Vietnam and Belarus recognise each other’s market economy status
Vietnam and Belarus have agreed to mutually recognise each other’s market economy status and consider the possibility of trade liberalisation between the two countries.
VIETNAM TODAY
7 arrested in relation to coal theft in Quang Ninh
Police of Quang Ninh Province arrested the manager and vice manager of Mao Khe Coal Company and 5 others.
France pledges 20 millions euros for Vietnam's climate effort
The French Development Agency will provide a 20-million-Euro loan to Vietnam to contribute to the Support Program to respond to climate change.
Legendary photographer "still haunted by the war"
Nick Ut, famous for the photo "Vietnam Napalm Girl", shares his thoughts about the war and his current life.
Indonesia foils plot to kill president, foreigners: police
Indonesian police said Friday they had foiled a plot by militants to kill President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and foreigners in an attack.
International drug trade growing in Vietnam
The number of international drug criminal gangs has escalated in Vietnam in recent years, said experts.
Rechargeable fans "blowing" off the shelves for HCMC hot season
To cope with the coming frequent and sudden power outages, many people have found an effective solution.
Idle fields show the dark side of rapid urbanisation
Hiep Hoa Commune, across the Dong Nai River from Bien Hoa, shows best the changes urbanisation has wrought.
Hai Phong’s non-tariff and industrial zone under construction
The northern port city of Hai Phong held a ground-breaking ceremony for its VND2.5 trillion Nam Dinh Vu non-tariff and industrial zone on May 13.
Accused torturers face prosecution
Four people involved in the torture of child Nguyen Hao Anh will be prosecuted by the Supreme People's Procuracy.
Fire risks increase with the temperature in Ho Chi Minh City
Twelve fire and explosive accidents have been recorded in the city since the beginning of May due to hot weather.
Better first aid system, awareness needed in Vietnam
Around 50,000 people accident victims need emergency treatment in Vietnam each year, but only 5,000 are provided with proper first aid before they reach the hospital.
A school well done
An ecstatic Hai Hau Primary school in the northern province of Nam Dinh had plenty of reasons to celebrate this week.
Three arrested in Times Square bomb probe
Federal agents arrested three people suspected of funneling money to the failed Times Square car bomber.
Why factories are leaving China
A labor shortage is trimming margins for exporters, who are moving to Vietnam, India, and elsewhere.
Vietnam, Belarus eye 1 bln USD in bilateral trade
Top leaders of Vietnam and Belarus have agreed to beef up economic and commercial ties, striving to raise two-way trade to 1 billion USD next year.
Renegade Thai general shot near protest site
A renegade Thai general allied with "Red Shirt" anti-government protesters was shot and seriously wounded Thursday.
First National Ethnic Minority Congress wraps up
The First Ethnic Minority Congress has successfully completed its agenda as scheduled after two working days.
Brazil backs Vietnam’s presence in G-20 meetings
Brazil supports Vietnam’s presence in G-20 meetings as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
State Bank dismisses rumor about currency devaluation
The State Bank of Vietnam reported that the rumor of another currency devaluation of 4% to boost exports and rein in trade deficit is groundless.
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