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Cuban National Day marked in HCM City
Despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Cuba always support each other in their national defence and construction over the last 55 years, said a senior official of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisation (VUFO).
Vietnamese, Chinese FMs exchange New Year greetings
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Pham Binh Minh and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 30 held phone talks to exchange New Year greetings and views on bilateral ties.
Vietnam condemns Volgograd terror blasts
Vietnam strongly condemns the terror bombings in Russia’s Volgograd city on December 29 and 30 that left many dead and injured.
Supply chain key to textiles growth
Vietnam can significantly increase export of garment and textiles if it joins bilateral free trade agreements and multilateral ones like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but only if it can set up a robust supply chain.
Construction of tunnel on National Highway begins
Construction of a tunnel through the Ca Pass on National Highway 1A between Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa provinces in the central Vietnam started on December 28.
Dak Nong province supports ethnic minority groups
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong will invest VND500 billion (US$23.5 million) in a project to improve the capacity of local ethnic minorities on sustainable economic development in 2013-2016.
Law gives foreigners right to buy houses in Vietnam
A revised version of the Housing Law will soon allow foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to buy houses in Vietnam.
Exhibition highlights French architectural imprints
Over 500 photos, mainly black-and-white, depicting the French architectural imprints on Hai Phong urban development are put on display in the northern port city, as part of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam – France diplomatic ties.
Ethnic affairs strategy launched
The implementation of a strategy on ethnic affairs until 2020 was launched at a national conference in Hanoi on December 28, during which, ministries, agencies and localities across the country were assigned with key tasks to realise the set goals.
Japanese festival in Hanoi welcomes New Year
A Japanese cultural festival to celebrate the New Year “Ake Ome! 2014” took place at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre in Hanoi on December 29.