VIETNAM TODAY

Long Doi Son pagoda has been restored several times, but still preserves many of the characteristics of its 900-year past.

Regime forces bombarded rebels west of Ajdabiya, forcing hundreds of residents and some fighters to flee the key crossroads town.

The worst tornadoes to hit parts of the United States in decades have left 44 people dead.

Recent years have seen an increasing number of Vietnamese films entering the world film market, with the establishment of private film studios.

Global finance chiefs have warned that rising food prices, unanswered joblessness and Mideast turmoil could derail economic recovery.

An international charity fair 2011 opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 16, attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists.

Representatives from 50 local labour export companies discussed measures to send more Vietnamese guest workers to Malaysia.

The Party and State always create best conditions for intellectuals to promote their creativity, affirmed PM Nguyen Tan Dung. 

At least 45 people were dead after a powerful storm whipped up tornadoes in seven southern US states, media reported Sunday. 

Deputy PM Nguyen Sinh Hung sent gifts and letter to ethnic Khmer people in Dong Nai Province to congratulate them on their new year festival.

Vietnamese people once again had the opportunity to admire Japanese cherry blossoms at the Genki festival in Hanoi.

The German-based Bosch Group has opened a high-tech facility for manufacturing push-belts in the southern province of Dong Nai.

The acclaimed Philadelphia Orchestra said it would file for bankruptcy, the first major US performance ensemble to do so during the nation's current economic turmoil.

An estimated VND300 billion from the State budget will be spent over the next ten years on a programme to ensure security in nuclear energy. 

The economic reform policy will be the focus of discussion at the 6th National Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC), which is taking place in Havana. 

Thua Thien Hue Province and the Korea International Cooperation Agency has reached an agreement on a project to adjust Hue city’s general planning.

The distinction between the students from rich and from common families is evident within primary schools and has raised worries among parents.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has issued a decision to allow an adjustment in power price at least once every quarter beginning June 1.

General Motors received more clean energy patents in the past year than any other company, a study released Friday said.