'Bold plan' for Mekong area rail link approvedA "bold" plan for a railway system connecting more than 300 million people was approved Friday.
ASEAN air-force commanders meet in HanoiCooperation between ASEAN member countries in defence and military matters has helped to create confidence and reinforce unity within the group.
World is Vietnam's oyster thanks to AussiesThe fledgling farmed oyster industry along the north-east coast of Vietnam has taken off under the guidance of a team of Australian shellfish experts.
Better late than neverShe may be wise in the ways of the world, but self-taught painter Le Thi is still relatively new to the Vietnamese art scene.
Australia's Swinburne launches new degree in VietnamThe Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management will be taught at Ho Chi Minh City Open University.
Flyover eases road congestionA flyover bridge over the Cat Lai T-junction has significantly eased traffic congestion on the Hanoi Highway, Ho Chi Minh City officials have said.
World urged to act on Pakistan or risk rebel riseUN chief Ban Ki-moon said Pakistan faces a "slow-motion tsunami" as the flood-ravaged nation pleaded for a massive injection of global aid.
HCMC disagrees with ministry’s online curfewThe Ministry of Information and Communications should cut the supply of online games service rather than institute online curfews at Internet cafes.
Polish carrier names TransViet as general agentLOT on Wednesday announced the start of direct services between Hanoi and Warsaw on November 15 this year.
HCMC demands action to protect airport from floodsThe Southern Airports Corporation has been asked to build a water pumping system to help Tan Son Nhat Airport cope with floods.
Investors lose money because of illegal gold trading transactionFirms illegally continues gold trading on accounts, causing many people to lose billions Vietnamese dong.
Vietnamese model becomes UNICEF goodwill ambassadorSupermodel Vu Nguyen Ha Anh has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam.
Leaders congratulate Ngo Bao Chau on Fields MedalOn August 19, President Nguyen Minh Triet sent a message of congratulations to Professor Ngo Bao Chau, who has won the Fields Medal for mathematics.
Votive paper products for Vu Lan holidayPeople in Phuc Am, Duyen Truong and Van Hoi villages are very busy at the moment preparing for the Vu Lan holiday.
Shoemakers unlikely to meet targetThe footwear industry would have to struggle to reach its target to of 70 per cent of the domestic market in five years without incentive policies.
Babel earns Liverpool slender advantageLiverpool will take a slender 1-0 lead to Turkey after a Ryan Babel goal earned Roy Hodgson's side a narrow victory over Trabzonspor.
Traders keep watchful eye as U.S. dollar ralliesMost traders are keeping a watchful eye on any new developments on the forex market before deciding whether to revise up prices of commodities.
Vietnam, IOM ink cooperation agreementVietnam and the International Organisation for Migration inked a cooperation agreement yesterday, opening a new chapter for the two sides’ ties.
ADB notes Vietnam’s poverty reduction experienceVietnam has reaped worthy experiences in the fight against poverty that other countries can learn from, said a senior official from the Asian Development Bank.
Asia's booming middle classes unmasked in new studyAsia's aspirational middle classes have been laid bare in a major new study focusing on their astonishing growth.
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...
Haiphong launches and inaugurates 14 projects worth USD 950 millionHaiphong launched and inaugurated 14 major projects on May 14, aiming to boost...
Vietnam Railways launches online ticket exchange serviceVietnam Railways will launch an online ticket exchange service from May 15, allowing...
Petrol and oil prices fall in VietnamVietnam cut retail petrol and oil prices from 3 pm on May 14, following declines in...
Hanoi social housing project offers homes from USD 31,900Apartments at Thanh Lam-Dai Thinh 2 social housing project in Hanoi are priced from VND...
HCM City power consumption hits new record amid heatwaveElectricity consumption in HCM City has reached a new record as prolonged hot and humid...