VIETNAM TODAY

The first of 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine was set to emerge after more than two months deep underground, beginning a spectacular rescue.

The first ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus issued a joint declaration in Hanoi on October 12.

The State Bank of Vietnam has granted operation licences to an American bank and a Taiwanese bank to open two branches in Vietnam.

The Institute of Mathematics held a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of its establishment and receive the second class Independence Order from the State President.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has issued its instructions regarding procedures of visa fee exemptions for foreign visitors to the country.

A report released by the International Labour Organisation said awareness and knowledge about labour safety and hygiene, etc in rural areas was still limited.

Chile counted down the hours Tuesday to the start of a dramatic operation to winch 33 miners to the surface.

Vietnam will not cooperate with any foreign side to use the deep-water Cam Ranh Bay for military purposes

Top martial artist Nguyen Dinh Toan and Nguyen Minh Tu pocketed gold medal during the pair event at the World Taekwondo Federation Poomsae Championships.

Measures put forwards at the national defence ministers and officials’ meetings will help to consolidate confidence between the countries, said Australian Defence Minister.

The recent aluminum mining accident in Hungary serves as a “warning” for Vietnam to tread carefully as it prepares to develop bauxite projects in the Central Highlands.

US doctors have begun the first tests of human embryonic stem cells in patients, treating a man with spinal cord injuries in a landmark trial of the controversial process.

Vietnam is now likely to import coal only from 2015, not 2013 as earlier forecast since many thermal power plants have fallen behind schedule.

29 young Vietnamese people will attend the 37th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme 2010.

A DTiNews reporter took an adventurous trip to witness the activities of smugglers at a border area between Laos and Vietnam.

Le Thanh Hai, member of the Politburo of the Vietnam Communist Party’s Central Committee, was re-elected Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.

A bilateral Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam, Russia and the Customs Union of Russia-Belarus and Kazakhstan will bring huge benefit.

The first ASEAN Labour Inspection Meeting is due to take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from October 13-14.

Ten low income couples celebrated a joint wedding ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 10.