VIETNAM TODAY

The International Air Transport Association downgraded its airline industry outlook for 2011 to $8.6 billion from the $9.1 billion it estimated in December 2010.

The upcoming Asian Development Bank meeting will be an opportunity for participants to witness Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, said ADB President.

More than 4,000 foreign tourists visit Ha Long Bay by cruise ships from February 2 to March 3, said an official.

Volkswagen AG is resurrecting its iconic microbus, which debuted in 1950 and became a favorite of hippies for its unique styling.

The US military will send a warship to the Mediterranean next week as a first step in a defense shield to protect Europe, a defense official said.

Vinamilk has signed an agreement with three European nutrition companies to create products that will better fit the particular needs of Vietnamese children.

Vietnam is suffering a severe shortage of water – not for the first time. But never before has the drought been as obvious as now.

Many transport firms in Hanoi have submitted proposals to increase fees, citing high fuel prices as the cause.

Apple was expected to unveil a second-generation iPad on Wednesday as rivals struggle to compete with the original model.

Vietnam will run for a position on the United Nations Human Rights Council, Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh announced.

The German Reconstruction Credit Institute will provide financing, amounting to EUR28 million, for a project to build metro line No.2 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Half of men in the general population may be infected with human papillomavirus or HPV, U.S. researchers said

Gold struck a new record high at $1,434.50 an ounce as worries spread that the surging price of oil could fuel inflation and dampen economic growth.

The nation's total export turnover of agricultural, forest and fishery products reached nearly US$3.6 billion in the first two months of this year.

The Asian Development Bank will increase its soft loans to Vietname, with a total of up to US$2 billion this year, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said.

Germany's popular defence minister quit Tuesday a week after being stripped of his doctorate for alleged plagiarism.

PetroVietnam launched the Thai Binh 2 Thermal Power plant project at a ceremony in My Loc commune, Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province.

Local banks are required to reduce loans to businesses in non- manufacturing sectors, particularly real estate and securities.

The municipal People's Committee proposed to keep Tan Son Nhat Airport even after Long Thanh International Airport becomes operational.