Education decisive for new rural future, says PM
Education and training are key factors in creating human resources for the implementation of a new rural construction programme, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said.
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Spratly Islands to be developed into a tourist destination
A tourism development plan on the Spratly Islands has been proposed to the Government.
Greek PM blasts EU 'cacophony' on debt crisis
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou warned fellow EU leaders to end division over the bloc's sovereign debt crisis.
Global warming: Cities, too, are carbon 'sinks'
Scientists offered a piece of good news about global warming, reporting that cities can be of surprising help in soaking up carbon dioxide.
The lady who worships five kings
At the requiem for Mong Diep, the concubine of Vietnam’s last king Bao Dai, many people were attracted to an old lady with a respectful face.
Overseas Vietnamese youths visit Hung King Temple
A delegation of Overseas Vietnamese youths visited the Hung Kings Temple historical site in the northern province of Phu Tho on July 11.
Vietnam keeps a close eye on mounting debt
Vietnam’s debts are forecast to reach a total VND1,375 trillion in 2011, accounting for 58.7% of the country’s GDP.
Scores of children among 128 dead in Russian sinking
As many as 208 people were on board when the boat sank, including at least 59 children.
Dak Lak tame elephants face extinction
Dak Lak Province’s famed tame elephants may become extinct in the next 20-25 years due to being exploited excessively.
Vietnamese travel firms target nearby markets
Vietnamese travel firms are now targeting nearby markets in the context of economic difficulties.
World braces for 7 billion population milestone
The world population is expected to hit 7 billion by the end of October, attendees at a press conference in Hanoi heard on World Population Day.
The comebacks of July: guitar, saxophone, jazz
In Hanoi and HCM City, this July will mark long-awaited comebacks, both geographically and professionally of Vietnamese music veterans.
Vietnam urged to fix false commercial practice
Large quantity and low quality of commercials have pushed the government to tighten control on the media.
Forest fires destroy 60ha in central region
About 60ha of forest were destroyed by forest fires that broke out in some central localities last Thursday and Friday.
Vietnamese bamboo-made architectural work honoured in US
A Vietnamese architectural work made from bamboo has won the International Architecture Award of the Chicago Athenaeum Museum in the US.
Ferrer beats Fish, Spain moves into David Cup semi
Spain's David Ferrer has beaten Mardy Fish as Spain defeated the United States to earn a berth in the Davis Cup semi-finals.
New possibly invasive exotics announced
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's new criteria, 20 more exotic species have been listed as possibly invasive.
63 dead, 200 hurt as trains derail in India
Two Indian passenger trains that derailed in separate incidents over the weekend, leaving 63 dead and 200 injured.
Entrance exam cheats go hi-tech
Technological development encouraged some students to be bold in their attempts to cheat at this month's university entrance exams.
Eighty saved, over 100 missing as cruise ship sinks in Central Russia
100 out of 185 people on board of the Bulgaria cruise ship that sank in Volga River are still missing, Russian authority said.
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