VIETNAM TODAY

A recent string of accidents in HCMC has led to an urgent push to inspect and repair infrastructure problems.

The Communist Party of Vietnam Politburo issued its Resolution 36 and other policies related to overseas Vietnamese to make them feel they are an inseparable part of the nation.

The Ministry of Finance has issued a new tax policy on auto production in hopes to boost the domestic automotive industry.

The trial is set to open Tuesday of the former head of leading Indian outsourcing firm Satyam.

The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation is conducting its first project in Vietnam.

Minister of Industry and Trade presented a report on three of Vietnam’s most pressing issues before the National Assembly.

Supermodel Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Thach will compete at the Miss Model of The World 2010, which takes place in China from October 31st to November 25th.

Natural gas will become more "desirable" than other energy sources including renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels.

The announcement of a Vietnamese product distribution map in Tra Vinh is seen as a drastic change in plans by businesses producing high quality products for the rural market.

Successfully organising the 17th ASEAN Summit and related summits has demonstrated Vietnam’s most prominent contribution to the association over the past year.

Iraqi security forces stormed a Baghdad church where militants had taken an entire congregation hostage for four hours, leaving at least 52 people dead.

The National Assembly was urged to set up a committee to inspect responsibility of the government members in the case.

An international climb began in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province, on November 1 to plant a flag marking Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday on the peak of Fansipan Mountain.

Vietnam walked away with two silver medals from the 20th World Senior Karate Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.

Floods triggered by heavy rains during the past two days have killed at least three people and left two others missing in central coastal provinces.

The real estate market in southwestern HCM City is warming up thanks to cheap prices and expected transportation convenience.

Asian and Pacific countries agreed to help establish next-generation high-speed broadband networks in their region by 2020.

November is expected to see a price rise in gas that is the highest in 2010.

713 scholarships were awarded on the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the “Talent Encouragement” scholarship.