VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam is planning a fruit festival slated for May 19-24 in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.

The government is planning to make hi-tech advancements to bring VN's agriculture industry up to date.

A new high-tech suction device could allow humans to walk on walls like Spider-Man.

Operators of the $8 billion Nghi Son plant are to hold an international tender to pick a builder for the facility.

The largest Tet flower market in Hanoi will be relocated to avoid a frequent traffic jam situation when Tet arrives.

Illegal goods sales have resulted in more investigations and more fines.

The 5th national conference and showcase on information security will be held March 23-24 in Hanoi.

The Defence Ministry hosted a pre-Tet gathering for military attachés and embassy representatives of countries which Vietnam has established defence ties.

The US$70 million project will include a five-star hotel, residential and office blocks, and an international-standard retail, service and entertainment centre.

With nine nominations each, "Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" led the pack as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the noms.

For the first time since 1943, 10 pictures were ushered into the best picture circle.

Shoppers in Vietnam are increasingly turning to online gift delivery services to avoid crowded market and shopping centres as Tet approaches.

For most of his adult life, Thanh Campbell thought he was an orphan.

U.S transportation chief says probe isn't over; car maker could face civil penalty.

The chance of another big earthquake in Haiti in the near future is great enough that people in Port-au-Prince should sleep in tents.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Vietnam with a US$45 million loan for the Central Region Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project.

The World Bank will consider increasing aid and help Vietnam seek aid sources from other donors to meet its goal.

Police took Doan Tien Dung, Vice GM of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, into custody on Feb. 2 for suspicion of accepting a bribe.

A solemn meeting was held in the capital city of Hanoi on Feb. 2 to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Feb. 3).