Infrastructure projects lack funds
The transport sector was forecast to find it difficult attracting investment capital for transport infrastructure projects, said the deputy prime minister.
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Military urges halt to strikes gripping Egypt
Egypt's military government urged a halt to widespread strikes inspired by a popular uprising that threatened to paralyse the country.
HCM City to host international craft fair
Vietnam’s second international fair of fine art and handicraft items, furniture and gifts will take place in HCM City from April 18 to 21.
Couple traverse globe by solar powered bikes
A Spanish-Vietnamese couple will become the first people to travel around the world using solar-energy powered bicycles.
Soaring coffee prices cause companies to scramble
Domestic coffee prices are soaring these days causing a scramble amongst domestic and foreign companies.
President appoints new overseas diplomats
State President Nguyen Minh Triet has appointed 22 new ambassadors and 11 new consul generals to serve overseas.
Newborns to surge in ‘lucky' Year of the Cat
The number of new born babies in HCM City in the first days of the new lunar year increased sharply because the Year of Cat is considered lucky.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo to retire
Three-time World Footballer of the Year Ronaldo is set to announce his retirement on Monday, Brazilian media said.
HiPT teams up with universities for IT training
The HiPT Group has signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to work together in training members of the labour force in the IT sector.
Hanoi parking lots take people to the cleaners
Despite a growing public outcry, parking lots in Hanoi continue to raise fees, ignoring pricing regulations.
3 women honored in Italy for letters to Juliet
An aspiring poet in search of true love. A student who has found it. And a young woman on the cusp of a major life change.
Physical education: too much, too little
Physical education in Vietnam has been notorious for cultivating in students a hatred for sports with its rigid grading system and joyless drill.
Obama struggles to balance budget cuts, spending
Barack Obama unveils his fiscal 2012 budget, an election year plan forged from conflicting needs to cut spending and stoke the economic recovery.
26th SEA Games not to have female football
The Indonesia SEA Games Organizing Committee has announced that female football will not be played at the 26th SEA Games in Indonesia.
Vietnam-US trade turnover hits new record
Vietnam-US trade turnover reached USD18.324 billion in 2010, 19 percent higher than in the previous year.
Michael Jackson's dad in Vietnam 'Happyland' scheme
The father of late pop icon Michael Jackson helped start work on a $2 billion hotel-entertainment complex called "Happyland".
Quang Liem remains unbeaten at Aeroflot Open
Grandmaster Le Quang Liem of Vietnam is taking the lead with five points at the international elite chess tournament Aeroflot Open 2011.
Vietnam must tackle inflation after dong's devaluation, IMF, Citigroup say
Vietnam’s devaluation of the dong by about 7 percent, the most since at least 1993, needs to be followed with steps to curb inflation.
Kenyan conservationists worried over rising ivory demand
A slowdown in the increase of Kenya's elephant numbers is raising fears among conservationists.
Valentine’s Day set to light up HCM City Bridge
A dazzling Valentine night fest for 100 couples will light up the romantic Anh Sao Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 Sunday night.
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