VIETNAM TODAY

Ha Giang should make full use of its potential to promote socio-economic development, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung during his visit to the province on January 19-20.

In a DTiNews exclusive, Merete Jensen uncovers a way out of poverty sure to leave a good taste in farmers mouths.

Vietnam is a promising investment market, Vice Chairman of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Gheorgy Petrov said at a workshop held in Moscow, Russia, on January 19.

The earthquake in Haiti is yet another reminder of the sudden tragedy that can disrupt lives and haunt memories forever.

Hanoi is still cold this morning. Hoan Kiem Lake's surface reflects the winds and the Tortoise Tower is covered by the fog.

Non-term foreign currency deposits and those with terms of less than 12 months will see compulsory reserves cut from 7 percent to 4 percent.

Authorities have buried 70,000 bodies, about a third of the estimated final toll, officials said.

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) revealed that, in 2010, Vietnamese laborers will be mainly dispatched to traditional destinations.

The Vietnam Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) yesterday held a conference to deploy its implementation of the 2010 plan.

The Tong Cot market fair is one of the two largest fairs to be held in the morning, once every five days, in Ha Quang District, Cao Bang Province.

IBM raised its 2010 profit target and reported a stronger-than-expected, 9 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, as cost cuts and a shift to more profitable contracts helped it weather a slump in corporate spending.

Meeting Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Sinh Hung in Hanoi on Tuesday, Dr. Francis Gurry, General Director of WIPO stated that Vietnam has all conditions to realize intellectual property rights.

Investment banking operations make $7.1bn annual profit, but bailout repayments pushes group to $7.6bn last-quarter deficit.

Vietnam is in danger of lacking freshwater due to the impacts of industrialisation, population growth and climate change.

Vietnam is willing to share its experiences in joining the WTO and boost cooperation in various areas with the African nation.

Germany in Vietnam 2010 will bring Beethoven, beer, and numerous events to the people of Vietnam.

The central bank has sounded the final call for passengers to join the banking flight, placing additional pressure on lenders with chartered capital under the standard level.

The exchange programme between former Vietnamese students and their Russian teachers titled ‘Teachers and students on reunion day’ was held at the My Dinh National Convention Centre on January 17.

From March 10, such violations will be fined up to VND 40 million.