Outlook - VietNam News

Water co-operation needed to keep peace

Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations warned at the second Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Chiang Mai on Monday that fierce competition for water could trigger conflict in the region unless nations co-operate to share water resources.

Europe suffers from vicious austerity cycle

Workers hit by lower living standards and record high unemployment have been staging protests across Europe for the past week, hoping to persuade their governments to ease austerity measures and boost growth.

Do you like train travel in Viet Nam?

The Ministry of Transport is considering upgrading the current railway system, built in the 1930s. By 2020, it would take only 15-17 hours to travel between Ha Noi and HCM City, as opposed to the current 30.

Korean parties urged to show restraint

The eyes of the world are on the developing tension on the Korean Peninsula. Tension is high after North Korea delivered a series of threats against South Korea and the United States, especially after the two countries renewed military exercises off South Korea.

TPP talks present golden opportunity for Japan

Better late than never: Japan's decision to join negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would be a wise step for both Japan and the TPP in opening up regional competition and would be integral to the country's strategy.

Obama risks fallout from budget cut effects

Only three months after winning re-election, US President Barack Obama found himself faced with a raft of unresolved problems from his first term: persistently high unemployment, crushing government debt and a deep partisan divide. Budget limitations are now challenging Obama's ability to implement his economic vision.

UK hopes to be India's partner of choice

During the global economic recession, emerging markets have become more popular destinations for leaders from developed countries to visit in the hope of tapping their potential and boosting their own sluggish economies.

Palestine makes reconciliation progress

Palestine's national reconciliation is now closer than ever before, as recent signs of warmer ties between the Hamas and Fatah opposition movements signal that Palestinians can be completely optimistic about a united government.

Japan looks to smooth ties with S Korea

With the leadership transfer in Japan and the imminent power transition in South Korea next month, people expect that relations between the two countries will improve, helping to enhance security in Northeast Asia.

Can Japan make light of latest new dawn?

Three years after a crushing defeat, the landslide victory of the Liberal Democrat Party in the recent election has pushed Japan – the third-largest economy in the world - into a new era that will decide the future of both national development and regional security.

Gaza conflict may reflect imminent UN vote

The world can now breathe a collective sigh of relief that a ceasefire has taken effect, halting a week-long exchange of rocket fire and air strikes between the Gaza Strip and Israel that had escalated to threats by Israel to kill the top commander of militant Palestinian faction Hamas and send in ground troops.

Hightlight

Disabled speaker inspires audience

More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.

Crane accident leads to major power cut

A two-hour power failure caused by an incident on the 500kV north-south transmission line hindered road traffic in many southern provinces and HCM City yesterday afternoon.

Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals

Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD) is now at its peak, having infected a total of 796 children in HCM City in April, an increase of 127 per cent against the same period last year.

US steel producers make dumping claim

After welded steel pipes and steel wire garment hangers, now welded stainless pressure pipe from Viet Nam continue to face charges of dumping in the US.