment in a different way.
Vietnam attends UN forum on human rights
A Vietnamese diplomat has said promoting and protecting human rights are always Vietnam’s consistent policy.
Improved Manchester United too good for Everton with 1-0 win
Manchester City maintained its five-point English Premier League lead with a 3-1 win over Wolves as rivals Manchester United claimed a 1-0 win at Everton.
Finance minister eases concerns over rising public debt
Even though Vietnam's debt is expected to equal 58% of the GDP by next year, the Finance Minister said, "this is nothing to worry about."
Bananas grown with coffee to combat climate change
Farms on which cash crops like coffee share soil with food-crops like bananas could be vital to the future of central Africa's volatile Great Lakes region, scientists said.
Everton brace for Man United backlash in Premier League
Everton manager David Moyes is bracing for a Manchester United backlash as the Premier League champions attempt to bounce back.
Vietnam ‘cures’ first blister patient with marrow transplant
Vietnam has seen its first successful bone marrow stem cell transplant, saving the life of a four- year-old boy, a doctor said.
Key Commonwealth reforms under threat
Commonwealth leaders met to thrash out key reform proposals, but a contentious human rights plan appeared deadlocked.
Higher punishment for medical sector violations
People who provide and receive bribes during medical examinations and treatment will be fined up to VND20 million, according to a new regulation.
Vietnamese food streets ahead
Australian chef Tracey Lister has co-authored a book offering insights and recipes for Vietnamese street food.
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