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Top ten sports, culture, tourism events in 2013
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in 2013 as follows:
WB's reports on Vietnam logistics, waterway transport
The World Bank (WB) released findings from its study on Vietnam’s logistics and inland waterway transport in Hanoi on January 7.
Deputy PM suggests closer ties with India
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc proposed all-around links with India in an effort to carry forward bilateral ties at his reception in Hanoi on January 7 for President of the India–ASEAN Business Promotion Council Shantanu Srivastava.
Vietnam hands over cultural centre to Laos
The Kaysone Phomvihane cultural centre, built with US$9 million from the Government of Vietnam, was handed over to Laos’ central province of Savanakhet at a ceremony on January 7.
Hanoi Catru club helps preserve traditional music
An old man passionately plays a three-string lute, while another man beats castanets and a young woman sings classical songs.
Ex-police boss on trial for helping former Vinalines chief escape
Hanoi’s People’s Court on January 7 began the trial of former Deputy Director of the northern port city of Hai Phong's Police Department, Duong Tu Trong, for helping Duong Chi Dung, ex-chairman of State-owned shipping corporation Vinalines, flee Vietnam in May 2012.
Vietnam focuses on dealing with smuggling
The Economic Committee of the National Assembly on January 7 hosted a meeting to map out measures to prevent cross-border smuggling, thus helping reduce counterfeit goods and ensure food safety in the coming time.
Cambodian victory remembered in HCM City
A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 7 to mark the 35th anniversary of the victory in the southwest border defense war and the joint victory of Vietnam and Cambodia over the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime (January 7, 1979-2014).
PM: Policies on natural resources need prioritising
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to prioritise completing its policies, especially five decrees guiding the execution of the revised Land Law and related circulars to ensure the law takes effect on July 1.
Five Vietnam restaurants among 101 best in Asia
The US-based food website Daily Meal continues its culinary tour of the world with its first-ever roster of the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia, which honours five Vietnamese restaurants.