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New cultural heritages added to national treasure
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the recognition of an additional eight pieces of national intangible cultural heritage, bringing the total number to 48.
Cancer remains big challenge to health sector
Cancer remains a big challenge to Vietnam’s health sector although a national target programme on cancer prevention and control has been underway for the past several years.
BIDV receives Asia Risk award
The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam ( BIDV) has recently been hounoured with the House of the Year award presented by the Hong Kong-based Asia Risk Magazine.
Russian film week to be held in Hanoi
Russian culture-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films from November 7-12, according to the Russian Embassy in Vietnam.
Vietnam second at world taekwondo champs
Vietnam ranked second after the Republic of Korea at the just-ended eighth World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Bali, Indonesia, with three gold, three silver and five bronze medals.
Wheelchairs given to Thai Nguyen disabled people
The Lawrence S. Ting Community Support Fund of Taiwan (China) presented 140 wheelchairs and 50 tricycles to people with disabilities in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on November 5.
Businesses suggest tax, customs overhaul
Over 500 southern firms on November 5 recommended solutions for removing red tape in administrative procedures, taxation and customs.
Belgium supports water source management in Ninh Thuan
The Belgian Government has committed EUR8 million to a EUR9.5 million project on water source management and urban development in the south central province of Ninh Thuan.
Two abducted ethnic women rescued in border area
Border guards in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on November 5 successfully rescued a Mong ethnic woman who was abducted in China last month.
Experts discuss mercury emission control
Experts gathered in Hanoi on November 5 to share information on curbing environmental pollution caused by mercury emissions and realising the United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury.