Italian architects help preserve Hanoi’s old quarter
The Italian embassy in Vietnam and the Genoa Architects Association held a conference in Hanoi to introduce Genoa’s experience in preserving its old city.
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Harvest time on the shores of Tam Giang Lagoon
The yellow paddy fields alongside Tam Giang Lagoon in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue provide a visual treat.
Tropical 'hotspots' may get too warm to farm
Climate change is on track to disrupt lifeline food crops across large swathes of Africa and Asia already mired in chronic poverty, a study said.
Cuba to attend Sea Festival in Nha Trang
Cuban artists will perform at the 2011 Sea Festival in Nha Trang from June 11-16.
Goverment continues to prioritise inflation fight
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the Cabinet to pursue priorities in curbing inflation and stabilising the macro-economy.
Studying for a better life
Among regular high school graduation exam-takers are some truly outstanding individuals.
Germany, Australia help Vietnam with climate change
The Australian and German governments will provide USD63.7 million for a climate change adaptation programme in the Mekong Delta region.
Iraq bomb attacks kill 21
A bomb outside a mosque in central Iraq followed by a suicide attack against a hospital where victims were being treated killed at least 21 people.
Yemen president wounded in palace attack but 'well'
Yemen's embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh was wounded when dissidents shelled a mosque in the presidential compound.
Made-in-Vietnam garbage classifying machine comes out
Vietnam has successfully manufactured a machine which can classify and process garbage automatically.
Australian fined for causing ruckus on aircraft
An Australian has been fined for assaulting two people and causing a commotion on board a Vietnam Airlines flight on June 2.
Thousands flee fighting in Yemen capital
Thousands of residents were fleeing the Yemeni capital on Friday as deadly clashes between dissident tribesmen and loyalist troops raged.
Teachers create inspirational green toys
Teachers at a nursery school in Thua Thien Hue have transformed throw-away items into toys to spur their pupil’s creativity.
Billion-dollar projects become scarcer
Billion-dollar FDI projects become quite scarce in the first five months of this year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency.
Vietnamese girl takes honourable mention in essay contest
A young Vietnamese woman—who came to the U.S. for burn treatment—has been given an honorable mention in a local college essay contest.
WB: Vietnam should maintain tight fiscal policy
The Government should enforce recent fiscal policies to minimise inflation and stabilise the economy, said a WB economist.
Digging the dirt on counterfeit coffee production
DTiNews carried out an investigation on the use of toxic chemicals and flavouring agents in domestic coffee production.
Boeing says under 'continuous' cyber attack
US aerospace giant Boeing is under "continuous" cyber attack but there has been no breach of its databases, a senior executive said.
15 central candidates fail NA election
Of the 500 newly-elected National Assembly deputies, 15 candidates recommended by central agencies lost at the poll.
Hanoi to build USD20 million sports centre
Vietnam will begin constructing its largest badminton centre in Hanoi by late this year, said an official from the Vietnam Badminton Federation.
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