Da Nang (VNA) – Authorities of the central city of Da Nang have made final preparations for the annual International Fireworks Competition 2011 (DIEC), scheduled for April 29-30.

Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEAN Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) held its first session in Jakarta on Feb. 16.

Havana (VNA) – A book entitled “Ho Chi Minh – a patriot, 60 years of revolutionary struggling” was launched by the Cuban Science and Society Publishing House on Feb.

Hanoi (VNA) – The investigation agency has taken legal proceeding against two former executives of a Vinashin affiliate on charge of “intentionally breaking State regulations on economic manageme

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will officially join the International Energy Forum (IEF) at the IEF Ministerial Meeting in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 22.

Hanoi (VNA) -- The VN-Index retreated by nearly a percentage point on to close at 513.11 points, reversing the previous day's moderate gains on the HCM Stock Exchange.

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade asked provincial People's Committees to keep looming power cuts at a minimum.

Hanoi (VNA) - A new project to improve community health services for people who abuse drugs kicked off in the northern Port City of Hai Phong .

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam expects to exceed its target of exporting 87,000 workers this year, Department of Overseas Labour deputy head Dao Cong Hai said.

Vientiane (VNA) – On February 10 Vietnam handed over the Sekaman hydro-power project No. 1 to Laos for a duration of 30 years.