Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has so far discovered around 300 terrestrial and aquatic animal species, which made it one of the countries of great importance to the conservation of animals.

Quang Binh (VNA) - The Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) has almost completed a 1.2 million project to build 1,000 storm-proof houses for the poor in provinces regularly hit by disasters.

HCM City (VNA) - A signing ceremony on the organisation of Miss World 2010 in Vietnam took place on July 9 t in Ho Chi Minh City .

Hanoi (VNA) - Seventeen auto makers in Vietnam sold a combined 68,609 vehicles in the first half of 2008, up 141 percent year-on-year, the VietnamAutomobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA)

HCM City (VNA) - Delegates from 10 ASEAN countries and China met in Ho Chi Minh City on July 9 to review joint measures to control production, distribution, and use of drugs.

Quang Tri (VNA) - The German non-governmental organisation, Solidarity Service International (SODI), has helped central Quang Tri province clear mines on more than 760 ha, and restore normal life f

Hanoi (VNA) - WTO accession provides Vietnam with a golden change for coffee exports as the country has access to a giant "playground" with more than 5 billion customers and its trade representing

Hanoi (VNA) - Share prices on July 8 closed a little higher, with sales exceeding purchases, according to various dealers.

Hanoi (VNA) - Pilot projects to exploit the Red River delta coal basin will start in 2010 according to a strategy to develop the coal industry to 2015 with orientations towards 2025.

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung called for leaders of provinces and cities to step up market watch activities aimed at stopping stockpilling of goods that could lead to further price h