Hanoi (VNA) - The VN-Index picked up another 1.88 percent in the final trading
session before this week's holiday break, ending the day at 321.63.

Hanoi (VNA) - The VN-Index managed to post a gain in April 28's session, picking up 0.64 percent to end the day at 315.71, with advancers outnumbering decliners by 109 to 35.

Hanoi (VNA) - Asian champion Truong Thanh Hang won the 1,500m final at the Thailand Open Track and Field Championship on April 27 in Bangkok 's Thammasat Stadium.

Hanoi (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh Thought will shine forever as it leads Vietnam 's revolution to further progress, Hanoi People's Committee chairman Nguyen The Thao said on April 28.

New York (VNA) - Vietnam 's charge d'affaires to the United Nations has applauded progress in peace consolidation and national reconstruction recorded in Cote d'Ivoire over the recent past.

Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has praised the elderly's role in the socio-economic and cultural development in Mu Cang Chai district, northern mountainous Yen Bai

HCM City (VNA) - HCM City early this week signed a cooperation programme with provincial authorities in Bac Lieu and Soc Trang for social and economic growth from 2009-15.

HCM City (VNA) -The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has devised a plan to establish more business cooperatives, primarily in the trade and service sectors.

HCM City (VNA) - El Airlines (EL AL) of Israel will inaugurate its general sales agent in Ho Chi Minh City on May 4.

Hanoi (VNA) - Finance Minister Vu Van Ninh has attended the Global Emerging Markets Summit (GEMS) 2009 where he presented Vietnam 's solutions to overcome the global financial crisis and econom