VIETNAM TODAY

Le Van Ba, who died of cancer at the age of 79, was the patriarch of a creative and industrious clan that includes his wife and their five sons and four daughters.

A recently approved plan aims to turn Cam Ranh Bay area into a centre of services, industries, transport and a world sea tourism hub.

Corruption in land management is a dangerous and pressing issue that remains a concern in Vietnam.

The results of the first national study into domestic violence against women in Vietnam were jointly announced by the General Statistics Office and the United Nations in Hanoi.

Nguyen Huu Thinh is again head of the Vietnam Writers' Association and shares his thoughts with DTiNews.

President Lee Myung-bak decided Thursday to replace his defense minister accused of mishandling North Korea's deadly artillery attack earlier this week.

The newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Vietnam says the Danish International Development Agency will focus on cooperation within the educational sector.

The first meeting of the Inter-governmental Committee for bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates was wrapped up November 25.

An exhibition of lacquer art called Dipolar by German artist, Khai Doan, will open on December 3 at the Museum of Fine Arts in HCMC.

Vietnam and Lao jointly held a symposium themed ‘Vietnam-Laos Hydropower Co-operation: Reality and Prospects’ in Vientiane.

Bangladesh has turned to Vietnam for import of rice following India’s reported refusal to begin exporting 3,00,000 metric tonnes of parboiled rice.

SBIS has reached a basic agreement to acquire a 20% stake of FPT Securities Joint Stock Company.

Ireland has unveiled a 15-billion-euro austerity package as part of its requirements to unlock an international bailout.

The laws on insurance business and securities are among new laws approved by the National Assembly.

226 bidders were among those selected in a “lucky draw” which 501 people participated in to become buyers of low-income housing.

Development of renewable energy is a must for Vietnam's continued growth as hydro- and thermo-power production face increased challenges.

The world's top automaker Toyota remains in "crisis" mode a year after being hit by the first wave of more than 12 million recalls, a report said Thursday.

Vietnam is fast becoming a popular Australian tourist destination with a reported 128 percent increase in Australian visitor numbers for 2010.

Children of Vietnam Charitable Fund has sponsored hand-surgery for 26 children from November 22 to December 3.