VIETNAM TODAY

More government offices to open on Saturdays

The Prime Minister has instructed more government offices in the central region to stay open on Saturdays beginning April 1 in a bid to expedite administrative procedures for both residents and businesses.

Thai Nguyen asked to develop steel industry

State President Nguyen Minh Triet has emphasised the need for the northern mountain province of Thai Nguyen to call for investment in its steel industry.

ASEAN officials raise many proposals for inter-bloc linkage

ASEAN officials approved a draft program and the agenda and lists of documents to be submitted to ASEAN ministers at the 16th ASEAN Summit.

HTC says it uses own technology, not Apple's

Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) on Wednesday defended itself against accusations of patent infringement by Apple, saying it develops its own technology.

Da Nang fireworks show a tourist hit

All hotel rooms along the Han River are already overbooked during the international fireworks festival this month in Da Nang.

Vietnamese workers killed in Angola

At least 4 Vietnamese workers from Ky Anh District, Ha Tinh Province, have been murdered in Angola, Africa.

Investigation into rice distribution

Thanh Hoa authorities investigated why guidelines on the distribution of rice for needy people were not followed.

Extreme heat to hit Vietnam

A hot spell will develop rapidly on March 4 and the temperature is forecast to jump to 37C or even 38C in the central provinces of Vietnam.

Donors help Vietnam respond to climate change

Resulting from several bilateral and multilateral meetings, Vietnam ensured a number of encouraging commitments from various donors.

ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting opens in HCM city

The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 2 under the chairmanship of assistant to Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh.

PM: Vietnam places importance on ties with EU

Welcoming Mr. Karel De Gucht, EC Commissioner for Trade, PM Nguyen Tan Dung stated that Vietnam attaches importance to promoting economic and commercial cooperation with the European Union.

Vietnam Airlines unveils Myanmar route from Hanoi

The first flight between Hanoi and Rangoon took off from Noi Bai International Airport.

Authorities step up safety efforts at Keangnam

Hanoi People’s Committee made a decision on the inspection and safety regulations to be implemented at Keangnam Tower.

CIMB unit gets Vietnam’s nod

CIMB Investment Bank has received approval from the Vietnam Securities Commission for its subscription of equity interest in Vinashin Shipbuilding Finance Co Securities LLC.

International teams to compete in BTV-Cup cycle tourney

16 Vietnamese teams and 3 foreign ones from the Netherlands, Mongolia and the Philippine will compete on March 9 in the BTV-Cup Number One.

Japan ODA for Vietnam hits record high in 2009

The Japanese government will provide Vietnam with another official development assistance package of more than 25.8 billion Japanese yen.

Young Ho Chi Minh with Grand Chef Escoffier

In part 7 of a series about Ho Chi Minh, Laura Lam writes about how conversations in a kitchen helped to spark a revolutionary fire in the young chef.

Protecting Hoang Lien National Park

Recently authorities held a meeting to analyse the causes of fierce blazes that ripped through Hoang Lien National Park.

Vietnam footwear exports to top US$6.2 bln: Institute

Vietnamese leather and footwear exports could top US$6.2 billion this year, according to the Leather and Footwear Research Institute.

Four men charged in computerized online ticket scam

Four men accused of using a network of computers and automated software to buy up online tickets to concerts and sporting events and selling them at a profit were indicted.

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