Hanoi-The first consultative conference for the election of the 13th National Assembly (NA) was held in Hanoi on Feb 23 by the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.

Hanoi (VNA) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key declared a state of national emergency On February 23 in the wake of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that devastated the South Island city of Christch

Havana (VNA) – Cuba welcomed almost 300,000 domestic and foreign tourists in January this year, up 26 percent over the same period last year.

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai researchers say that they have developed a prototype vaccine that prevents dengue fever and will conduct further tests to get it on the market within a decade.

Hanoi (VNA)- The 5th Forum on Hospitals opened in Hanoi on February 23 with over 120 delegates from international and domestic healthcare organisations taking part.

Vientiane (VNA) – The Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Thanh Hoa province, Mai Van Ninh, led a delegation to visit Houaphan province of Laos from Febr

Hanoi (VNA) — National key shooter Dang Hong Ha, 30, is to coach four Japanese shooters in a two-week course following an invitation from the Japanese Shooting Federation.

Hanoi (VNA) — International Grand Master (IGM) Le Quang Liem has agreed to compete for Germany's Bremen chess club from next month, Liem's father Le Quynh confirmed yesterday.

Hanoi (VNA) — The Customs General Department has undertaken to improve its customer service to better meet the requirements of international trade, investment and tourism.

Hanoi (VNA) — Counterfeit animal feed producers will face a fine of 35 million VND (1,700 USD) as of March 15 this year under a recent Government decree.