VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam raised its rice export floor prices by nearly 14 percent, partly to meet possible demand from Indonesia

Vietnam’s information technology sector has become an economic spearhead, contributing about 6.7% to the country’s GDP, said Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan.

A sea dyke system should be built in Vung Tau and Tien Giang provinces to reduce the effect of climate change, floods and salt-marsh contamination, experts have said.

WikiLeaks became an Internet vagabond, moving from one website to another as governments and hackers hounded the organization.

Agricultural officials in the northern region have been urged to prepare for the deadly bird flu virus that usually arrives between now and Tet.

The global climate change is forecast to seriously affect the Ho Chi Minh City’s development by 2050 if no proper action is taken soon, said an expert.

Spain's military commanded nationwide air traffic Saturday after civilian controllers called in sick en masse.

Stock market regulator pledged to clamp down on fraud as authorities prosecute Vietnam’s first share-price manipulation case.

Techcombank said it would raise 3 trillion dong ($153.9 million) by selling 10-year convertible bonds later this month.

Part 19 of Laura Lam's series on Ho Chi Minh explores the leader's strategic role in the Chinese liberation army.

The rate of poverty reduction for ethnic minority people in Vietnam is still much lower than that of the national average.

The third conference on ASEAN – EU relations will be held in Hanoi on Dec. 9 and 10, according to the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation to Vietnam.

The Chinese Navy's frigate Xiangfan arrived in the central city of Da Nang on December 3, to begin a friendly visit to the city.

Businesses need to provide detailed information about employment opportunities for people with disabilities to find a job suitable with their ability.

European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet rose to the defense of the euro Friday, describing it as a "credible" currency that was not in crisis.

Young people living in HCM City's rural districts have more opportunities to enrich their lives thanks to entertainment programmes at cultural houses.

Vietnam should set a single floor price that includes material and processing costs for tra fish for export, said head of the VASEP.

The fight against human-trafficking in Vietnam needs more support as more cases are being reported.

The MoLISA has proposed the government provide loans with zero interest rates for Vinashin’s restructuring plans.