Hanoi (VNA) — The retail price of gas surged by 30,000 VND (1.44 USD) per 12kg canister of household gas from May 1 – the highest price increase this year, according to the Vietnam Gas Association.

Berlin (VNA) – The embassies of ASEAN member countries in Germany hosted a culinary festival on May 3 to raise money for Japanese victims of the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Hanoi (VNA) — Smartphones, which offer advanced computing ability and conductivity, have been developed continually over nearly two decades but they have only sold well on domestically since last y

Hanoi (VNA) – People across the country flocked to popular tourist sites during the four-day holiday to celebrate the country’s Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day.

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ballroom Dance Company from the Brigham Young University, a leading art troupe from the US, is due to perform in Hanoi and Da Nang city from May 12-14.

Johannesburg (VNA) - Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan assured South African investors of good conditions to gain success in Vietnam at a business forum in Johannesburg on May 3.

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Da Nang (VNA) - A series of exhibitions of native Vietnamese flowers is being held in several cities to identify the people's choice for the national flower, and the caravan has now moved to Da N

Hanoi (VNA)- Vietnam’s footwear export turnover in the first four months of this year reached over 1.74 billion USD, up 26.4 percent over the same period of last year, according to the General Stat

Hanoi(VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the State-owned Housing Bank of Cuu Long ( Mekong ) Delta (MHB)'s equitisation plan.