Vietnam must work hard to deal with ageing
An ageing population is set to create a lot of serious socio-economic problems if Vietnam fails in designing proper adaptation strategies.
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Japan decides on TEPCO compensation scheme: media
Japan decided on a scheme to ensure TEPCO can compensate numerous people affected by the crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
Transfer pricing found at both foreign and local businesses
Both foreign-invested enterprises and local firms in HCM City have been found to have transfer pricing practices to evade taxes.
More than 40 injured in China bank blast
Over 40 people were injured after a disgruntled former employee ignited a petrol bomb at a bank in a region of northwest China.
Hand, foot and mouth disease kills nine in HCM City
Hand, foot and mouth disease has continued ravaging in HCM City, killing nine children in the metropolis so far this year.
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Fewer students opt to take the entrance exam for teachers’ training schools due to high rate of unemployment after graduation.
Global resource consumption to triple by 2050: UN
Global consumption of natural resources could almost triple to 140 billion tonnes a year by 2050 unless nations take drastic steps.
Vietnam-China land border demarcation reviewed
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Spain scrambles tents, food for refugees of deadly quake
Army and emergency workers pitched tents and handed out food to evacuees after a quake smashed through Spanish city.
Toyota Vietnam announces production recovery plan
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Viettel pioneers in testing 4G services
The military-run telecoms group, Viettel, has become the first network operator in Vietnam to provide 4G technology.
Japan's Takeda to buy drugmaker Nycomed for USD12 bn
Japan's top drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical has reached a USD12 billion deal to buy Swiss drugmaker Nycomed, a report said.
Rivers contaminated and dried up for gold
Vast populated areas along the upstream area of Lam River in Nghe An have been left dry and polluted due to sifting for gold of miners.
Toyota boosts US production sooner than expected
Toyota will be able to boost its US production sooner than expected following a devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.
Photo auction to fund care for disabled child
An exhibition and auction of photographs in Hanoi next week will raise funds to support a child victim of Agent Orange.
Swallow bird island in Phu Quoc
Nhan Island in Phu Quoc District resembles a ship carrying white stones sailing on the blue seawater with swallows flying above.
Buon Ma Thuot reels from water shortage
More than 50,000 families in Buon Ma Thuot City are facing a severe water shortage because of prolonged drought.
Vietnam wins two bronzes at APhO 2011
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