VIETNAM TODAY

APEC ministers to agree on anti-protectionism: report

Ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this week are likely to agree on banning fresh protectionist measures to safeguard the world economy, a report said Monday.

Vietnam's first oil refinery supplies jet fuel

A representative of Binh Son Petrochemical Refinery Company said that Southern Service Flight Company has begun to use Jet A1 fuel produced by the refinery.

Qantas extends A380 groundings over engine 'anomalies'

Qantas extended the grounding of its fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos after uncovering "slight anomalies" in some engines after a mid-air blow-out caused a major scare last week.

‘Rubber’ cuttlefish incinerated in Hai Phong

Fake dried shredded cuttlefish has been seized in Hanoi; authorities say they have yet to determine exactly what went into the counterfeit cephalopod.

Private airlines continue to struggle in domestic market

Private airlines in Vietnam are not strong enough to heat up the domestic aviation market even though their presence is needed, an industry official says.

Price control in spotlight at cabinet meeting

PM Nguyen Tan Dung chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss measures on socio-economic development in the year’s two remaining months, focusing on price control.

Scientists meet to ensure supply of Asia's staple, rice

Scientists from around the world meet in Vietnam on Tuesday aiming to ensure a steady supply of rice.

German protesters mobilise against nuclear waste train

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Dannenberg, northern Germany, vowing to block a nuclear waste convoy arriving from France.

Vietnam’s power supply expected to remain insufficient in November

Power supply for November is predicted to remain insufficient as newly-built power plants have yet to be put into full operation.

Vietnam’s special cattle market in Nghe An

Referred to as “The Market”, this specialty spot in Nghe An Province is a place only for selling buffaloes and oxen.

Hospitals lack waste treatment facilities

Only 52 out of HCM City's 113 public and private hospitals have standard wastewater-treatment systems, the Department of Health has reported.

Over 90,000 houses built for needy Khmer people

Over 90,000 needy Khmer households in provinces and cities of the Mekong River Delta have been provided with houses for the past five years.

Aussie woman swallowed 41 balloons of heroin

A Sydney woman underwent emergency surgery to remove 41 balloons packed with heroin from her stomach, police said.

Vietnam-Germany trade turnover sees sharp increase

Total trade turnover between Vietnam and Germany is predicted to show a sharp increase this year.

New US consul general to boost trade, investment

The best way to lift the US-Vietnam relations is to increase the economic exchange between the two countries, the US’ newly-assigned General Consul in HCM City has said.

Minister of Public Security vows to clarify responsibility in Vinashin case

The Minister of Public Security vowed to clarify the details of those responsible for the downfall of shipbuilding group Vinashin.

Obama arrives in India for first leg of Asia tour

US President Barack Obama arrived in India Saturday on the first leg of a trade-focused Asia tour that will kick off with a sombre tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

German electronic music to charm local music lovers

The Germany-based famous music group Mouse on Mars will arrive in Vietnam for performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on November 12 and 13.

Panicked Indonesians flee deadly volcano

Rescuers picked through the rubble of destroyed homes as officials prepared for a mass burial of people killed by the violent eruption of Indonesia's most active volcano.