VIETNAM TODAY

The Ministry of Industry & Trade has asked cities and provinces to stop granting new investment licenses to steel projects.

With the growing investment and increase in the number of health tourists, the tourism sector in Vietnam is all set to post double-digit growth rate.

Electronics shops and supermarkets in major cities are offering big discounts to boost flagging sales at the end of the World Cup and dry season.

Two years after an economic crisis, questions remain as to whether the latest measures to prevent another collapse will work.

31 countries and 31 Vietnamese cities and provinces have registered to take part in the World Food Festival to be held in Vung Tau.

Italy wanted to strengthen relations with Vietnam, said Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi on July 14 while receiving Deputy PM Nguyen Sinh Hung.

Hanoi’s authorities have asked to put a project to build five enormous gates to welcome visitors to the capital city on hold.

The WTO has set up a committee to consider the lawsuit filed by Vietnam against the US over the anti-dumping tariffs it imposes on frozen shrimp

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea armed force on July 15 held their first round of talks with the US-led UN Command.

Natural rubber futures in Tokyo and Shanghai may extend recent declines if Vietnam, the fifth- biggest producer, resumes full border trade with China.

Accessories designer Anupa Horvil set up her own business in Vietnam, and wants to encourage other expats to do the same.

Abacus-appointed travel agents in Vietnam will be the first to issue electronic TAT tickets on behalf of Malaysia Airlines.

HSBC Vietnam got official approval to open two more branches outside the country\'s two main cities.

Intended for impoverished families, rice relief instead made its way into the house of a gold shop owner and local officials.

Three accords that define the land border between Vietnam and China came into effect yesterday.

Newly released documents show senators of the time sharply questioning whether they had been deceived by the White House and the Pentagon.

Environmental damage and a continued disregard for mining regulations rise, prompting government action.

A senior Vietnamese legislator has confirmed the nation’s wish to build an equal partnership and long-term cooperation with the EU.

Troops scoured jagged coastlines on the Philippines\' eastern seaboard in search of dozens of fishermen who went missing after a typhoon that killed 23 people.