VIETNAM TODAY

Hanoi to crack down on Tet road violations

Hanoi Police are to crack down on coaches and motorbikes that break traffic laws starting this week. This is to ensure road safety during the lunar New Year festival in early February.

Northern provinces to receive Japan aid for primary school project

The Government of Japan has agreed to a grant of US$191, 900 for the construction of primary schools in the northern provinces of Nam Dinh and Quang Ninh

Conference to carry out NA resolutions

Prime Minister chaired a Government conference on the implementation of the National Assembly's resolutions on socio-economic tasks and State budget for 2011.

Major economic policies that will shape 2011

Several important economic policies will be implemented beginning January 1, 2011. DTiNews gives you the run down.

Israel ex-president Katsav convicted of rape

Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav was convicted of two counts of rape, facing at least eight years in prison.

VND inter-bank interest rates drop for most terms

Average VND inter-bank interest rates dropped for most terms in the week from December 18-24.

Da Nang job network offers help to disabled

A network of enterprises that provides employment services for disabled people made its debut in the central city of Da Nang on Dec. 29.

Vice President welcomes outstanding overseas students

Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan received delegation of 52 returning overseas students from the USA, Japan, England and other countries in Hanoi.

Golf swings into schools

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) is developing a programme to identify talented young golfers in schools across the country.

Denmark and Sweden foil 'Mumbai-style' massacre plot

Denmark and Sweden said they had foiled a "Mumbai-style" plot by Islamic extremists to massacre staff at a Danish newspaper.

East Sea experiences fierce stormy weather

The East Sea has turned rough and gloomy, threatening shipping during the next 6 to7 days, the national weather bureau has said.

Five year-old villas lie empty and neglected in Hanoi

Dozens of villas in My Dinh area in Hanoi have become weathered, neglected and basically empty living spaces.

Vietnamese-Russian killed, robbed in Moscow

A Vietnamese-Russian was killed by three robbers on Monday in Moscow, Russian police said Tuesday without revealing his full name.

Pope to publish decree against money laundering in Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI will publish a decree on Thursday to fight money laundering in the Vatican, the Holy See said in a press release.

Janet Jackson to launch tour in Singapore

Pop star Janet Jackson announced that she would launch her world tour in Singapore on February 7.

Vietnam’s GDP surpasses target with 6.78% growth in 2010

Vietnam’s GDP growth this year is estimated at 6.78%, exceeding the NA's target of 6.5% and the 5.32% of last year.

Hanoi raises poverty standard by 50%

The Municipal People’s Committee of Hanoi has recently decided to raise the local poverty standard by 50% for the 2011-2015 period.

Caught on tape: Child abuse case going to trial

Baby sitter Tran Thi Phung in Binh Duong will face trial soon after being caught on tape abusing a three-year-old girl.

Party leader meets voters in Thai Nguyen

Party General Secretary and the delegation of the NA deputies of Thai Nguyen met with voters to inform them about the results of the 8th session of the 12th NA.