VIETNAM TODAY

David Archuleta, the runner-up in American Idol 2008, will perform alongside many Vietnamese artists in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this July.

Le Quang Liem has jumped to 27th place in the world rankings, based on his results over the past two months, said the World Chess Federation.

The National Assembly's Standing Committee approved a draft ordinance on the management and use of weapons, and explosives.

Princess Catherine and Prince William celebrated Canada Day among a huge crowd on the couple's first official international outing.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade launched the competitive power generation market with the participation of 48 power plants.

The country’s focal task in the second half of 2011 is to continue synchronously implementing measures to curb inflation.

Can Tho City is famous for its white rice and pure water, which helps attract a wide range of tourists.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was freed from house arrest, though he still faces charges.

Youths have been busily preparing to welcome and help students who will be taking university entrance examinations next month.

All high-speed passenger vessels with capacity of at least 30km/h must have radars installed, according to a proposed regulations.

Nearly 600 child labourers are hired by family businesses in HCM city, many of them endure work in hazardous conditions with long hours and low pay.

The Vietnam Sea Village Festival will take place in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan from August 1-4.

Over 700 artists and athletes from 12 localities attended the Ethnic Minority Cultural Festival for central and central highland regions on July 1.

College candidates and parents nationwide are streaming to HCM City to prepare for the university entrance exams which will start next Monday.

More than USD34 million would be needed to protect the Dong Nai River that is suffering extreme levels of pollution, officials said.

The new law, which came into effect on July 1, will be an effective legislative tool for protecting consumer rights.

Manufacturing activity in Asia's emerging economies slowed further in June, data showed Friday.

Vietnam welcomed around 2.96 million international tourists in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 18.1 percent, the General Statistics Office reported.

Hanoi police raided the five-star Sheraton Hotel’s Nutz nightclub in the early hours of July 1.