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11-year-old boy killed by kidnapper in central Vietnam: police
Police in the central province of Binh Thuan Province has arrested a man suspected of kidnapping a boy and killing him while waiting for a ransom.
Vietnamese spent US$6 billion on overseas tours last year
Around six million Vietnamese traveled abroad for holiday last year and spent roughly US$6 billion, according to the Vietnam Tourism Association.
Vietnam's PV Gas eyes overseas fields: report
While many of its oil ventures have been affected by the global oil slump, state energy giant PetroVietnam's gas arm PV Gas is still looking to expand its business abroad, local media have reported.
14 face charges in Vietnam for trafficking 280 kg of heroin to China
Vietnamese police are urging charges be filed against 14 people for allegedly trafficking 280 kg of heroin to China on 22 different occasions, earning more than VND10 billion (US$450,000).
Police seize nearly 9,000 liters of suspected jet fuel in northern province
Police in the northern province of Hung Yen said on April 4 they are investigating the origin of 8,815 liters of suspected jet fuel seized by authorities last month.
Famed opera 'La bohème' brought to Hanoi
For the first time, artists from the Opera Australia company will perform "La bohème," one of opera’s most popular stories, at the Hanoi Opera House on April 10.
Saigon's largest art center opens in District 2
A huge contemporary art center with several spaces for art exhibitions and visual performances officially opened in the city’s District 2 recently.
Vietnam Airlines' rebranded offshoot set for first flight this summer
A new joint-venture between national carrier Vietnam Airlines and partly-private lender Techcombank is expected to acquire a license in the second quarter to provide passenger and goods transport services.
Vietnamese women caught for disposing of newborn in Korea
A Vietnamese student and her friend were arrested in the Republic of Korea on April 1 for allegedly disposing of the body of her dead newborn baby at a subway station two days earlier, local media reported.
Does HCM City need new, shiny sidewalks to attract tourists?
A major plan to pave sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City downtown with granite will be a waste of money, taking resources away from more pressing problems that the city should solve to attract tourists, experts have said.