Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam plans to spend 2.5 trillion VND (145 million USD) on the
development of power grids in eight island districts between now and 2010, according

Hanoi (VNA) - The Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam on Jan. 1 opened a condolences
book to mourn for those who have died during the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

HCM City (VNA) - Despite a fall in the number of casualties caused by traffic
accidents this year, the potential for traffic congestion and fatal accidents

Hanoi (VNA) - Nine small banks face closure due to inadequate charter capital have
completed plans to increase funds to 1 trillion VND (57.14 million USD) each, the

Hanoi (VNA) - Young, healthy males are rushing to big cities to get better-paid jobs
at construction sites - with scant regard for the dangers it can bring.

HCM City (VNA) - Hundreds of small and medium businesses in Vietnam have
reduced their energy costs by about 50 percent after implementing energy saving

Hanoi (VNA) - The 9 th meeting of the 10 th Party Central Committee opened in
Hanoi on Jan 5, scheduled to review the implementation of the 10 th Prty Congress's

Hanoi (VNA) - Export rice prices are on the rise. The price of 25 percent broken
rice has climbed nearly 13 percent since the middle of last week, to 350 USD a

HCM City (VNA) - Auto manufacturers have asked the Government to delay a
proposed hike in special consumption and value-aded taxes and, in fact, to roll

Hanoi (VNA) - A total of 104 State-owned enterprises have been honoured as
businesses with sustainable development as they record high growth rates for years,