NA debates draft anti-terrorism law

National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the draft Anti-terrorism Law, debating international co-operation in this area and measures such as the establishment and operation of the steering committees of anti-terrorism.

NA debates draft anti-terrorism law

NA debates draft anti-terrorism law

National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the draft Anti-terrorism Law, debating international co-operation in this area and measures such as the establishment and operation of the steering committees of anti-terrorism.

Deltas under the microscope

Viet Nam will work with other countries to develop its river basins and deltas in a sustainable way, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Thai Lai said at an international conference that began yesterday in HCM City.

Deltas under the microscope

Deltas under the microscope

Viet Nam will work with other countries to develop its river basins and deltas in a sustainable way, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Thai Lai said at an international conference that began yesterday in HCM City.

Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion

Viet Nam exported 2,385 million tonnes of rice by the middle of this month, reaching a revenue of more than US$1 billion so far this year, said the Viet Nam Food Association (VFA).

Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion

Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion

Viet Nam exported 2,385 million tonnes of rice by the middle of this month, reaching a revenue of more than US$1 billion so far this year, said the Viet Nam Food Association (VFA).

Spain supports ethnic women

One of the successes of a Spanish project to enhance tourism sector capacity has been to raise the role of ethnic women in their communities, according to Hoang Thu Hien, head of the Lao Cai Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Spain supports ethnic women

Spain supports ethnic women

One of the successes of a Spanish project to enhance tourism sector capacity has been to raise the role of ethnic women in their communities, according to Hoang Thu Hien, head of the Lao Cai Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Viet Nam-France relations edge closer

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday hailed Viet Nam's valued relationship with France and declared that the two nations are making efforts to develop their ties to the strategic partnership level in 2013.
Patients praise satellite hospital services

Patients praise satellite hospital services

A few months ago, two-year-old Nguyen Tran Gia Huy, who had begun vomiting in the middle of the night, was taken to a new paediatric ward at Tan Phu District Hospital.
Constipated credit flows stunt enterprises

Constipated credit flows stunt enterprises

Improving credit flows between banks and enterprises was important at a time when bad debts remained uncleared and businesses were struggling, a seminar in Ha Noi heard yesterday.
Fans in frenzy to see inspirational Vujicic

Fans in frenzy to see inspirational Vujicic

Dreams of meeting limbless Australian writer Nick Vujicic will come true for many Vietnamese tomorrow when he arrives to address an expected 70,000 people in total.
Khoi sets five national records at swimming event

Khoi sets five national records at swimming event

Tran Duy Khoi set five national records at the National Age Groups Swimming Championships on the final day of competition in HCM City yesterday.
Airport customs officers seized over 5kg rhino horns

Airport customs officers seized over 5kg rhino horns

More than 5kg of rhino horns were seized by customs officers at Tan Son Nhat Airport yesterday while being smuggled into Viet Nam.

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

Food safety fears mount amid China scandal

The newest food scandal in China, in which rat meat was sold as lamb, hit far too close to home for many Vietnamese consumers.

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.