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Vietnam organises cashew-themed ‘rendezvous'
The Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) will organise an international conference on the development of the cashew industry in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province from May 15 to 17.
Atlassian, Pyramid expand market in Vietnam
A leading provider of collaboration software, Atlassian, and creative digital and software development company Pyramid Consulting will expand their joint software development centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Anh wins silver in no-gold contest
Vietnamese piano student Nguyen Duc Anh, studying in Germany, has taken the silver medal at the Alkan-Zimmerman International Piano Competition in Greece, which took place between May 6-9.
Thua Thien-Hue to call for foreign investment
The central province has called for foreign investment for four projects with a total capitalisation of US$1.2 trillion, a source from the province reported.
Jewellery, watch fair opens in HCM City
Local and foreign companies are showcasing a wide range of diamonds, gemstones, watches, and the latest jewellery-making equipment at the 11th international jewellery and watch exhibition opened in HCM City on May 8.
Vietnam to face cement shortage
The domestic market will probably face a cement shortage in the next 2–3 years if suitable measures are not taken early, industry insiders revealed.
Liem ups on FIDE rankings
International Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has jumped a spot to 36th on the International Chess Federation's world rankings in May.
Paintings illustrate life in full colour
Thirty artists from the Netherlands and 10 from Vietnam are showcasing 70 works at the exhibition Meeting Point – Dutch Coloured Art, at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.
Vietnam preps for Buddhist festival
Vietnam is preparing to celebrate the United Nations Day of Vesak 2014 (the day of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death) at Bai Dinh Temple in the northern province of Ninh Binh from May 7-11.
Nation lags behind peers in entrepreneurial zeal
Awareness of business opportunities among citizens in Vietnam is lower than in other countries with the same level of development, a new report reveals.