Gov't to take inflation into account when calculating poverty
government agencies to set a new poverty baseline for the 2009-2015 period.
Vietnam, Uzbekistan inter-governmental committee meets
Inter-governmental Committee for Economic, Commercial, Scientific andTechnological Cooperation convened their second meeting in Hanoi on Aug. 20.
HCM City provides relief aid to Lao capital
HCM City (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City has decided to grant 100,000 USD to the Lao capital city of Vientiane to help it overcome the aftermath of recent floods.
Local Local travel booms despite tough times booms despite tough times
according to industry insiders.
Tour companies reported that the number of tourists booked for foreigntours has increased significantly.
Draft bill aims to curb import of luxuries
Hanoi (VNA) - The Finance Ministry is working on draft revisions to the law on special consumption tax with the aim of curbing the import of luxury goods.
Con-build Vietnam 2008 to open
Hanoi (VNA) - The 2nd International Trade Fair for Construction and Building (Con-Build Vietnam 2008) will take place in Hanoi from Sept.
Vietnamese, Thai high-ranking officers meet
Hanoi (VNA) - Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Khac Nghien, chief of the Vietnam People's Army General Staff received General Anupong Paochinda, Commander in chief of the Royal Thai Army, in H
Four Vietnamese students win prizes at Int'l Mathematics Contest
Hanoi (VNA) - Four Vietnamese students from the Natural Sciences College under the Hanoi National University won prizes at the 15 th International Mathematics Competition for University Students h
Vietnamese diplomat abducted in Brazil
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnamese embassy in Brazil said a counselor from the embassy was kidnapped at around 11: 30 a.m on Aug. 16 (local time).
FDI projects advance in Phu Yen
Phu Yen (VNA) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the central province of Phu Yen has increased in both quantity and quality, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investmen
