President Ho Chi Minh's link to a British town celebrated

If you were to think of the places associated with the life of late President Ho Chi Minh, you probably would not consider the small British seaside town of Newhaven. However, the town does indeed have a significant link with the founder of modern Viet Nam.

President Ho Chi Minh's link to a British town celebrated

President Ho Chi Minh's link to a British town celebrated

If you were to think of the places associated with the life of late President Ho Chi Minh, you probably would not consider the small British seaside town of Newhaven. However, the town does indeed have a significant link with the founder of modern Viet Nam.

Traffic projects launched

The first sods were turned on Saturday at the 140km Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway project, the expansion of National Highway 1A and a new tunnel through two passes near the Hai Van Tunnel, all in central provinces.

Traffic projects launched

Traffic projects launched

The first sods were turned on Saturday at the 140km Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway project, the expansion of National Highway 1A and a new tunnel through two passes near the Hai Van Tunnel, all in central provinces.

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

HCM City will not suffer serious flooding in the coming rainy season, a senior official says.

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

HCM City will not suffer serious flooding in the coming rainy season, a senior official says.

Bank scotches currency rumours

The State Bank of Viet Nam denied speculation last week that it was preparing to adjust the exchange rate.

Bank scotches currency rumours

Bank scotches currency rumours

The State Bank of Viet Nam denied speculation last week that it was preparing to adjust the exchange rate.

NA's fifth session opens today

NA's fifth session opens today

Deputies will decide on a raft of important issues, including the revised 1992 Constitution draft, revised land laws and confidence votes for senior positions at the 13th National Assembly's 5th session, which opened this morning in Ha Noi.

Water shortage hits suburban Ha Noi

A shortage of clean water has hit residents in many of Ha Noi's suburban districts, leaving them no choice but to spend over the odds on water or resort to using stagnant pond water.
Nutritious food sector has growth spurt

Nutritious food sector has growth spurt

Despite the continued slowdown in the economy, Viet Nam's nutrition industry saw robust growth in the last 12 months, with local consumers still rating health as a major concern behind the economy and job security, according to a recent report from market-research company Nielsen.
Magician to tour big cities

Magician to tour big cities

Italy's leading magician Erix Logan will astound Viet Nam with 20 performances in cities including Ha Long, Hai Phong, Ha Noi and HCM City from May 27 to June 23.
Sai Gon Heat win last round match at ASEAN League

Sai Gon Heat win last round match at ASEAN League

Viet Nam's Sai Gon Heat yesterday defeated Westports Dragon of Malaysia 89-78 to end a miserable losing streak in their last round match of the ASEAN Basketball League at Tan Binh Stadium, HCM City.
Leadership sought in pollution battle

Leadership sought in pollution battle

Viet Nam needs a better monitoring and reporting system of water pollution in rural and urban areas, according to experts who spoke at a recent seminar on environmental management held in HCM City.

Your Say

Questions over heritage

The people of Duong Lam Ancient Village in Son Tay District, Ha Noi, recently triggered public debate when they asked for the town's national heritage listing to be removed.

Op-ed

Poor planning leaves Ha Noi stuck in a jam

Recent decisions by Ha Noi leaders to remove new footbridges and upgrade a newly-built flyover have stunned citizens - and made the city's traffic situation a hot topic.

Outlook

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.

Expat Corner

Artist finds music, love and laughter on Con Dao

For English-Italian artist and curator Richard William di San Marzano, the first time he heard cai luong was an epiphany.