UN ends Haiti peacekeeping operations, urges end to crisis The UN Security Council ended 15 years of peacekeeping operations in Haiti on Tuesday, voicing regret that the country is still saddled with huge economic, political and social woes.

Worsening fuel shortage in impoverished Haiti Haiti's long-suffering population has faced an extra burden for more than a week: closed service stations and lines of motorists hoping to buy even a few drops of petrol during a fuel shortage that's getting worse.

American writer settles down in Việt Nam after travelling to 70 countries Yates' first novel was published before he was 30. He has written one novel for adults, and two for young adults. The latest one, How We Became Wicked, came out in July.

Tropical Storm Dorian gains steam, heads for Caribbean Tropical Storm Dorian intensified on Monday as it approached the Caribbean on a track that will take it near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic by midweek, possibly at hurricane strength, US forecasters said.

Vietnamese designers tap the global fashion industry 'gold mine'

Fashion is not about just a few strides on the catwalk. It is an industry with revenues of trillions of US dollars each year. In recent years, a number of Vietnamese fashion brands have gradually strengthened their names and left their mark on the global fashion stage.

Enjoy a taste of all things French at events countrywide

Belgian fries, crepes with maple syrup and chocolate are delicacies to be served during the celebrations for International Francophone Day on March 15-16 in Hà Nội.

Farewell to a golf legend

Teed Off with Robert Bicknell

Viettel has new deputy general director

The Ministry of National Defence has appointed colonel Nguyễn Thanh Nam as the deputy general director of Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group.

Viettel Global reports rising profits

Viettel Global Investment JSC, a subsidiary of military-run telecom giant Viettel Group, reported sales of VNĐ4.43 trillion and profit of VNĐ1.34 trillion in the third quarter, increases of 5 and 8 per cent year-on-year.

A visitor pounds the pavement for the children of Việt Nam

So many expats and tourists visit Việt Nam and leave with happy memories and a cell phone full of photographs recording their time spent here.