In photos: Migrant workers’ faraway homebound dream
In-Depth 15:23 28/12/2014A large number of poor migrant workers in Ho Chi Minh City have got no plans to return to their hometown for get-togethers during Tet (traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year,) which is less than two months away.
Hanoi to organize Tet pyrotechnic shows in 30 locations
Travel 12:27 23/12/2014Hanoi authorities have approved a plan to organize fireworks shows at 30 different locations on the Eve of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday
'Blood moon' awes sky watchers in Americas and Asia
World 20:00 08/10/2014During the total lunar eclipse, light beams into Earth's shadow, filling it with a coppery glow that gives it a red hue.
Asia rings in Year of the Horse with fireworks, festivities
World 15:00 31/01/2014In China, the horse is traditionally associated with loyalty and energy, and is considered the second-most popular animal sign of the zodiac, after the dragon.
Imported beer pricy, losing edge over local beer
Economy 16:00 20/12/2013In the face of economic slowdown, the price of imported beer from Belgium, Germany, Holland, England, and France, 3 – 4 times higher than local beer, is losing market shares as customers tend to buy cheaper products.
