WB agrees 106 mln USD fund for Vietnamese healthcare

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Hanoi, May 9 (VNA) - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a 106-million USD credit package to help Vietnam’s health sector improve its management competence and training progr

US calls for restraint in East Sea

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Hanoi, May 9 (VNA) – The US opposes all actions aimed at changing the status quo and affecting freedom, security and safety and is against acts of using forces and threats to use force in sovereign

Trial of former ACB bank official to reopen

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Hanoi, May 9 (VNA) - The Hanoi People’s Court will reopen the trial of Nguyen Duc Kien, former vice chairman of the founding council of the Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) on May 20, after it was postpo

Vietnam sets ASIAD medals goal

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Hanoi, May 8 (VNA) - Vietnam will send 64 athletes to the upcoming 17th Asian Games (ASIAD) to be held in Incheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 19 to October 4.

Footwear exports aim for 12 billion USD in 2014

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Hanoi, May 8 (VNA) – A sharp increase in footwear exports during the first four months is painting a picture of cautious optimism as the industry aims for an annual increase in sales of 20% to 12 b

Grand ceremony salutes Dien Bien Phu victory

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Dien Bien, May 8 (VNA) - A grand ceremony saluting the 60th anniversary of Vietnam’s victory at Dien Bien Phu, which ended French colonial rule in the country, was held in Dien Bien Phu city in the

Vietnamese firm begins rubber production in Laos

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Vientiane, May 8 (VNA) – The Quasa-Geruco joint stock company, a subsidiary of the Vietnam Rubber Industry Group (VIRG) which is operating in Laos, hosted a ceremony in Savannakhet province on May

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