VIETNAM TODAY

Samsung seeks sales ban on iPhone 5

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will file lawsuits to try to block the sale of Apple's iPhone 5 as part of its global legal tussle with the US technology giant, a report said Tuesday.

Vietnam to use lethal injections from November

The government has decreed that executions will be carried out by lethal injection instead of firing squads from November 1.

Vietnam expands testing of A/H5N1 vaccine

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has agreed to expand the clinical test of a domestically-made A/H5N1 flu vaccine.

Vietnam, US hold second defence policy dialogue

The second Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue took place in Washington under the co-chair of Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence.

Climate change cause of outbreak of diseases: Ministry

According to the latest report brought out by the Ministry of Health, the outbreak and recurrence of new epidemics is the result of climate change and abnormal weather conditions.

Google under scrutiny over search dominance

Google's executive chairman will take stage at a Senate hearing into whether it is abusing its dominant position in online search.

State President works with defence, security ministries

State President Truong Tan Sang on Sept. 19 separately worked with leaders of the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security.

Heineken brings top British DJ to Hanoi

UK-based DJ Eddie Halliwell, known internationally for his stage presence and mixing skills, will perform this weekend in Hanoi.

Vietnam takes part in Moving Planet

More than 1,500 Vietnamese volunteers in 16 provinces will participate in the Moving Planet Day this September 24.

IMF warns Greece to cut deeper as default threatens

The IMF gave Greece an ultimatum to introduce more budget austerity to win the release of rescue funds and escape bankruptcy.

Kids want to quit school over stress

Just two weeks after the new school year started, many first-graders throughout the country say they want to quit school because of overload.

Mekong Delta Provinces threatened by severe landslides

Hundreds of households in the Mekong Delta provinces are under threat of landslides after the floodwaters inundated the region.

Himilayan earthquake kills 53

A powerful earthquake rocked a vast and remote Himalayan region, killing at least 53 people in India, Nepal and Tibet.

China probe policy slows rubber exports

Exports of rubber to China via the border are at a standstill as China has tightened policies on inspecting rubber imports via cross-border trade.

Lower interest rates cause a rush to other investments

Deposits fell sharply this week, after the application of a 14% cap on deposit interest rates.

'Mad Men' wins fourth Emmy, in good night for Brits

Cult ad agency drama "Mad Men" won the best drama Emmy for the fourth year Sunday.

Poor people donate land to build schools

Nearly 50 poor households in Quang Tri Province agreed to relocate their houses to donate nearly 55 hectares of land to build schools.

Vietnam officials to visit Africa over rhino poaching

A delegation from Vietnam will this week visit South Africa to discuss ways to stem the growth rhino poaching, the government said last Friday.

Ogilvy, Toms secure Presidents Cup berths

Australian Geoff Ogilvy and American David Toms, both past major champions, secured berths in this year's Presidents Cup golf matches.

VND10,000 billion to provide vocational training for rural workers

It is necessary to give more funding to vocational training programme for rural workers in the 2011-2020 period, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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