VIETNAM TODAY

The Ministry of Construction has approved the 1:2000 scale construction plan for Vietnam National University in Hanoi.

Vietnamese children aged from 11 to 15 across the country have been invited to take part in a drawing contest with the theme of endangered wildlife species.

Numerous low-income tenants in major cities are being forced to pay over the top for their electricity by unscrupulous landlords.

Barriers for trading foreign currencies are expected to be partially removed by revised policies from the Government.

At least 75 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck Myanmar, officials said, with fears that the toll would rise.

The aftershock of the recent earthquake on the border of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand made many people in Hanoi panic and rush out of their residence.

Students and local community members will have the opportunity to get a taste of Vietnamese culture at the WSU Vietnamese Student Association.

The Vietnamese taxation authority has asked software companies to help solve the backlog of unprinted invoices for businesses.

The trade deficit in the first quarter of this year reduced to USD3.028 billion compared with USD3.5 billion in the same period last year.

NATO has agreed to take control of enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya to thwart the forces of leader Moamer Kadhafi.

Fang Yang, who has made 16 Guinness records for bubble performance, will perform his 17th record in HCM City in late April.

More than 60 people were killed and 90 injured after a strong earthquake struck Myanmar near its border with Thailand.

Water scarcity and declining quality would be a challenge to countries in the region, a study group on water resources security was told.

World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki launched her bid for a second straight crown with a victory at the Miami WTA and ATP Masters tournament.

The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, accompanied by more than 100 business people, will pay an official visit to Vietnam.

Thien Duong Cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has become a favourite destination of tourists.

A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern region of Myanmar on Thursday. At least 11 people were killed.

A large 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near the border with northern Thailand, killing a woman and shaking buildings in three big cities.

Opera Software ASA said it is seeking Vietnamese partners to develop and localize mobile applications.