HCMC flood control projects end up causing more floodsThe flood predicaments in Ho Chi Minh City cannot be controlled due to reckless construction work.
Vietnam-Laos summit focuses on border, economyUpon his arrival in Hanoi on Sept. 15, Lao Prime Minister Buasone Bouphavan held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen Tan Dung.
Vietnam to vaccinate 7.5 million children against measlesVietnam's Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to vaccinate 7.5 million children between the ages of nine and 18 months against measles.
Pismo barista wins Vietnam coffee warOntiveros recently beat out baristas worldwide to take first place at the 2010 The Coffee Bean World Barista Competition, which was held in Vietnam.
S.Korea has more mobile phones than people: agencyGadget-mad South Korea now has more mobile phones than people, telecoms authorities said Wednesday.
Vietnam makes major customs overhaulThe U.S. has fully-funded a “national single window customs pilot project” aimed at streamlining cargo transfers and efficiency of trade.
Low rainfall impacting energy providersHydropower lakes across Vietnam are short on water although the peak rain season has come and gone.
Immigration declaration forms abolishedAs from September 15, all international airports in Vietnam will do away with procedures of entry and exit for all passengers.
Unsafe moon cakes raise public concernsRampant substandard moon cakes available in market have raise public concerns.
Global hunger declines for first time in 15 years: UNThe number of global hungry has declined by nearly 10 percent, the first drop in the number of undernourished since 1995.
Hanoi shows evolution of learning in VietnamAn exhibition named “Tools of Learning, Past and Present,” is on at the Temple of Literature until the end of this month.
Apparel makers expand productionTen companies under the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group have made production expansion investments to meet increasing orders.
Igor stirs up Caribbean, takes aim at BermudaThe most powerful Atlantic storm of 2010 whipped up dangerous swells in the Caribbean as it barreled west-northwest in the direction of Bermuda.
Cadres and military officers learn more about sovereigntyA sea and island information conference was organised for Quang Nam province’s key cadres and leaders of border guards and naval squadrons.
Prime Minister receives German state governorThe Vietnamese government will support and create favourable conditions for German businesses, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Mang Lang: Home to Vietnam’s first romanised textMang Lang, one of the oldest churches in Vietnam, is also home to the first book written in Vietnam’s modern script.
Vinamilk licensed to invest in New ZealandThe Vietnam Milk Joint Stock Company has been licensed to buy a 19.3 percent stake of the New Zealand-based Miraka Ltd company.
Vietnam battles US invaders: turtles and crayfishVietnamese authorities said they were moving to hunt down two invaders from the United States - red-eared slider turtles and red swamp crayfish.
CBA picks up 15% of Vietnam bankCommonwealth Bank of Australia and Vietnam International Bank have completed arrangements for a strategic partnership.
Ministry to impose punishment on illegal formation of schoolsThe Ministry of Education and Training has decided to enhance punishments on illegal acts in establishment of educational institutes.
Three expressways proposed to link north and Central HighlandsThe Department for Roads of Vietnam has proposed three new expressways spanning more than...
Long Thanh Airport project faces labour shortageConstruction of Long Thanh Airport is facing a labour shortage, with the workforce...
US announces preliminary anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnamese shrimpThe US has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of 6.76 per cent to 10.76 per cent on...
Hundreds of counterfeit luxury goods seized in Saigon Square raidsHo Chi Minh City authorities have seized hundreds of counterfeit luxury products during...
Khanh Hoa reviews delayed tourism projects amid investment pushKhanh Hoa authorities are reviewing a series of delayed tourism projects and moving to...
Nearly 4,000 fake Rolex watches seized at Moc Bai Border GateCustoms officials at Moc Bai Border Gate have seized more than 5,000 counterfeit luxury...