us urges closer security ties with russia for olympics

US urges closer security ties with Russia for Olympics

The United States Monday called for closer security cooperation with Russia ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics after two deadly bombings in the city of Volgograd, and warned Americans to stay vigilant.
suicide bomber kills 16 at russia train station

Suicide bomber kills 16 at Russia train station

A female suicide bomber killed 16 people Sunday in a strike on the main train station of the southern Russian city of Volgograd that heightened security fears just six weeks before the Sochi Olympic Games.
co thach 100 year old pagoda by the sea

Co Thach - 100-year-old pagoda by the sea

The south-central coast province of Binh Thuan is known for its stunning beaches. However, the location is also a popular destination for pilgrimages to Co Thach, a unique pagoda located on a rock cliff overlooking the immense sea below.
imported beer pricy losing edge over local beer

Imported beer pricy, losing edge over local beer

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 in the face of economic slowdown.
plenty of opportunity for belgium businesses in vietnam

Plenty of opportunity for Belgium businesses in Vietnam

Twenty eight cooperative projects between Wallonie-Bruxelles and Vietnam will be implemented in 2013-2015 with total investment capitalisation of $4.5 million.
japanese teen set to make history at sochi olympics

Japanese teen set to make history at Sochi Olympics

She's only 17 and barely five feet tall, but schoolgirl ski jumper Sara Takanashi is already eyeing her second world title and could be set to make history at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
hazard dazzles as chelsea win thriller at sunderland

Hazard dazzles as Chelsea win thriller at Sunderland

Eden Hazard kept Chelsea hot on the heels of Premier League leaders Arsenal as the Belgian's dazzling display inspired a thrilling 4-3 victory at Sunderland on Wednesday.
belgian businesses interested in vietnamese students

Belgian businesses interested in Vietnamese students

The Belgium-Vietnam Alliance (BVA) on November 28 held an exchange between Belgian businesses from the East Flanders and Vietnamese students studying in Gent city to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
lg launches its sexy oled tv in vietnam

LG launches its ‘sexy’ OLED TV in Vietnam

LG Electronics Vietnam yesterday introduced its ultimately-designed CURVED OLED TV to Vietnamese customers.
djokovic gives serbia lead in davis cup final

Djokovic gives Serbia lead in Davis Cup final

Novak Djokovic handed Serbia a 1-0 lead over defending champions the Czech Republic after sweeping Radek Stepanek in the opening rubber of the Davis Cup final in Belgrade on Friday.
con dao more than just historical sites

Con Dao - more than just historical sites

As the rainy season nearly comes to an end in the south of Vietnam, it gives holiday-goers many months ahead to indulge themselves with days of sunshine, breezes, pristine beaches, delicacies of the ocean and many more. Con Dao is certainly one destination for lovers of these offers of nature.
bulgarian economic and trade office opened in hcm city

Bulgarian economic and trade office opened in HCM City

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev believes the opening of a Bulgarian economic and trade office in Ho Chi Minh City will offer businesses more chances to expand their Vietnamese and the Southeast Asian operations.
votiva becomes saglobal member

Votiva becomes SAGlobal member

Votiva, the leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementation service provider in Vietnam, announced today that it has entered into a merger agreement with Systems Advisers Global, the largest specialist Dynamics AX company in the world which was established in 1990 in Brussels, Belgium and features Centres of Excellence in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
vietnam bulgaria issue joint statement

Vietnam, Bulgaria issue joint statement

Vietnam and Bulgaria have issued a joint statement during President Rosen Plevneliev’s official visit to Vietnam from October 27-31, agreeing on the development of the two countries’ ties towards a future strategic partnership.
at least 10 dead in plane crash in belgium

At least 10 dead in plane crash in Belgium

A plane carrying 10 parachutists crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Belgium on Saturday, killing all the passengers on board, the local mayor said.