Discovering the art of poles apartThirty lacquer paintings by Vietnamese-German artist Khai Doan are on display in an exhibition entitled Dipolar at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.
Portraying Vietnam as a brandA workshop to be given by the British Council will ask the question of how Vietnam should market itself to the rest of the world.
Upgrades to steel mills may be best option to meet demandSteel mills can be operational for up to 50 years longer with upgrades, which could be better than building new ones.
IMF chief denied bail over alleged sex assaultIMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn denied sexually assaulting a New York hotel chambermaid, but the judge turned down his $1 million bail offer.
Stephen Hawking says afterlife is a fairy storyPhysicist Stephen Hawking believes there is no God and that humans should seek to live the most valuable lives they can.
Vietnam attends charity fair for earthquake victimsThe Vietnamese embassy to Japan attended a charity fair raising relief funds for victims of the powerful earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
Vietnam to make survey of tigersThe Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Department was asked to inspect the experimental breeding of tigers to and make a survey of the animal.
Work starts on coastal corridor to link up sub-regionPrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung kicked off construction of two parts of the southern coastal corridor road project.
Eurozone anoints Italy's Draghi as ECB headEurozone finance ministers named Italy's Mario Draghi on Monday as their chosen successor to head the European Central Bank come October.
Increase in material exports changes Vietnamese marketMany Vietnamese producers can not buy materials in the domestic market, giving the way to foreign companies.
Police caution as 'planking' goes globalIs it worth life in a wheelchair to take a funny photo to impress somebody you don't know on the Internet?
Making money on FacebookSome people have performed tricks to earn money from Facebook, including impersonation.
Much-anticipated 'Tree of Life' divides Cannes crowdUS director Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" finally got to Cannes on Monday.
Strauss-Kahn casts shadow over EU debt crisis talksThe storm over the IMF chief's sex assault case threw a giant cloud Monday over a European finance ministers' meeting.
Vietnam, UNICEF join hands to prevent child injuriesChild injury accidents are becoming a global problem that results in 2,000 fatalities every day.
Foreign firms provide career guidance to Vietnamese studentsIntel, Dell and Yahoo! Vietnam will tie up with local firms to provide a series of career path guide programmes for Vietnamese students.
Six Senses among world’s 50 best hotelsThe Six Senses Hideaway resort on Con Dao Island in Vietnam is on the list of 50 best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine.
Former war refugee opens HCMC orphanageSuzanne Hook, 42, one of the first babies to be rescued during the Vietnam War, have come back Vietnam to support children with misfortunes.
Phelps downs Lochte for backstroke winMichael Phelps beat Ryan Lochte in the 200m backstroke to leave the Charlotte UltraSwim long course Grand Prix with one victory.
Taiwanese electronic firms survey Vietnamese marketA delegation of electronic businesses from Taiwan is seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam.
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...
Police seize 7,600 fake branded shoes in Ninh BinhPolice in Ninh Binh Province have uncovered more than 7,600 counterfeit shoes and sandals...
Ho Chi Minh City metro line posts strong first year profitHo Chi Minh City’s first metro line has reported a strong profit in its first year of...
Carmakers in Vietnam back nationwide rollout of E10 fuelMajor carmakers in Vietnam have confirmed that their petrol vehicles are compatible with...