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Hanoi businesses announce Tet bonuses
A survey conducted by the Hanoi Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs shows that more than 160 units and businesses in the capital will maintain Lunar New Year (Tet) bonuses for their employees despite economic difficulties.
Khmer’s folk music becomes national heritage
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on December 31 held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Cham Rieng Cha Pay, a traditional folk music practised by Khmer ethnic people, as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.
President asks Dak Nong to use strengths for growth
President Truong Tan Sang has asked the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong fully tap its potential and strengths while accelerating scientific and technological application for higher and sustainable economic development.
Risks of high inflation rate in 2014 to linger: authority
The Price Management Department under the Ministry of Finance has forecast that Vietnam is likely to face risks of high inflation due to the impact of policies to ease business difficulties in 2013.
Retail sector growth slows as consumer spending crimp
Vietnam's total retail sales and service revenues reached VND2,618 trillion (US$124.66 billion), up 12.6% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Crowds flock to ancient Hue imperial city
The golden tourism week with big discounts to attract tourists to the ancient imperial city of Hue , the central province of Thua Thien-Hue , which closed on December 30, is a big success, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
Vietnam predicted to become third largest rubber exporter
Vietnam’s rubber output may rise 1.5% to 995,000 tonnes in 2014, after climbing 14% to 980,000 tonnes in 2013, beating Malaysia to become the third largest grower, according to a recent report by the Rubber Economist Ltd.
Industrial production grows by 7.4% in 2013
Vietnam’s industrial production value in 2013 grew by 7.4% from last year’s figure thanks to the remarkable recovery of the processing and manufacturing industry.
French language teachers, students awarded
Ten teachers who have contributed to developing French language at high schools received Valofrase awards at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Education and Training and the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Hanoi on December 30.
Vietnam marks victory over genocidal regime in Cambodia
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on December 30 chaired a meeting with ministries and agencies on the preparations for a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the victory over the genocidal regime in Cambodia.