Putin declares state of emergency over Siberian fuel spill Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a state of emergency and criticised a subsidiary of metals giant Norilsk Nickel after a massive diesel spill into a Siberian river.

Russia cements role as gas 'kingpin' with three new pipelines Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping launch on Monday a gas pipeline that is the first of three ambitious projects intended to cement Moscow's role as top gas exporter.

DHL launches fastest rail freight service between China and Germany DHL launches fastest rail freight service between China and Germany

Putin thinks Trump's offer means that full-format bilateral relations will be restored Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciates US President Donald Trump's offer to help with extinguishing wildfires in Siberia as a signal that Moscow and Washington will manage to fully normalise relations in the future, the Kremlin press service said on Wednesday.

Farmers earn higher incomes from coldwater fish

Farmers and companies in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng are earning higher incomes from coldwater fish farming by using advanced techniques and taking advantage of favourable weather conditions.

Siberians flock to toxic lake for 'Maldives' selfies An industrial dump site in Siberia whose turquoise lake resembles a tropical paradise has become a magnet for Instagrammers who risk their health in the toxic water to wow online followers.

The Tiger-Man

A short story by Nguyễn Văn Thọ

Koreas hold talks on connecting railways

North and South Korea held talks on Tuesday on connecting the railways that run across their border, a physical link that would transform the relationship between the two sides of the divided peninsula.

President Quang congratulates Putin on reelection

President Trần Đại Quang yesterday had a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, congratulating him on his successful reelection.

Deadly blizzards lash Europe, air travel disrupted by snow

Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards has been lashing Europe, forcing airports to cancel or delay flights around the continent, as a deep freeze gripped countries from the far north to Mediterranean beaches in the south.