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Bai Tu Long Bay: A national treasure
Located in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Bai Tu Long National Park comprises 40 islands, either earth or limestone, scattering across three communes, Ha Long, Van Yen and Minh Chau of Van Don district.
Vietnam among world’s top 3 in export growth
Vietnam, together with India and China, is expected to record the strongest export growth at a double-digit level annually throughout the period 2013-2020, according to the latest HSBC Global Connections report.
First green hydropower plant operational
The Chiem Hoa green hydropower plant in Tuyen Quang province, the first of its kind in Vietnam, went operational on March 4.
Portuguese Communist Party chief visits Vietnam
Politburo member and standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC)’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh has expressed his desire to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the Parties, countries and peoples of Vietnam and Portugal.
Vietnam–Cambodia Friendship Year reviewed
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant agencies to further promote all-around cooperation with Cambodia, contributing to bolstering Vietnam–Cambodia ties.
Kovalevskaya 2012 award presented
The annual Kovalevskaya awards 2012 honouring outstanding female scientists were presented at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 4.
Guggenheim hosts special Asian art show
Vietnamese artists Truong Tan, Tran Luong and Tuan Andrew Nguyen, as well as members of Propeller Group, are taking part in a major contemporary art exhibition of 22 well-known artists from South Asia and Southeast Asia in New York City.
Geological heritage tourism in Vietnam
The sustainable exploitation of natural resources, mineral resources in particular, has always been a hot issue and priority for developing countries. Among the potential solutions to this issue is the harmonisation of exploitation and conservation of the national natural and geological heritage to promote tourism.
Vice President launches blood donation festival
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan launched the 2013 Red Spring Festival in Hanoi on March 3, an annual event promoting blood donation to help patients in need.
Fireboat handed over to HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City’s Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department on March 2 put into use a locally-built fireboat.