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Lifters' sights set on Rio Games
Vietnamese weightlifters will compete at the World Weightlifting Championships in Houston, the US on November 20, with three places at the 2016 Rio Olympic's up for grabs.
Artist showcases traditional Korean embroidery
Korean artist Lee Jeong-hee is visiting Vietnam for the first time, to showcase her embroidered paintings at an exhibition in Hanoi.
Tech park to boost science spending
The Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park (HHTP) expects to boost science and technology projects by providing preferential treatments on property issues for potential hi-tech companies.
Banking sector must accelerate reform efforts, say experts
The banking sector has experienced dramatic changes this year but has more reform is needed, delegates heard at the Vietnam Retail Banking Forum 2015 held on November 18 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Fruit, vegetable exports on target
Fruit and vegetable exports are likely to achieve the Government's target of US$1.65 billion this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Construction steel posts record output
The construction steel sector produced a record-high output of 618,000 tonnes in October, about a 30% year-on-year increase, the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) said.
National handicraft brand unveiled
Vietnam has officially announced the national brand for the handicraft sector – Vietcraft Excellence – aiming to enhance the competitiveness.
Another bronze medal for Vietnam wushu
Vietnam won another bronze medal at the ongoing World Wushu Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nguyen Du exalted, centuries later
One of the most famous phrases in Nguyen Du's poetry was his question, "In 300 years time, who's going to cry for To Nhu (one of his pen names)?"
Concert celebrates Vietnam-US relations
American maestro David Itkin and Vietnamese violinist Vu Viet Chuong will perform at a concert celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US at the HCM City Opera House on November 19.