VIETNAM TODAY

The number of A/H1N1 patients in the northern region and Hanoi has increased, said an official of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases.

The five Filipinos rescued off the central coast of Phu Yen are starting to recover on three Vietnamese boats currently fishing at sea.

Egyptians plan mass marches in their campaign to oust President Mubarak, reassured by the all-powerful army.

Residents and tourists evacuated coastal areas of Australia's Queensland state as officials warned a looming monster cyclone could be "deadly".

A club of young members often gathers in Hoang Van Thu Park, in Ho Chi Minh City, every weekend, to practice melodies on harmonica.

Many traffic infrastructure projects have sufficient capital from foreign sources but lack funds from the State budget.

Foreign students wishing to study at Vietnamese universities or colleges may soon be exempted from sitting for entrance examinations.

While Tet nears, J’rai women carry their children while they do the difficult work necessary to celebrate the new year.

Japan's Nissan Motor has halted its production in Egypt at least for this week due to turmoil in the country.

A ceremony offering Tet or cylindrical glutinous rice cakes to the Hung Kings took place on January 31 morning in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 9.

Vietnam targets reaching the final of the SEA Games in Indonesia in November but experts think it requires a lot of work.

Many companies are now offering a one-off service during Tet: housekeeping.

The authorities in Oman says they have uncovered a network of spies working for the United Arab Emirates, according to the state news agency.

All 63 cities and provinces across the country will set off fireworks at 0-0.15 am on February 3 or the first day of the New Year on lunar calendar.

Fake and smuggled alcohol will flood the markets asTet approaches. The production of fake liquor has posed many health risks for customers.

Countries around the globe warned against visiting Egypt and some began evacuating their citizens

Overseas Vietnamese all over the world are welcoming the New Year with happiness about the country’s achievements in 2010.

Vietnam has taken an active part in the freshly-ended 41st World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a government leader said.

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan has stressed Vietnam’s priority to information technology with incentives on investment in infrastructure and human resource development.