VIETNAM TODAY

World leaders are kicking off a summit to hammer out new ways to meet ambitious targets set a decade ago.

The Australian Government has put its support behind Vietnam’s “Clean up the World” campaign in 2010.

Construction of the DOFICO industrial-agricultural complex began in Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province on September 19.

The State Bank of Vietnam's branch in Ho Chi Minh City this week will inspect the use of foreign currencies in real estate transactions in the locality.

Prime Minister has asked Hanoi and other localities in the nation to build the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese ethnic groups into an attractive destination.

The 2010 International Men's Trans-Viet cycling tournament will kick of on September 23.

The improved economic climate has seen many Vietnamese who studied overseas have better career prospects upon their return.

Some Chinese traders are using the trademark of “Made-in-Vietnam” on many of their products.

The first container ship of Chile-based CSAV Norasia shipping line has arrived at Tan Cang-Cai Mep port in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Airports are making expansion plans in Vietnam.

China has suspended senior bilateral contact with Japan over the detention of a Chinese captain, state media said Sunday.

Dan Cheney headed off to war with freshly-earned pilot's wings and the lieutenant's insignia his mother had pinned on his shoulders.

The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed the Government to further support farmers in buying insurances for their crops and breeding.

The United Nations was to hold a special ministerial meeting aimed at securing emergency aid for the millions of victims of devastating floods in Pakistan.

Relevant agencies must do their utmost to prevent fluctuations in the rice market.

Lawmakers have been debating over the last two days human trafficking, the role of procuracy in civil proceedings, independent auditing and the securities market.

Bermuda was bracing Saturday for a direct hit from the massive Hurricane Igor just after after another cyclone lashed Mexico, killing three people.

Vietnamese State President Nguyen Minh Triet and his entourage will partake in the United Nations high-level plenary meeting from September 20-22.

Famous Italian flautist Andrea Griminelli will come back Vietnam for a concert at the Hanoi Opera House on September 20.