VIETNAM TODAY

High land prices and overcrowded cemeteries have forced many people in HCM City to prepare their own burial plots.

A delegation from the National Defence Institute under the Ministry of National Defence is on a working visit to China.

Bui Mong Diep, one of the concubines of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam, passed away at Saint Antoine Hospital in France on June 26.

Petra Kvitova stunned favourite Maria Sharapova to win her first Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the women's singles final at Wimbledon.

Aviation regulators grounded budget carrier Tiger Airways Australia Saturday because it posed a "serious and imminent risk to air safety".

The Centre for Environment and Community Research made debut a website on Hanoi lakes at www.cecr.vn on June 30.

Chinese businessmen at Vietfish 2011, the international seafood trade fair held on June 28-30, to collect seafood products.

David Archuleta, the runner-up in American Idol 2008, will perform alongside many Vietnamese artists in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this July.

Le Quang Liem has jumped to 27th place in the world rankings, based on his results over the past two months, said the World Chess Federation.

The National Assembly's Standing Committee approved a draft ordinance on the management and use of weapons, and explosives.

Princess Catherine and Prince William celebrated Canada Day among a huge crowd on the couple's first official international outing.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade launched the competitive power generation market with the participation of 48 power plants.

The country’s focal task in the second half of 2011 is to continue synchronously implementing measures to curb inflation.

Can Tho City is famous for its white rice and pure water, which helps attract a wide range of tourists.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was freed from house arrest, though he still faces charges.

Youths have been busily preparing to welcome and help students who will be taking university entrance examinations next month.

All high-speed passenger vessels with capacity of at least 30km/h must have radars installed, according to a proposed regulations.

Nearly 600 child labourers are hired by family businesses in HCM city, many of them endure work in hazardous conditions with long hours and low pay.

The Vietnam Sea Village Festival will take place in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan from August 1-4.