VIETNAM TODAY

Many commercial banks say that all their efforts to reduce lending to non-manufacturing sectors are unlikely to meet the schedule.

Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic insists he was not responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, his son said.

In HCM City, unlicensed street markets thrive, while licensed sellers see a continuing drop in customers.

Rangers find 5,000 traps laid for gaurs and bears In the Cat Tien National Park every year.

As part of a wider programme to develop tourism, Ba Ha, in Lao Cai Province hosted horse races on May 28 and 29.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging the Government to fund its plan to ensure the safety of reservoirs.

The FIFA ethics committee suspended one-time presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam and FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.

Despite bans, cigarette advertisements can be seen in many places and the number has not been greatly reduced.

Lorijon Bacchi, director of the Indochina region of the payment card network Visa, said Vietnam has had the strongest growth of all Visa markets.

Vietnam is demanding China immediately stop sovereignty violations, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga.

The raucous comedy sequel "The Hangover: Part II" captured USD86 million at the North American box office, estimates showed Sunday.

Vietnam is considering establishing fishery patrol teams to protect Vietnamese fishermen and boats within Vietnam’s territorial waters.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter faced an ethics committee over corruption allegations, as Mohamed bin Hammam ended his campaign for presidency election.

“Vietnam Culture Month in Lorient” was held in France on May 5-29, providing the local people with an opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese culture.

Binh Duong Province forced the closing down of Din Ky Restaurant Private Enterprise’s unlicensed quays and floating restaurant and suspended its hotel ship.

Dinh Cong Vien, 82, is locally famous in his hometown, Ha Nam, for “5-in-1” machines that make life easier for farmers.

An Afghan provincial governor said 18 civilians and 20 police were killed by "friendly fire" during US-led air strikes against insurgents in the northeast of the country.

The numbers look increasingly bleak for families hoping for the best after a monster tornado that devastated the town of Joplin.

The Ministry of Defence plans to host the first meeting of young ASEAN military medical officers next year.