Many literary works about the American War forcus on combat and violence. But a memoir by an American peace activist, released in Vietnamese on January 22, approaches the topic from a different perspective.

Supermarkets participating in the city’s price stabilisation programme have increased their supply of essential goods to meet demand in the run-up to Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

The Japanese Government has decided to grant US$623 million to help Hanoi build a US$740 million waste water treatment plant.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on January 20 praised the excellent work of individuals and groups in contributing to the development of Vietnam’s gemstones, jewelry and handicraft industry.

A full-day Brazilian food festival Festa Do Brazil will bring culinary delights, music and dances to Ho Chi Minh City on January 19. 

Vietnam hopes to export 700,000 tonnes of fragrant rice this year and one million tonnes in the near future, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Australian ultra-marathon athlete Pat Farmer has ended his 3,000km run from the top to the bottom of Vietnam after 40 days on the road.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment will receive US$2.2 million in non-refundable aid to improve Vietnam’s capacity to monitor and report on its progress towards achieving UN-established Millennium Development Goals.

Members of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee adopted a resolution in Hanoi on January 16, clarifying the “vote of confidence” procedure for positions elected or approved by the National Assembly and local People’s Councils.

Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd on January 14 started building a factory to produce digital colour multifunction devices and small LED printers in the northern city of Haiphong.