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Exhibition displays butterflies made by disabled children
Hundreds of glittering butterflies made of paper affixed to a wall have caught visitors’ eyes at an art exhibition in Hanoi.
Half of expatriates working in Vietnam face ‘culture shock’
Foreign businesses in Vietnam have increasing need for expatriate workers since there is a shortage of skill locally, according to many recruitment companies.
Exhibition features 50 years of implementing President Ho Chi Minh’s testament
More than 700 materials, photos and objects are on display at an exhibition titled “50 Years of Implementing President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament at the Vietnam National Library.
Duo to perform works by South American composers
A melting pot of South America, Buenos Aires is the home for European and indigenous musical styles, from traditional, classical to popular music. A special concert dedicated to music of this cultural hub will be held at Manzi Art Space in Hanoi on September 1.
Film making contest held for traffic safety
A film making contest about traffic safety with the theme ‘Drinking Alcohol – Not Driving’ has been launched in Hanoi recently.
Vietnam has high demand for IT workforce
Demand for human resources in Vietnam’s information technology (IT) sector has reached a five-year peak with nearly 63,000 jobs to be filled in 2019, according to the second quarter report on Vietnam’s IT market conducted by TopDev, an IT recruitment network and ecosystem.
HCM City aims high in teaching foreign languages to school children
Ho Chi Minh City wants 50 percent of high school graduates attaining certifiable international standard proficiency in foreign languages by 2020, according to the city Department of Education.
Pepper sector urged to renew growth model
Experts have said Vietnam's pepper industry had better change its growth model and enhance quality to take advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs).
REE accepts Singaporean firm's bid
The Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation (REE) has accepted Platinum Victory Pte Ltd’s bid to buy 31.3 million REE shares.
Banks raise certificates of deposit rates to more than 10 percent
Banks have increased their interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), bringing them in excess of 10 percent per year with the aim of mobilising long-term capital.