• Prime suspect hangs himself as police close in 

    17/02/2011 05:00

    The prime suspect in the murder of a gold trader last month in the Central Highlands town of Da Lat was found hanging from the railing of his karaoke lounge on Tuesday (February 15). The case began on...

  • 12 dead as Vietnam tourist boat sinks 

    17/02/2011 05:00

    This file photo taken on December 9, 2007 shows tourist junks and fishermen cruising in the Ha Long Bay on the northeastern coast of Vietnam. At least 12 people, including foreigners, died and several others were missing after a tour boat...

  • SOCIETY IN BRIEF 17/2

    SOCIETY IN BRIEF 17/2

    16/02/2011 05:00

    Vietnam, Japan cooperate in cancer treatment Lam Dong General Hospital and Toho Hospital of Sanshikai medical group, Japan, will cooperate in cancer treatment, according to a cooperative agreement signed on February 14. Under the agreement, Toho hospital...

  • Clutch of new movies on the way

    Clutch of new movies on the way

    16/02/2011 05:00

    Film studios are working on a raft of new projects, including comedy, action, and horror films, that are slated for release this year. Thrilling times : A poster for Lenh Xoa So (Death Sentence) which will open...

  • King ploughs field at festival

    King ploughs field at festival

    15/02/2011 05:00

    The spring plough festival to pray for good harvests took place in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 9. Many officials participated in the event. According to historical records, in AD 987King Le Dai Hanh visited Doi Son...

  • SOCIETY IN BRIEF 16/2

    SOCIETY IN BRIEF 16/2

    15/02/2011 05:00

    New stipulation on shelf life of imported medicine As of February 14, the imported medicine must have a remaining shelf life of at least one year, according to the Health Ministry’s recent circular. Circular No 47 provides guidelines on the import...

  • Mausoleum for whale and Whale Festival

    Mausoleum for whale and Whale Festival

    15/02/2011 05:00

    VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of fishermen from southwestern provinces flocked to Cai Cung in Bac Lieu province to participate in the Whale Festival on February 11. One year ago, fishermen in Cai Cung did a hard work: dragging the...

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