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Models attend launch of Miss Vietnam Pageant
Miss Vietnam 2012 was launched by Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper at a ceremony in the capital that included beauties from 18-27 years old on May 16 in Hanoi. Central Da Nang City will host the pageant final from August 12-25 gathering the best-looking women from around the country. So far,…
UK a capella group set to sing in cities
The British a capella group Black Voices, who built up their reputation for delivering stunning performances through soulful and inspirational harmonic blends, will have their Vietnam debut performance in HCM City on Sunday. Since 1987, Black Voices has forged its own dynamic way of distilling and re-presenting music from a…
UNESCO recognises Buddhist woodblocks
A collection of woodblocks printed with Buddhist Sutras was officially listed as world heritage by UNESCO on May 16. The collection of valuable woodblocks was made in the early 14th century by monks at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in the northern province of Bac Giang. The blocks tell a history…
Disabled people set to get disaster training
People with disabilities will be trained to actively contribute to natural disaster prevention in 46 villages of central Quang Nam Province under a project conducted by German NGO Malteser International. The project also focuses on the implementation of direct evacuation and emergency response measures. The two-year project includes financial support…
Bio-fuel usage to be compulsory
Car and motorbike drivers in big cities should start buying petrol mixed with bio-fuel E5 by the end of next year, said the Ministry of Industry and trade. The cities included in the pilot programme were Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Quang Ngai and Ba Ria-Vung…
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals builds third plant in VN
The global healthcare group Sanofi is planning to build its third pharmaceutical plant in Vietnam, which is the group’s second most important market in Asia. The President of Sanofi’s Global Operations, Hanspeter Spek, stated this during his recent visit to Vietnam. Sanofi’s third plant is likely to be built in…
Senior officials on East-West economic corridor convene in Quang Tri
Senior Vietnamese, Lao and Thai officials convened at a meeting in the central province of Quang Tri on May 17 ahead of the forthcoming Deputy Foreign Ministerial Conference on East-West Economic Corridor. Participants discussed issues related to the East-West Economic Corridor, and reached consensus on a joint declaration. They also…
Ex-Soviet diplomat reminisces about Uncle Ho
Uncle Ho was not only a preeminent politician but also a man of great virtue, says retired diplomat E. P. Glazunov, who had previously been stationed in the former Soviet Union’s embassy in Vietnam. Glazunov reminisced about President Ho Chi Minh when he visited the Ho Chi Minh Museum during…
Vietnam strives to boost exports to EU
Measures to further boost Vietnam’s exports, especially wooden and aquatic products, to the European market were the main focus of a seminar that was held in Quy Nhon city, the central city of Binh Dinh, on May 17. The event was coorganised by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Da…
International cycling race kicks off in Hanoi
This year’s North Vietnam International Cycling Tournament has drawn the participation of 45 racers from nine teams, including two teams from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Thailand, the organising board said in Hanoi on May 17. The cyclists will compete in six stages over 900 kilometres, through seven cities…
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PM approves Viet Nam Rubber Group's business plan
PM approves Viet Nam Rubber Group's business plan HCM CITY —The Prime Minister has approved the Viet Nam Rubber Group's 2011-2015 business plan, which calls for an annual increase in…
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Quang Tri to host mid-year consultative meeting
The Consultative Group (CG) for Vietnam will hold its mid-year meeting in Dong Ha city, the central province of Quang Tri on June 4-5. The World Bank Vietnam announced on…
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Trafficking documentary focuses on victims
Trafficking documentary focuses on victims Trafficking attack: Rock band Simple Plan will perform at a free MTV EXIT concert, along with pop star My Tam, to raise awareness about…
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Sanofi Pharmaceuticals builds third plant in VN
The global healthcare group Sanofi is planning to build its third pharmaceutical plant in Vietnam, which is the group’s second most important market in Asia. The President of Sanofi’s Global…
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ADB warns against constant rate cuts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday raised its voice against the rapid interest rate cuts of Vietnam as the central bank has decided to slash the deposit rate cap…
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Forest lands stir controversy
Forest lands stir controversy HA NOI — Land disputes between State forest enterprises and local people have turned sour in many localities nationwide, said director of the Consultancy on Development…
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Credit Institutions in Vietnam Now Offering Foreign Currency Loans
May 14 – In a recent interview, Vice Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management Nguyen Dinh Cung said that the role of the State has to conform to…
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Disabled people set to get disaster training
People with disabilities will be trained to actively contribute to natural disaster prevention in 46 villages of central Quang Nam Province under a project conducted by German NGO Malteser International.…
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Models attend launch of Miss Vietnam Pageant
Miss Vietnam 2012 was launched by Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper at a ceremony in the capital that included beauties from 18-27 years old on May 16 in Hanoi. Central Da…
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April 12: UPCoM-Index Bucks Trend to Close Down
The UPCoM-Index, the measure of 130 unlisted public companies bucked trend of the official bourses to close down today. Liquidity tumbled. The index lost 0.18 point or 0.51 percent to…
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Lac Hong Robocon team head to Hong Kong
After clinching victory in the final match of Vietnam ’s Robocon contest on May 13, the LH-CACTUS 2 team from Lac Hong University will represent the country at the Asian…
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Eco-tourism has spinoff for ethnic villagers
Eco-tourism has spinoff for ethnic villagers Welcome mat: Local residents greet guests at a Long House. Forest tour: A local guide introduces a tree's medical benefits. — VNS Photos…
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