VIETNAM TODAY

World gold prices increased by US$40 per ounce on November 28, driving domestic gold prices up to over VND28 million/tael.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in November reached nearly 400,000, increasing sharply compared to October.

The donation was handed over to four provinces that recently suffered from flood.

There are no shortage of opinions regarding the issue of office apartments sent to Dan Tri.

Vietnam attaches great importance to safeguarding and promoting fundamental human rights, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Thailand's SEA Games coach Steve Darby predicts that his men will meet Vietnam in the final in the biennial event in Laos.

The European Commission said it welcomed continued progress in Vietnam.

Huawei will donate a video conference system supporting teleconference to the Vietnamese government.

Experts urge ways be sought to settle disputes and address challenges involving peace and stability in the East Sea.

 The World Health Organisation is committed to provide Vietnam with 1.2 million doses of the A/H1N1 flu vaccine.

ASEAN transport ministers and senior officials will discuss ways to enhance transport cooperation.

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Son La Province, making people panic and causing a little shake in Hanoi.

New rules and regulations are being set

Hanoi is losing VND1 billion a day due to air pollution, said a professor.

Vietnam has announced it will build its first two nuclear power plants, costing 11 billion US dollars to meet booming demand.

Vietnam has lured US$19.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 11 months of this year.

While few Asian neighbours are likely to follow Hanoi's lead on currency, competitors such as Thailand brace for fallout.

Planning a cycling trip in these remote areas of Vietnam as a solo traveller might not be the wisest decision.

Major provinces and cities have been requested to put hands on the use of apartments as offices and business places.