PM orders police patrols for tourists

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered the Ministry of Public Security to set up police patrol teams in urban centres and tourism destinations around the country to protect tourists from robbers and hawkers.

Con Dao Museum inaugurated

The Con Dao Museum was inaugurated in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on Friday and will feature 2,000 images, artifacts and documents on the history of Con Dao District.

World champ to compete in Ha Noi vertical run

Reigning vertical running world champion Thomas Dold will return to Viet Nam to participate in the second edition of the Ha Noi Vertical Run at the country's tallest building, Landmark 72.

Food safety violations widespread

Violations in food safety procedures relating to the use of toxic substances in cattle and poultry farming and production are widespread, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development warned at a meeting yesterday.

Ministry: OTT isn't to blame for recent 3G price hikes

While a recent hike of 3G package costs was attributed to the rampant growth of Over-The-Top (OTT) services, the Ministry of Information and Communications has said it was in fact because 3G service fees were falling under production costs.