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Muong dance teacher embraces rhythm of life
(VOV) - Xoè dances are a unique historical custom of Vietnam’s Thai people, especially in the Northwest region. The elegant dances express a range of emotions and one man has devoted his life to preserving these cultural treasures.
Precious Buddhist statues stand test of time
(VOV) - Thich Tu Nghiem, a Buddhist monk at Pho Da Pagoda in the central city of Danang, has collected over 200 religious statues on his travels around the region.
Employees head home to families
(VOV) - Industrial park workers and migrant workers in urban areas are making their journeys home to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday with support from their employers or labour unions.
Detained boat crew to return for holiday
Thirty-three Vietnamese fishermen detained for entering Indonesia’s territorial waters illegally will be released to enable them to return home for the Tet holiday, authorities in West Kalimantan Province have said.
Ministry tries to clamp down on gender selection
Medical workers who help women to determine the sex of their child during the early stages of pregnancy will be fined VND10-20 million (US$470-950), 30 percent higher than before.
Geomagnetic to intensify this year
Scientists forecast that around 40-45 geomagnetic storms would hit Vietnam this year with more powerful intensity than in previous years.
Vietnam wins first FED Cup qualifying match
Vietnam defeated Singapore 3-0 on the first day of FED Cup qualifiers in Kazakhstan on February 4.
New policies needed to boost confidence
The National Centre of Socio-Economic Information and Forecasting is calling on the Government to devise new policies to boost business confidence.
Four Vietnamese enter Asian tennis tourney
Four Vietnamese teenagers have qualified for the International Tennis Federation’s Asian 14 & Under Development Championships-Division 1 following outstanding performances at the lower level.
Vietnam out of top business rankings
Vietnam has dropped out of the top 50 Best Countries for Business Rankings 2013 released by Bloomberg.