Hanoi (VNA) – Rubber prices have reached their highest level so far this
year and are currently at around 2,000 USD per tonne, an increase of 200 USD

Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government will deploy 18,000 security personnel to
maintain law and order at the upcoming ASEAN Summit slated for October 23-25, the

HCM City (VNA) - Four selected teams from Singapore , Turkmenistan
, the Republic of Korea and the host country Vietnam will compete

Vientiane (VNA) – Representatives from national insurance agencies and insurance
firms in the region are taking part in the 12th meeting of the ASEAN Insurance

Hanoi (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang will host the 2010 International
Fireworks Competition, which will take place on March 27 and 28 next year.

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 30 international organisations joined representatives
from various Vietnamese ministries and agencies at a donors conference on how to

New York (VNA) – Vietnam supports the efforts of the African Union and the
African Union’s Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to maintain stability and

HCM City (VNA) – Around 15,000 people in five localities will receive free
consulting services and medicines to mark World Sight Day that falls on October 10.

Hanoi (VNA) – Heavy purchases of property stocks helped lift the VN-Index up by
0.55 percent on Oct. 6 to a close of 552.03, after four consecutive falling sessions

Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign visitors will be allowed to use right-hand-drive cars in
Vietnam following a Government decree on the issue to come into force on November
15.