VIETNAM TODAY

Bollywood hopes animation is a draw for audiences

India's animators are hoping that a film starring two of Bollywood's biggest stars will revive the sector's fortunes, after earlier efforts to popularise the cartoon genre fell flat.

Vietnam Airlines to fly direct between Can Tho and Taipei

Vietnam Airlines plans non stop flights between Can Tho and Taipei to meet travel demands of passengers during the Lunar New Year 2011.

Vietnam ICT: Top 10 in 2010

The Ministry of Information and Communication has announced top ten information and communication events.

Tax concessions for Vietnam shipbuilder Vinashin

Vietnam has granted tax concessions to nearly-bankrupt shipbuilder Vinashin, a newspaper reported.

National Party Congress to be held next month

The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will take place in January 12, 2011 in Hanoi.

Vietnam reviews international human rights treaties

Vietnam has successfully defended its national report on the implementation of human rights.

Oil jumps to highest levels since 2008

Oil prices spiked to fresh two-year highs on Wednesday as traders reacted to news of plunging crude reserves in the United States.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia combat transnational crimes

More than 100 chief judges and judges from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and their border provinces are attending a two-day conference in Nha Trang.

Rain-soaked California braces for biggest storm yet

Southern California was bracing for the most intense storm system yet, with evacuations ordered, roads covered by water and mud.

Universities urged to teach ethics, values

Pedagogy universities and colleges should offer courses in ethics and values as well as more professional training, speakers at a Ho Chi Minh City workshop said on Dec. 21.

Vietnam central bank allows foreign banks' branches to raise capital

The State Bank of Vietnam said Wednesday it has allowed four branches of foreign banks in the country to raise their registered capital.

Defense minister congratulates general Vo Nguyen Giap

General Phung Quang Thanh visited and congratulated legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Vietnam now South Korea’s 4th largest foreign investment

Vietnam stands at number 4 among South Korea’s overseas investment markets behind the US, Hong Kong and China.

Hackers attack World Taekwondo site over Taiwan row

Hackers attacked the website of the World Taekwondo Federation after it punished a Taiwanese fighter for allegedly cheating at the Asian Games.

Japan 7.4 seabed quake sparks tsunami scare

Scores of villagers on a remote Japanese island chain in the Pacific scrambled for higher ground after a major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake sparked a tsunami alert.

Transportation companies irked by diesel hoarding

Transportation companies are in need of consistent fuel supply, yet many shops are hoarding their diesel fuel supplies.

Hanoi leaders congratulate Catholics on Christmas

Hanoi leaders visited and extended their best wishes for the coming Christmas to the Hanoi Committee for Solidarity of Catholics and Catholic dignitaries and followers.

Binh Thuan to host International Sailing Festival

The southern central province of Binh Thuan will host the International Sailing Festival 2011 in Mui Ne Resort on January 15-18.

Vietnamese businesses import 10 tonnes of gold ahead of schedule

Vietnamese businesses and banks have finished importing about 10 tonnes of gold ahead the December 30 schedule.

Europe airports fight to clear Christmas backlog

European airports fought to clear a backlog of thousands of stranded Christmas travellers as arctic conditions gripped the continent and sparked fresh delays and cancellations.

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