New penalties on unused homes under considerationThe Ministry of Finance is querying other agencies about the possibility of imposing new taxes on vacant homes.
Holding a market on railwayPurchasing fruits and food on the railway and running away when trains come is the everyday scenes at the railroad passing Co Nhue Commune.
Endeavour astronauts prepare for final spacewalkThe crew of the US space shuttle Endeavour are preparing for their fourth and final spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
Judokas Ngoc Tu to compete at Grand SlamJudokas Van Ngoc Tu will compete in the Judo Grand Slam in Rio, Brazil on June 18-19.
Vietnam's inflation likely to touch 20pct: HSBCVietnam's inflation may touch 20 percent in coming months, according to a recent HSBC report.
Missouri town says 232 missing after tornadoOfficials Thursday said 232 people were still missing four days after a tornado tore through a Missouri town.
Germany provides credit for Vietnam’s vocational trainingThe Prime Minister has agreed on a credit agreement for a 10 million euro vocational training project granted by the German bank, KfW.
Jan-May FDI disbursement draws over USD4.5 billionForeign direct investment disbursements in Vietnam are forecast to reach $4.52 billion in the first five months of this year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Serbia arrests wartime military chief MladicSerbia announced the arrest of former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic on Thursday, ending a 16-year manhunt.
Long An monk helps disadvantaged kidsA monk in Long An Province is using his pagoda to provide disadvantaged children with accommodation and education.
Country faces steel glut as new plants go onlineVietnam faces a gigantic building steel surplus when five new high-capacity plants become operational late this year.
UK extends aid to VietnamThe UK has pledged to continue to provide aid for Vietnam during the next five years.
World leaders in France to grapple with global crisesLeaders of the world's richest nations begin a summit in France dominated by the Arab Spring, the economy, and Japan's nuclear disaster.
Japan helps Vietnam manage expresswaysJICA has signed an agreement to provide technical assistance for Vietnam to operate and maintain expressway.
State-owned enterprises face national auditVietnam’s state-owned enterprises could face a nationwide audit of assets beginning on July 1, according to a proposed regulation.
Three blasts hit govt buildings in east China: XinhuaThree explosions including two car blasts struck government buildings in eastern China's Jiangxi province, leaving at least five injured.
WB prioritises public investment in VietnamThe World Bank has approved a $350-million loan for a project to increase public investment in Vietnam.
EU raises 4.75 billion euros for PortugalThe EU raised EUR4.75 billion for Portugal in a new bond issue, while the IMF gave its first tranche of emergency funding as part of a joint bailout.
Visit Huong Canh pottery villageHuong Canh village in Tam Canh commune, Binh Xuyen district, northern province of Vinh Phuc is very famous for its ceramic art.
Hanoi to host 2nd international comic festivalThe 2nd International Comics Festival will be held in Hanoi from May 30 to June 4.
Vietnam Airlines serves Hung Yen lychees on international flightsVietnam Airlines is serving Vietnamese seasonal fruits on domestic and international...
Construction ministry approves Van Don airportVietnam’s Ministry of Construction has approved expansion plans for Van Don International...
Vinhomes launches scheme to channel gold holdings into propertyVinhomes has introduced a programme allowing customers to use gold holdings in real...
More than 3 tonnes of spoiled pig intestines found at Bac Ninh facilityAuthorities in Bac Ninh Province have discovered more than three tonnes of pig intestines...
Over 18,000 suspected counterfeit goods seized at Quang Tri border gatesVietnamese customs authorities have seized more than 18,000 products suspected of...
Vietnam firms invest millions in farm waste processingVietnamese companies are investing millions of USD in factories processing agricultural...