IMF approves 26 billion euro loan to PortugalIMF approved a EUR26-billion three-year loan to Portugal as part of a European Union bailout of the struggling eurozone country.
Eurocham festival offers the best in European cuisineEuroCham will open its sixth European Food Festival in Hanoi on May 28 in a bid to further promote European cuisine in Vietnam.
River cruise ship capsizes, 16 missingA two-decked cruise ship capsized on the Saigon River, leaving 16 passengers missing, including four foreigners.
Lagarde out in front as favorite for IMF postFrench Finance Minister Christine Lagarde emerged Friday as Europe's choice to lead the IMF.
Cruise ship overturns on Saigon River, 20 go missingA two-storey cruise ship overturned on May 20 evening on Saigon River, causing 20 out of 50 guests missing, including at least 4 foreigners.
EU promotes intellectual property in agricultureThe EU has begun a joint effort with Vietnamese agencies to protect agricultural diversity in the country.
Vietnam attends TPP talks in USVietnam joined eight other Asian-Pacific countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in the US’s Montana state on May 19.
Vietnam launches first HIV treatment methodThe UN country team in Vietnam plans to launch a pilot HIV treatment method ‘2.0’ - a new generation of HIV treatment.
Kids gearing up for competitions for first gradeA lot of children do not have a “summer holiday” because they must learn hard to prepare for exams to enter the first grade of prestigious schools.
Quang Liem becomes super international grand masterLe Quang Liem, has officially become a super international grand master after he scored an Elo score of 2,700.
JICA helps Vietnam in manpower trainingThe Ministry of Transport and JICA signed a cooperation project on training technicians for highway construction in Vietnam.
Power plants vulnerable to hackers: security firmAn US computer security research firm uncovered new ways that hackers could sabotage power plants, oil refineries or manufacturing operations.
German coach to lead Vietnam’s national football teamThe Vietnam Football Federation has selected Falko Goetz from Germany as new coach for the men’s national football squad .
NATO hits 8 Kadhafi ships as Obama predicts demiseNATO-led aircraft hit eight vessels of Moamer Kadhafi's navy as US President Barack Obama predicted the Libyan strongman would "inevitably" leave or be forced from power.
State Bank of Vietnam buys $1 billionThe State Bank of Vietnam has purchased USD1 billion from commercial banks since late April.
Hanoi's CPI up 1.76 percent in MayHanoi's Consumer Price Index rose by 1.76 percent in May, a 11.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Epidemics continue to threaten provincesSwine flu, hand-foot-mouth disease, and respiratory diseases have been either spreading to or worsening in many provinces, health officials warned.
Mergers and acquisitions a new trend in Vietnamese marketVietnam will see more big M&A cases this year, particularly in the areas of production, finance, banking and consumer goods.
Vietnam female stars show off ao dai at CannesThe Cannes is also a glamorous fashion venue where female artists provide photographers a chance to take countless photos about their dresses.
Design contest for young entrepreneursThe British Council has launched a contest to find the best young designers in Vietnam.
Long Thanh airport short nearly 6,000 workersLabour shortages and payment issues are threatening delays to Vietnam’s largest airport...
Fuel prices fall sharply in Vietnam from April 21Retail fuel prices in Vietnam dropped significantly on April 21, with petrol and diesel...
Vietnam needs 50 tonnes of gold yearly for jewelleryVietnam requires about 50 tonnes of gold annually as raw material for jewellery...
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall 17 per centRemittances to Ho Chi Minh City fell 17 per cent in the first quarter, as global economic...
Ho Chi Minh City targets major industrial park investmentsHo Chi Minh City is seeking investors for dozens of industrial park projects, including...
Deposit rates fall as 30 banks cut interest ratesDeposit rates in Vietnam are easing as 30 banks have lowered interest rates, signalling a...