China preps huge oil platform for deployment in East Sea
China will begin testing a massive deepwater oil platform this week to prepare for its deployment to the East Sea in July, said Chinese state media.
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City apartments see rash of burglaries
Though ostensibly well guarded, Ho Chi Minh City apartments are regularly burgled, leaving residents anxious and scared.
Nha Trang sea festival successfully held
Over 100,000 visitors flocked to the fifth Sea Festival 2011 themed “Nha Trang – The Sea Rendezvous”, which wrapped up on June 15.
Vietnam attends int’l gift exhibition in Malaysia
Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the International Gifts, Premium and Stationery Exhibition in Malaysia from June 15-17.
Special mechanism needed to attract FDI to infrastructure
The Ministry of Transport has proposed to apply an additional special mechanism to call for foreign investment into the infrastructure sector.
VID 2011 puts spotlight on sustainability
Sixteen innovative proposals were awarded prizes at Vietnam Innovation Day 2011 on June 15 in Hanoi.
At UN talks, Kyoto Protocol hangs in the balance
The fate of the only international agreement that sets binding targets for curbing greenhouse gases is hanging by a thread, say veteran watchers.
WikiLeaks prosecutors get no answers at US hearing
American soldier accused of leaking classified files to WikiLeaks said he declined to answer questions at a grand jury hearing.
PetroVietnam vows to continue operations in East Sea
PetroVietnam is determined to conduct exploration projects in the East Sea despite Chinese aggressions, said an official.
Hanoi's ceramic road damaged
The internationally famous ‘ceramic road’ running along the Red River in Hanoi has now begun to show signs of damage and decay.
Vietnam to organise ancient costume movie festival
An ancient costume movie festival will be held during the 2012 Hue Festival by Viet Charm Company.
Going abroad to attend English summer camps in fashion
Many Vietnamese parents are ready to spend hundreds of millions of dong to send their children abroad for English summer camps.
Central bank to monitor banks’ investments more closely
The State Bank of Vietnam plans to better monitor commercial banks’ investments, including corporate bonds, lending and investment operations.
Fish harvest prayer follows original rituals
Fishermen in traditional costumes praying for a good fishing harvest aroused the curiosity of visitors to a sea festival in Nha Trang City.
Disasters claim huge losses to economy
Natural disasters kill some 500 people and cause an economic loss of saround USD700 million in Vietnam annually, said a report.
Brocade weaving gives Dao women a new lease of life
Dao women in the northern moutainous province of Lao Cai are proud to preserve the value of their traditional craft.
Japan's mega-quake struck in small zone of fault: study
The quake that struck off northeastern Japan on March 11 ruptured a small part of a fault that straddles the Pacific seabed, said scientists.
Greek PM seeks confidence vote as debt crisis deepens
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou would seek a confidence vote as thousands besieged parliament against new austerity cuts.
Vietnamese projects to receive additional Japanese ODA
Japan will continue providing Official Development Assistance to Vietnam in the coming years.
Total lunar eclipse set for Africa, Middle East, C. Asia
Astronomers in parts of Europe, Africa, Central Asia and Australia were hoping for clear skies to enjoy a total lunar eclipse.
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