Japan PM on defensive over disaster leadership
Japan's Prime Minister pleaded for public "understanding" after a poll showed 75% of people questioned about his leadership and handling of the post-disaster crisis.
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Foreign tourist arrivals continue to rise
More than 460,000 international visitors travelled to Vietnam in April, a 6.3 per cent rise against the same month last year.
China to foster cooperation with ASEAN
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Beijing wants to boost cooperation in trade and security with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Vatican puts John Paul II on path to sainthood
Pope Benedict XVI will honour his late predecessor John Paull II with near-sainthood status at a Vatican beatification ceremony.
Capital-thirsty property developers forced to sell
Facing a shortage of capital, many real estate companies in Ho Chi Minh City have been selling off their projects as the last resort.
Teen titan Thompson shares LPGA lead
Alexis Thompson, a 16-year-old US prodigy, fired a five-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead at the Avnet Classic.
Korean language studies popular in Vietnam
A growing number of Vietnamese students are studying the Korean language at university, mainly to work at Korean firms operating in their country.
Tornado-struck US communities face daunting recovery
Survivors of powerful tornadoes that swept the US south this week began the monumental task of clearing away debris from a disaster.
Land-use application backlog increases
Over 42,000 applications for land-use certificates in Hanoi were waiting to be processed, said the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Bright Asian future not pre-ordained, must be earned: ADB
Asia needs to work to ensure the potential of its economic and political rise is realized, the Asian Development Bank said.
Kadhafi son killed after talks offer rejected
Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's youngest son and three grandchildren were killed in an air strike, a spokesman said Sunday.
Vietnam students donate 900 bowls of pho to Japan
A group of Vietnamese overseas students in Japan have decided to cook pho for nearly 900 Japanese evacuators struck by earthquake and tsunami.
France aids HCM City’s socio-economic development
France will provide Vietnam with a EUR20 million loan to help Ho Chi Minh City achieve its socio-economic development objectives.
Discovery to air Vietnam documentaries in May
Four documentaries by winners of Discovery Channel's First Time Filmmakers Vietnam initiative will premiere in May.
Sugar makers face difficulties
Sugar manufacturers across the country are struggling due to oversupply and a lack of demand that have forced prices down by USD50/tonne.
Vietnam firm launches e-wallet WebMoney
Vietnam Online Trading Services Joint Stock Co. has debut e-wallet WebMoney Vietnam to help customers access online payment services globally.
Holidaymakers throng bus and train stations
Thousands of people have crowded the band train stations in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, wishing to return to their hometowns or go on vacation.
Vietnam names contestant for Miss Global Beauty
Phan Thi Huong Giang, the first runner-up in the 2009 Miss Jewelry contest, will represent Vietnam at 2011 Miss Global Beauty pageant.
Voluntary club helps poor patients
Hundreds of students volunteer to join a charitable club to extend aid to poor patients at hospitals by donating blood, offering food and gifts.
Tourists flock to central region
The number of tourists to the central region on the occasion of Southern Liberation Day and May Day has increased remarkably from last year.
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