Premiership transfer record smashed in Torres Chelsea moveChelsea smashed the British transfer record to sign Spain striker Fernando Torres for £50 million from Liverpool.
More fish, happier TetGood conditions and higher prices for fish make for a happier holiday in central Nghe An province.
Tough cure needed for ailing forex marketOver the past decade, the trade deficit along with high inflation has been named as the most alarming threat to Vietnam’s macroeconomy.
Hanoi in desperate need of rail systemA high-class urban railway system is one of the most important solutions to improving the traffic system in Hanoi, but it will be a long time coming.
BP braces for huge annual loss after oil spill crisisOil giant BP is forecast to post its first annual loss in almost 20 years as it struggles to face the aftermath of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
Experts slam life skills centres for kidsIn the absence of life skill training in schools, urban parents are sending children to unregulated psychological improvement centres.
Japan's Ichiro Ozawa charged over funding scandalJapan's Ichiro Ozawa, one of the governing Democratic Party's top figures, has been charged over a political fund-raising scandal.
More cash pours in from overseas VietnameseThe World Bank predicts inward remittances will increase by more than 6 percent this year, based on the amount of last year.
Malaysian peatswamps obliterated for palm oil: studyPeatswamp forests home to such species as the Borneo pygmy elephant are being obliterated in Malaysian Borneo to make way for palm oil plantations.
Government bonds to be allocated before mid FebruaryPM Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered ministries and localities to finish the government bond allocation for projects before February 15.
US judge deals new blow to Obama health reformA second US federal judge Monday declared President Barack Obama's health care law unconstitutional.
More cases of A/H1N1 in northern regionThe number of A/H1N1 patients in the northern region and Hanoi has increased, said an official of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
Five Filipinos rescued off Vietnam recoveringThe five Filipinos rescued off the central coast of Phu Yen are starting to recover on three Vietnamese boats currently fishing at sea.
Egypt braces for mass protests as army holds backEgyptians plan mass marches in their campaign to oust President Mubarak, reassured by the all-powerful army.
Residents, tourists flee as cyclone nears AustraliaResidents and tourists evacuated coastal areas of Australia's Queensland state as officials warned a looming monster cyclone could be "deadly".
Harmonica clubs attract people in Ho Chi Minh CityA club of young members often gathers in Hoang Van Thu Park, in Ho Chi Minh City, every weekend, to practice melodies on harmonica.
Road projects lack sufficient funding from state budgetMany traffic infrastructure projects have sufficient capital from foreign sources but lack funds from the State budget.
Universities open doors to foreignersForeign students wishing to study at Vietnamese universities or colleges may soon be exempted from sitting for entrance examinations.
Mother and child earn a difficult TetWhile Tet nears, J’rai women carry their children while they do the difficult work necessary to celebrate the new year.
Nissan suspends production in EgyptJapan's Nissan Motor has halted its production in Egypt at least for this week due to turmoil in the country.
Vietnamese airlines raise baggage fees before summer peakVietnamese airlines Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways have increased checked baggage fees...
Ho Chi Minh City approves Ben Thanh-Can Gio metro routeHo Chi Minh City has approved the route alignment for a 53.8km metro line connecting the...
Quang Ninh helps farmers sell sturgeon after floodsAuthorities in Quang Tan Commune, Quang Ninh Province, are helping farmers sell tonnes of...
HCM City fines developer over unreported foreign home salesHo Chi Minh City authorities have fined a property developer for failing to report the...
Can Tho breaks ground on two major wind power projectsCan Tho City on Tuesday started the construction of two wind power projects with combined...
Vietnam power sector urges electricity savings amid heatwaveVietnam’s power sector has urged households to conserve electricity as prolonged...