VIETNAM TODAY

VND100 billion and 1,000 tonnes of rice reach flood-hit province

The government has funded Ha Tinh Province with VND100 billion and 1,000 tonnes of rice to help them deal with the difficult situation.

VN-EU aviation agreement approved

PM Nguyen Tan Dung agreed the agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the European Union on aviation cooperation.

Most modern park in Vietnam capital city opens

Hoa Binh Park has been inaugurated to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary.

Rice exporters busy on rising demand

Rice exporters would export 2 million tonnes of rice during this quarter because they had signed export contracts to deliver 3 million tonnes of rice.

Hanoi to host int’l seminar on disaster mitigation

More than 300 delegates will attend an international seminar on natural disaster mitigation in Hanoi on October 13.

ADMM+ boosts practical cooperation in security and defence

The upcoming ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting plus aims to increase high-level dialogue to carry out practical cooperation in security and defence.

Finnish quartert, Russian chorus to perform

Audiences in Hanoi will be treated to classical music from a Finnish quartet and performances by a Russian folk troupe.

Culprits identified in worldwide honeybee die-off

A somewhat odd pairing of entomologists and military scientists has pinpointed likely culprits: a fungus and a virus.

DTiNews delivers relief to flood victims

DTiNews has sent supplies to flood victims in the central province of Quang Binh.

Trade ministry urges purchase of locally made oil to ease trade deficit

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked local fuel traders to buy products of Dung Quat Oil Refinery as it is considered one of solutions to reduce trade deficit.

Studying in the UK without breaking the bank

DTiNews is to host a live online discussion themed “Overseas Study in the UK – The Most Cost-effective in Quality Education” on Oct. 14.

Hanoi cancels firework plans to aid in flood relief

Focus is changing from celebrations to flood relief in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi.

New virus causes dengue symptoms

A potentially fatal dengue-fever like virus has emerged in the country, according to the Health Ministry.

Death toll rises to 60 in central Vietnam

Floods claimed up to 60 deaths, caused 22 missing persons and ravaged some ten thousand houses in the central region.

Vietnam grants new gold import licenses, quotas

Vietnam's central bank granted permits for gold imports to several firms on Thursday.

Japan eyes joining Asia-Pacific free trade talks: minister

Japan is considering joining negotiations for a free trade partnership among Asia-Pacific nations in a bid to bolster its ailing economy.

Government nods yes to upgrade Vietnam-German University

The Vietnamese government has agreed to spend $20 million on building a new facility for the Vietnam-Germany University.

Vietnam Airlines opens more flights between HCMC and Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase of 13 more flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from October 7-11.

Hanoi’s sustainable development in limelight

Almost 600 domestic and foreign scientists gathered in Hanoi for a conference, “Sustainable Development of Hanoi Capital - Civilised and Heroic City for Peace”.