VIETNAM TODAY

A plume of ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano is forecast to reach Britain forcing a change in US President Barack Obama's flight plans.

Despite higher output, sugar producers in Vietnam are increasingly concerned over rising inventories and illegal imports.

A tornado in Missouri, the deadliest single twister to strike the United States in six decades, killed 116 people.

A coastal hamlet in the central province of Binh Thuan has the dubious distinction of attracting abandoned women who do sex work for a living.

Almost 60,000 farming households in HCM City, who lost their land for urban development, are still struggling to find jobs.

A plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland could reach the airspace over mainland Europe later this week.

An Australian man has been rowing on a 230-kilometre journey across the Mekong Delta to raise awareness about water pollution in Vietnam.

Imagine spending £250,000 and working for a year under immense pressure, only for your creation to be pulled apart after just one week.

Authorities say at least 89 have died in the massive tornado that struck the southwest Missouri city of Joplin.

Education experts are increasingly worried about the number of students who seem to be addicted to online games.

Le Quang Liem finished second at the Capablanca Memorial 2011 after losing to Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the last round early May 22.

Credit institutions have been asked by the central bank to maintain stricter control over their lending activities to minimise risks.

Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Protection Agency has found over 50% of enterprises located along the Saigon River have no wastewater facilities.

A tornado killed 24 people in the Missouri town of Joplin after twisters carved a swathe of destruction through the US southeast.

The 13th National Assembly and People’s Council elections at all levels for the 2011-2016 term ended successfully.

Many retail markets in HCM City are facing a sharp decrease in stall occupancy rates, causing financial problems for market managers.

An increase in imports has compromised the “Made in Vietnam” strategy for the auto industry.

Divers found the body of the 16th victim, a nine-year old boy, of Din Ky cruise ship accident early this morning, May 23.

The world's most powerful Internet and media barons gather in Paris on Tuesday in a show of strength to leaders at the G8 summit.