Cross-border gang boss gets 18 years in ChinaThe leader of an organized crime gang that operated across the China-Vietnam border was sentenced to 18 years in prison and fined 2.15 million yuan.
Nexus Technologies pleads guilty in Vietnam bribe caseExport company Nexus Technologies Inc. pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in a conspiracy to bribe Vietnamese government officials.
Multi-national oil & gas consortium makes debutA multi-national private oil and gas consortium (SAONAM PETRO), the first of its kind in Vietnam , made its debut in Hanoi on March 16.
A/H1N1 epidemic on humans likely to recur, says Health MinistryThe ministry has warned that the A/H1N1 epidemic on humans is at high risk of recurence due to the public’s poor awareness of the fatal disease.
Key EZs boost development of neighbouring areasThe country’s four key economic zones, with their booming development, have helped boost economic activity in the areas surrounding them.
Petrol could see prices rise againPetrolimex has recently announced that petrol trading businesses are losing VND 700 for every litre of petrol they are selling.
Cai luong loses ground in Delta birthplaceCai luong is struggling to keep its audiences, whose interests in the art form are being lost to modern entertainment in the cradle of its birthplace.
Illuminating culture by collecting itMark Rapoport speaks about his artifact gallery in Hanoi and his particular deep interest in Vietnamese ethnic tribes.
Irish aid project discovers high rate of hepatitis B in VietnamA major aid initiative, backed by the Government here, has helped to identify an unusually high rate of hepatitis B infection in Vietnam.
Vietnamese man sentenced for bilking $7M from casinos in U.SA man who led a major ring that ripped off casinos throughout the U.S of up to $7 million was sentenced to 70 months in prison.
ANZ seeks buyer for 10% stake in Vietnam bankANZ is looking for a buyer for its 10 percent stake in Vietnam's Sacombank, becoming the first foreign bank to sell its stake in a domestic lender.
Double-digit growth rate forecasted for Vietnam's pharmaceutical marketThe market is growing rapidly, but low per-capita spending limits potential returns, said a new report.
NewMarket Technology plans expansion into VietnamThe company said it scheduled an initial Trade Mission beginning March 22 to Ho Chi Minh City.
Resilient daughter studies and cares for familyA 7th grade student has to be a source of income due to her family's situation.
Thai protesters give blood to pour on streetsAnti-government protesters started donating their own blood as part of a plan to splatter the government headquarters.
Korean males busted in wife-brokerage deal at airportTo avoid being noticed, Korean men and their brokers met with potential wives in the car park of the Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Tourism strategy to promote gender equalityThe national tourism development strategy for 2020 spotlights gender equality as a key element for a green and sustainable industry.
English teachers learn new methodsWith simple English songs and chants, an English teacher at a primary school in HCM City is able to control her class and stop her students from being noisy and unruly.
Lucky plates drawing lots of cash for brokersDTiNews reporters discover how brokers earn money from those who want to have "lucky" plate numbers.
Obama's Asia trip more about influence than policyPresident Barack Obama's second trip to Asia since taking office is unlikely to result in tangible accomplishments.
Hanoi launches affordable housing project from USD 42,000A new social housing project in Hanoi will offer apartments priced from about VND 1.1...
Lam Dong approves 32,000-ha coastal tourism urban planLam Dong Province has approved a master plan for a nearly 32,000-hectare coastal tourism...
Vietnam imports 200,000 tonnes of chicken in H1, mostly from the USVietnam imported an estimated 185,000-195,000 tonnes of chicken in the first half of the...
Hanoi allocates 1.5 million sq.m for major urban projectHanoi has allocated more than 1.5 million square metres of land in Thu Lam Commune for...
India officially opens market to Vietnamese fresh durianIndia has approved imports of fresh Vietnamese durian, giving exporters access to a...
HCM City targets 255km of metro lines by 2030Ho Chi Minh City plans to expand its priority metro network to 255 kilometres by 2030...