VIETNAM TODAY

Frankfurt airport cancelled some 490 flights Sunday due to heavy snowfall which has created chaos throughout the European air traffic network, a spokeswoman said.

The Vietnam Guinness Book of Records has recognised 30 new records in the 20th meeting of Vietnamese record holders held in HCM City on Saturday.

Construction of a transmission line to link the Krong No 2 and 3 hydropower plants and Yan Tann Sien Hydro-power plant in Lam Dong with the national grid began Dec 17.

Malaysia stormed into the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup for the first time in 14 years after holding Vietnam to a goalless draw in the second leg of their semi-final.

North Korea predicted "disaster" if South Korea goes ahead with a live-fire artillery exercise on a border island bombarded by the communist state last month.

The country's first ever photo exhibition of insects is on display in Hanoi offering a closer look at Vietnam's anthropological population.

The Ministry of Public Security will help banks to prevent ATM crimes which have become an increasing problem in the country.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said it was "increasingly likely" the US would try to extradite him on charges related to leaked cables as he savoured his first day on bail.

Vietnam’s trade deficit is estimated to reach US$12 billion in 2010, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.

It will happen in Vietnam on December 21 from 5.30pm to 6pm before the total lunar eclipse ends.

Winter is usually the season for hot pot in China. But consumers may need to think twice before they open their mouth this winter.

Thua Thien-Hue Province's authority has approved a VND178 billion (USD8.9 million) budget to rebuild a secondary school.

Vietnam’s Fisheries Directorate signed a cooperation agreement with the WWF on tra fish sustainable development.

An icy cold spell, the season's first, has hit northern Vietnam, hospitalising thousands of children and creating fog-related traffic jams.

South Korea's military said it would go ahead with a live-fire drill on a border island, despite the North's threat to strike back with deadlier firepower.

A high-ranking delegation of the Royal Thai Army led by General Prayut Chanocha wrapped up their two-day working visit to Vietnam

The price of gold in Vietnam fluctuated around VND35.9 million a tael as global prices remained under losing pressure.

Vietnam is emerging as one of the top tourism spots for visitors from Thailand, Australia, Japan and Singapore for their next vacations, according to a new survey.

Heavy overnight snowfall disrupted air travel across western Europe, forcing more than 800 flight cancellations.