“Nail trap” confirmed to cause death
After a series of suspected accidents, police in the southern province of Binh Duong have confirmed the first deadly accident caused by the nails scattered on roads.
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USD84 million to be spent on child protection
Vietnam has adopted a new child protection programme through the year 2015, with a price tag of VND1.755 trillion (USD84 million).
More reasonable policies for gold market needed
Experts said that it may be impossible to force people to keep VND instead of gold, unless the value of the dong increases.
Cultural diversity of Vietnam introduced at US festival
Various types of Vietnamese costumes, besides the national costume – Ao dai (traditional long dress) are displayed in the U.S. to represent cultural diversity.
Vietnam safe from radioactive release from Japan
The Ministry of Science and Technology said Wednesday Vietnam isn’t affected by the radiation released by the recent explosions at Fukushima Power Plan I in Japan.
Japan disaster: Insured losses at USD12-25 billion
Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last week have resulted in insured losses of between $12 and $25 billion, risk assessment firm EQECAT said.
Japan helicopters dump water on nuclear plant
Japanese military helicopters dumped water onto the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant in a bid to douse fuel rods.
Coffee industry should turn to local market: experts
Vietnam’s coffee industry should focus more on the local market as this is a way of ensuring sustainable development, international experts said.
Capital shortage freezes project of national university zone
A shortage of capital has slowed down construction of the national university zone in Ho Chi Minh City and the adjacent province of Binh Duong.
Vietnam ensures minorities’ rights: Independent Expert
Vietnam has adopted policies to ensure ethnic minorities exercise rights in every sphere of life, an Independent Expert on Minority issues said.
Experts: Japan will strive to fulfil financial commitments to Vietnam
Despite the recent natural disasters to strike Japan, the country will still make efforts to fulfill its capital commitments to Vietnam, economists said.
A/H1N1 flu threats growing in Vietnam
A/H1N1 flu has appeared in over 30 cities and provinces in Vietnam, and the number of those infected is on the rise.
Ministry clamps down on high medicine prices
Health departments nationwide to enhance inspections of wholesale medicine prices as part of the Health Ministry's measures to curb price rises.
Unique Japan tsunami footage boon to scientists
Vision of the disastrous tsunami rolling onto Japan after last week's massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake will provide valuable data to scientists.
New option in high-end apartments in Danang
People who seek luxury apartments will have more options to own expected accommodations in the central city of Danang.
Mekong Delta to have 250 urban areas by 2020
The Mekong Delta region of Vietnam is expected to have 250 urban areas by 2020, according to a new plan.
No rise in local radiation levels
No abnormal radiation levels have been recorded in Vietnam after nuclear power plant explosions in Japan.
HCM City to host second World Vovinam Championships
The second World Vovinam Championships will be held in Ho Chi Minh City late July.
Hanoi to host international conference on geological parks
Around 350 delegates will attend the second international conference on geological parks in the Asia-Pacific region to be held in Hanoi in July.
Chilling at the conical hat market
Early one morning, some friends and I went to the hat market in Chuong Village about 30 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi.
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