Huge rare earth deposits found in Pacific: Japan expertsVast deposits of rare earth minerals have been found on the floor of the Pacific Ocean and can be readily extracted, Japanese scientists said.
US multi-level marketing firm goes bustThe Vietnam branch of US multi-level marketing firm Agel has closed, leaving dealers with losses of VND6 billion.
Low pay leads to labour shortageVietnamese businesses are facing a serious shortage of manpower since workers are quitting and unhappy due to low salaries.
Thu Minh crowned in Dancing with the Stars finaleSinger Thu Minh and her partner Lechezar Todorov became champions in the Vietnamese version Dancing with the Stars 2011.
Mobile operators warned for ‘loose management'Authorities have warned major mobile phone service providers over their loose management of message switchboards.
Russia gains edge in space race as US shuttle bows outAs the US winds down its shuttle programme, Russia will gain complete control of access to the International Space Station.
Nearly 700,000 candidates sit university entrance exams todayNearly 700,000 candidates nation-wide sat Math tests this morning as part first phase university entrance exams.
Exam takers seek luck at Temple of LiteratureOne day before taking their first university entrance exam, thousands of students set out for the Temperature of Literature.
Thaksin allies seek coalition after Thai poll winAllies of Thailand's fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will scramble to form a coalition government Monday after a huge poll victory.
Vietnam wins 4 golds, temporarily tops ASEAN Schools GamesVietnam’s national flag was hoisted above the Choa Chu Kang Stadium, Singapore, on the 1st day of competition of 2011 ASEAN Schools Games.
Deposit rates ease from 14% ceilingSome banks have their quoted deposit rates for Vietnam dong slightly lower than the ceiling rate of 14% per year.
Nearly 200 rhinos killed this year in South Africa: WWFNearly 200 rhinos were killed in South Africa in the first half of 2011, environmental group WWF said.
Seven houses fall into river in HCM CitySeven houses fell into the Xom Cui River in Binh Chanh District of Ho Chi Minh City early Saturday, causing panic for 60 residents.
Ancient earring unearthed in Binh ThuanThe museum of Binh Thuan province has unearthed a 2,500 year-old earring, the first of its kind ever to be found in the province, according to museum official.
Thaksin allies win landmark Thai electionAllies of Thailand's fugitive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra stormed to victory in elections on Sunday.
Vietnamese students compete in regional schools gamesVietnamese student-athletes are competing at the third ASEAN Schools Games, which kicked off at Max Pavillion stadium in Singapore on July 1.
China, Laos, Vietnam engage in ‘con’ hurling festivalJiangcheng district in China’s Yunnan province will host a traditional ‘con’ throwing festival for participants from Vietnam, China and Laos.
Australia may extend Tiger Airways groundingAviation regulators were discussing Sunday whether to seek court approval to extend the grounding of Tiger Airways Australia.
Local businesses favor virtual offices amid economic turmoilEconomic slowdown combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s skyrocketing office rents have forced many businesses to opt for virtual offices.
Vietnamese brides who move abroad may struggle to fit inVietnamese brides who set off to live with husbands from Taiwan and South Korea may face difficulties they are not aware of, experts said.
Work begins on first park in Hanoi’s Red River boulevard projectConstruction has begun on the first component of Hanoi’s Red River landscape boulevard...
Australia backs Ho Chi Minh City bridge projectThe Australian Government is supporting the construction of a pedestrian bridge across...
Ha Tinh fishermen haul in large fish catchA fishing boat in Ha Tinh Province hauled in more than one tonne of prized golden...
Vessel carrying unverified diesel seized off Ha TinhVietnam’s Coast Guard has detained an iron-hulled fishing vessel found transporting...
Household bank deposits hit record VND 10.3 quadrillionDeposits from Vietnamese households in the banking system have climbed to a record VND...
HCM City drafts emergency response plans for energy shortagesHo Chi Minh City has introduced contingency plans to safeguard energy security amid...