VIETNAM TODAY

November saw a new record in automobile sales with over 11,000 units of which MPV/SUV segments proved popular.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung recently gave a nod to agricultural development projects funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Vo Thai Nguyen and Pham Thi Hue will represent Vietnam at the World Swimming Champion-ships in Dubai from December 15-19.

Haunted by the criticism it endured after the Copenhagen climate summit, China has launched an image makeover as it recasts itself as a team player in global talks.

The first dialogue on the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership was held on Thursday in Hanoi between Deputy FM Ho Xuan Son and his Japanese counterpart Koro Bessho.

The Vietnam Volunteer Information Resource Centre opened in Hanoi on Dec. 9, becoming a national organisation that fosters, supports and regulates volunteer activities.

The uncontrolled exploitation of many different kinds of fish is rising rapidly, resulting in a loss of aquatic resources and the ability to regenerate and renew fish stocks.

A Vietnamese minister said state-owned Vinashin should make a US$60 million debt payment on its own as the government offers to help the company become profitable.

One person in four worldwide paid a bribe during the past year, according to a study released Thursday to mark International Anti-Corruption Day.

Yoga has become a part of the daily routine for Ho Chi Minh City schoolchildren - grades K to 12.

All overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide will be able to get connected via a new information portal.

The European Commission imposed on Wednesday 649 million euros in fines against South Korean and Taiwanese makers of LCD flat screens for running a price-fixing cartel.

The hub of Vietnam’s tourism, HCMC, will launch a month-long promotion for visitors to the city with attractive discounts from December 15 to January 15.

Climate negotiators voiced hope that UN-led talks would iron out differences to reach an accord on fighting deforestation and assisting poor countries worst hit by global warming.

Vietnam and Mexico highlighted the similarities and potential for cooperation in the management of natural resources and environmental protection between two countries.

Vietnam’s websites are vulnerable by hackers as they used source codes of free software, experts warned.

Hackers attacked the websites of credit card giants Mastercard and Visa in revenge for their decisions to cut off funding to whistleblower website WikiLeaks.

The success of the freshly ended Consultative Group Meeting for Vietnam affirmed the fine partnership between the Vietnamese Government and donors.

Community based tourism is seen as a gateway to economic improvement and tourism opportunity in Vietnam.