HCM City reserves $583 million for climate change programmesHCM City will spend some VND12 trillion (USD583 million) on projects designed to deal with the negative impacts of climate change from now to 2015.
Norway mass-killer seeks show-trial celebrityNorwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik appears before an Oslo judge on Monday, seeking show-trial celebrity.
Hanoi to seize illegal cyclosHanoi authorities licensed over 260 cyclos to serve tourists but there are thousands of illegal cyclos in the city.
Illegal mining big problem for Vietnam’s largest gold mineIllegal exploitation continues in Bong Mieu, the largest gold mine in Vietnam, despite efforts by local authorities to stop it.
Tension mounts as US seeks to avert defaultThe White House and top lawmakers have struggled for a deal to save the world's richest country from a disastrous default on its debt.
Economic meltdown hits interior makers in central provinceAn economic turmoil has force many furniture makers in the central province of Binh Dinh to reduce operation or shut down this year.
President Triet presents Labour Hero title to writer Son TungPresident Nguyen Minh Triet presented the title of Labour Hero to writer Son Tung for his excellent work and contributions to the cause of national construction and defence.
No solace for foreigners caught in work permit limboVietnam's new regulations will allow the expulsion of unregistered foreign employees beginning August 1.
Norway carnage suspect admits responsibilityThe suspect in Norway's twin attacks that killed at least 92 people admitted responsibility.
Norway suspect deems killings atrocious but neededA suspected right-wing fanatic accused of killing at least 92 people deemed his acts "atrocious" yet "necessary".
Vietnam attends 18th ASEAN Regional ForumDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Gia Khiêm led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 18th ASEAN Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
33 dead after Chinese bullet trains collideTwo Chinese bullet trains involved in a high-speed collision which left 33 dead and nearly 200 injured.
Norway mourns 92 victims after 'hell on paradise island'Norwegian police said they were questioning a right-wing suspect over the massacre of 92 people.
Official: Domestic abuse victims should come forwardRemaining silent about domestic violence can lead to serious and unexpected consequences, one official said.
Nguyen Sinh Hung elected NA ChairmanNguyen Sinh Hung has been elected as Chairman of the 13th National Assembly with 457 votes, accounting for 91.4 percent.
Chinese state media say 11 dead in train accidentAt least 11 people were killed and 89 hurt Saturday when a Chinese bullet train lost power after being struck by lightning.
Physics Olympiad gold medal winner wants to study in USNguyen Huy Hoang, the gold medal winner in the Physics Olympiad has revealed that he wants to go studying in the US.
Vietnam seeks more investment from JapanVietnam wants Japanese businesses to increase their investment in the country through the form of public-private partnership.
Vietnam indie filmmakers strive to find footholdVietnam’s booming film industry which has seen commercial and big-money projects hitting the screens across the country in recent years.
USD7.4 billion beltways to be built around HCM CityThe Ministry of Transport has submitted to the Government a project to build two beltways to link HCM City with four neighbuoring provinces.
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...
Danang studies USD 10.4bn urban rail linking two airportsDanang is studying its first urban railway, a 103km line linking two international...