"Serial liar" added to McCain's resume

More and more the spotlight is not falling favorably on John McCain and his campaign."The grit and commitment of John McCain's near martyrdom as a POW in Hanoi 40 years ago were admirable, as have been his occasional...

U.S. diplomat revisits a fast-changing Vietnam

 United States Deputy Secretary of State and former Director of National Intelligence, John Negroponte, visited Vietnam to increase bilateral relations. "He was impressed by the pace of economic change in...

Ex-POWs say McCain experience clear

In a further repudiation of the "Songbird" smear of John McCain, in which he is accused of collaborating with the communist Viet Cong while their prisoner, there are 24 ex-POWs who are at the Republican Convention to support their brother."There are 24 of them here, the men...

Women's Wushu Result Beijing 2008

Maria del Carmen de La Fuente from La Paz Mexico could have brought another medal but she came up on 5th, which is good considering she was ranked among the best 8 in international championships. Thanks to...

Vietnam floods 'leave 100 dead'

Flash floods in Vietnam have killed 100 people, and forecasters fear additional casualties as more rain is predicted for Monday. The floods have occured in the country's northern mountain procinves. More than two dozen people are still missing."Flooding and landslides in...

82 dead in Vietnam floods

Reports from sources state that Tropical Storm Kammuri released heavy rains that caused floods and landslides in Vietnam. Reports are currently stating that around 82 people died in the flooding and...

10,000 budget air tickets offered by Jetstar Pacific

10,000 tickets for domestic flights will be offered at VND 15,000 each from 11.00 am of May 28 to mark the participation of the first Vietnamese budget Airline Jetstar Pacific, in the global trademark of...

Ancient village offers new tourism products - Duong Lam Ancient Village

Various new and typical tourism products have been restored to offer to tourists to Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay City, Ha tay Province, the relic management board has announced."Duong Lam Ancient Village, 60...

Vietnam Airlines to manage transport for Miss World 2010

Vietnam airlines will be the official sponsoring airline for the 60th Miss World contest, which will take place in Vietnam in 2010."The local carrier announced that under a freshly-signed Memorandum of Understanding...

Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Resort voted for best service quality

The “hotel with best service quality and most credited travel business 2007” title, selected by tourists, defined the owners after one month and a half voting from April 15 to July 1, 2007. "The “hotel with...

Lula da Silva hails Vietnam victory over US in 1973

According to regional network Telesur, President Lula da Silva hailed the victory of Vietnam over the American mighty army in 1973. President da Silva paid his first visit to Hanoi to increase bilateral relations with Vietnam. Brazil backed Vietnam entry into WTO in 2007...

Code red for wildlife

The number of endangered wildlife species in Vietnam has increased in recent years, according to the latest edition of the Vietnam Red Data Book."The country’s biodiversity status has changed a lot because of its...

Vietnam snaps five golds at photo contest

Vietnamese photographers have won five gold medals at the Trierenberg Super Circuit photo contest held by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)."The Trierenberg Super Curcuit 2008 in Austria...

Hue Royal Pavilion to Be Restored

Thua Thien-Hue Province has approved a project to restore the Tu Phuong Vo Su (“peace in all directions”) Pavilion in the Royal Citadel in Hue "The Hue Relics Preservation Center will supervise the work with a...

Miss World 2010 to be held in Vietnam?

The ten-day survey and charity visit to Vietnam by Miss World 2007 Zhang Zi Lin and Miss World Organisation Chairwoman Julia Morley is said to be the first bricks to build the foundation for Miss World 2010 pageant...

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