Mekong Delta leaders outline trade plans
Provinces in the Mekong Delta must create formal linkages among their trade promotion centres to attract more foreign investors, the region's leaders recommended.
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US House passes historic Wall Street overhaul
The US House of Representatives gave its final approval to the biggest overhaul of Wall Street rules since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
The beach is that way
The central province of Quang Binh is home to some of Vietnam’s most enchanting coastal areas with a string of beautiful beaches.
UPS, rivals chase package business to Asia
Initiatives in Vietnam mirror UPS’s strategy around Asia, with the package carrier seeking to broaden its global footprint.
Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, have faulty engines.
World Cup packing pawn shops with stuff
Many people find pawnshops the perfect way to cover their betting losses despite being charged more interest than usual.
Storm season may be wilder, says forecaster
This year's rain and storm season is expected to arrive late - and be even more unpredictable.
ILO: Vietnam loses nearly 13,000 workers every year to accidents
Occupational accidents occur to between 120,000 and 130,000 people in Vietnam every year with 10% of those cases being fatal.
Enterprises in violation of health insurance code subject to $2,000 fine
Enterprises or individuals who violate health insurance regulations could face fines up to VND40 million (U$2,000), said an official.
Not enough 'money in the world' for all BP spill claims
The Obama appointee managing BP's oil spill disaster fund said there's "not enough money in the world" to pay all claims.
Vietnamese student blows hot and cold about Wuhan
Cao Anh Quyen has been studying and living in Wuhan for three years, but the Vietnamese student still hasn't adapted to the city's climate.
Wheelchairs and hearing aid donations give new life to disabled
The lives of many disabled people from Ninh Binh Province will be bettered thanks to a donation programme directed by the Latter Day Saint Charities.
Vietnam, Thailand ink MICE deal
Thailand and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening MICE trade co-operation between the two countries.
Suspect in US-Russia spy case jumps bail in Cyprus
A spy scandal in the United States took dramatic turn as a Canadian wanted over the alleged espionage jumped bail and vanished in Cyprus.
Miss Universe asks Nha Trang to host 2011 event
President of Miss Universe Organisation (MUO) Paula Shugart has asked Khanh Hoa province to host the 2011 Miss Universe pageant.
Japan provides US$22 million for Vietnam’s natural disaster control
Vietnam and Japan singed exchange notes on a US$22 million programme to enhance Vietnam’s counter measures for natural disasters.
NY suspect dubbed femme fatale of Russian spy case
Anna Chapman has been called the femme fatale of a spy case with Cold War-style intrigue — a striking redhead and self-styled entrepreneur.
Equal and effective cooperation boosts U.S. - Vietnam relations
Vietnam has, "Equally and effectively," cooperated with the U.S., said U.S. Ambassador Michael Michalak.
Dangerous bridges threaten locals' life
Deteriorating suspension bridges are putting locals living in a mountainous district of Quang Nam Province at risk.
Tiger preservation areas to be formed in Highlands
Five tiger conservation areas will be established in Central Highland provinces under a new national programme.
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