Snow blankets northern border districts
HANOI, Jan 12 (VNA) - Dong Van and Meo Vac border districts in the northernmost province of Ha Giang reportedly saw widespread snowfall on the night of January 12, with temperatures dropping to min
AO association reflects on 10-year progress
Hanoi, Jan 12 (VNA) - The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) has attempted to support and protect the rights of AO victims nationwide since it began life on January 1
2013 drug statistics a cause for concern
A worrying rise in drug crime was recorded in 2013 with a growth in the number of cases, arrested suspects and seized drug hauls, Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Quy
AO/dioxin victims’ association marks milestone
HANOI, Jan 12 (VNA) - Various activities took place around the country on January 10 to mark the 10th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin.
Vietnam improves global rank in licence procedures
HANOI, Jan 12 (VNA) - Vietnam has been ranked 28th among 185 countries for its licensing procedures for the construction industry in 2013, representing a jump of 39 places from the previous year.
More care to Agent Orange victims
HANOI, Jan 9 (VNA) - Various activities have been held recently nationwide to support Agent Orange (AO) victims on the occasion of the 10 th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Association of Victi
Sustainable development discussed for Central Highlands
HANOI, Jan 9 (VNA) - Challenges facing the sustainable development of the Central Highlands region were considered at a forum in the regional province of Kon Tum on January 8.
Online criminals arrested in crackdown
HANOI, Jan 9 (VNA) - Do Ha Duy Thanh, 32, who is living in Ho Chi Minh City, was arrested on January 9 after being charged with “using information from computer networks to appropriate property.”
Quang Ngai fishermen rescue adrift foreigners
Hanoi, Jan 8 (VNA) - Four foreigners in distress in the waters of Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago have been rescued by fishermen in Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai.
Localities prepare Tet for poor people
HANOI, Jan 8 (VNA) - Numerous local authorities nationwide are making every effort to help social beneficiaries and poor households better celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
