VIETNAM TODAY

PM Dũng welcomes Japanese senior economists

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng hoped that Japanese economists will further share their experience with Vietnamese competent agencies in outlining economic development policies, especially in such fields as finance, banking and monetary.

Storms drive up global rice price

A bid to sell 150,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines won by the Southern Food Corporation (Vinafood 2) may help raise world rice prices, local media reports.

Sweden continues supporting poverty reduction in VN

Vietnam and Sweden inked an assistance agreement on poverty reduction in the second phase for the period of 2009-12.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung to attend COP 15

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung is among the earliest leaders agreeing to attend COP 15.

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Tanzanian textile firm to train workers in Vietnam

Tanzanian based A to Z Textile Mill will send its employees to Vietnam for intensive training in textile manufacturing.

There is no other place like home

A Vietnamese reflects her sentiment on her recent visit to Hanoi after 34 years living overseas.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator now offers luxury romance packages

Luxury Travel introduces new luxury romance package to provide couples with cherished moments in Vietnam.

Int’l scholars call for larger ASEAN role in East Sea disputes

International experts called on ASEAN to take a larger leading role in solving territorial disputes in the region.

Fastfood chain plans to open new outlets in Vietnam, India

Jollibee sees Vietnam and India as the next countries where it wants to aggressively expand.

Office market reacts strongly to MoC's ban

A ban on "office apartments" has quickly led to market reactions.

Vietnam auto industry could splutter and die

Vietnam’s tax-cut commitments could mean the death of local car makers within the next ten years

Building a trademark for Mekong Delta rice

Vietnamese rice has not established its brand name on the international market.

Weekend gold prices soar wildly

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

Foreign visitors to Vietnam on the rise

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

VND5.7 billion donated via nearly 1 million text messages

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

Opinions vary in "office apartment" debate

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

Vietnam promotes fundamental human rights

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

Darby predicts Thailand v Vietnam final in Vientiane

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

Vietnam, EU to bolster co-operation

The European Commission said it welcomed continued progress in Vietnam.

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Hanoi to pilot low altitude transport corridor along Red River

Heavy rain lashes northern Vietnam, with some areas topping 300mm

Nearly 100 join search for missing Russian tourist in Danang

Hanoi approves USD 1.16 billion West Lake redevelopment project

Several storms expected to affect Vietnam through year-end

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Business

Tay Ninh to hold investment forums in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany

Tay Ninh Province will organise investment promotion conferences in Belgium, the...

Nha Trang restaurant probed over seafood prices

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are investigating a floating restaurant in Nha Trang...

HCM City expands high-tech park by 195 hectares

The Vietnamese government has approved a nearly 195-hectare expansion of the Saigon...

Hanoi to pilot low altitude transport corridor along Red River

Hanoi plans to test a low altitude transport corridor along the Red River and Avenue 1A...

Vietnam streamlines 3,400 procedures and business rules

Vietnam has cut or simplified more than 3,400 administrative procedures and business...

Bac Ninh lychees fetch record prices

Bac Ninh Province has generated more than VND 2.6 trillion (USD 100 million) from lychee...