Japan suspends waste water nuclear operation
Tokyo Electric Power Co. halted an operation to clean highly contaminated waste water at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant due to higher-than-expected radiation levels.
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Ho Chi Minh Museum named ‘City relic’
The Ho Chi Minh Museum, built in 1863 in western architectural style, was conferred the title of ‘City Relic’ in a ceremony in District 4 in Ho Chi Minh City Friday.
Seminar in Russia discusses Da Nang’s tourism potential
The Da Nang city authorities have always created favourable conditions for Russian travel agencies to cooperate, do business and develop tourism in Da Nang.
Libya insists talks under way with rebels
The Libyan government has dismissed rebel denials that the two sides have been holding talks and hit out at NATO's air war late.
Hanoi’s far from luxury apartment living
Despite development, many families still struggle to make do with inadequate accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Authority says some West Lake ships unsafe
The Hanoi Department of Transport has detected many violations by tourist ships and floating restaurants on the West Lake.
Diva Lam to share stage with Vietnam Idol Linh this weekend
Diva Thanh Lam and Vietnam Idol 2010 Uyen Linh will share the stage during a music show in Hanoi this weekend.
Global recovery at risk: IMF
A global economic recovery could falter unless Europe averts sovereign defaults, the U.S. gets its fiscal house in order, the IMF warned.
Fourth US-Vietnam dialogue opens
The fourth US-Vietnam Political, Security and Defence Dialogue opened in Washington D.C. on June 17.
Seed shortage threatens crop
Farmers in the central region are facing a shortage of rice seed for the summer-autumn rice crop, which will be grown 25-35 days late.
Japan scientist synthesizes meat from human feces
Japanese scientists have discovered a way to create edible steaks from human feces in order to ease food shortage amid population boom.
Thousands choke on noxious factory fumes in Thanh Hoa
About 4,500 residents in Thanh Hoa have suffered from respiratory problems due to noxious gases being emitted by a local paper company.
Magical McIlroy leads by six at US Open
Rory McIlroy completed the lowest opening 36 holes in US Open history on Friday despite a double-bogey finish.
ASEAN steps up marine environment preservation
The ASEAN Working Group on Marine and Coastal Environment discussed ways to boost ties in managing marine environments.
US drops charges against bin Laden
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Osama bin Laden from attacks spanning more than a decade, officials said.
USAID refurbishes Kon Tum preschools
The US Agency for International Development handed over keys to 25 refurbished pre-schools to the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Government pledges strict monetary policies next year
Tight monetary and fiscal policies will be prioritised in 2012 in order to continue taming inflation, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung.
Quang Tri struggles with unexploded ordnance clearance
The people of Quang Tri Province are still dealing with the consequences of unexploded ordnance 35 years after the war.
Mountain rockslide kills 6 gold miners
Police said that 6 gold miners in Quang Nam were killed following a mountain rockslide which was probably triggered by heavy rains.
Hanoi to host 2011 Vietnam Offroad Cup
As many as 40 teams will take part in the 2011 Vietnam Offroad Cup in Hanoi on June 25-26.
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