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Spectacular enters record books
The Bong Sen Theatre of Traditional Music and Dance’s production Sen (Lotus) has entered the Vietnam Guinness Record for being “the most spectacular and inspiring Vietnamese cultural performance.”
Experts discuss ways to boost services sector
The services sector can only developed when the scope of production is expanding, said experts at a recent conference.
US anti-war activist pens memoir
Many literary works about the American War forcus on combat and violence. But a memoir by an American peace activist, released in Vietnamese on January 22, approaches the topic from a different perspective.
HCM City supermarkets ready for Tet rush
Supermarkets participating in the city’s price stabilisation programme have increased their supply of essential goods to meet demand in the run-up to Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Japan funds waste water project in Hanoi
The Japanese Government has decided to grant US$623 million to help Hanoi build a US$740 million waste water treatment plant.
Jewelry firms told to be more creative
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on January 20 praised the excellent work of individuals and groups in contributing to the development of Vietnam’s gemstones, jewelry and handicraft industry.
Brazilian food, samba dancers to be featured
A full-day Brazilian food festival Festa Do Brazil will bring culinary delights, music and dances to Ho Chi Minh City on January 19.
Fragrant rice exports to hit 700,000 tonnes
Vietnam hopes to export 700,000 tonnes of fragrant rice this year and one million tonnes in the near future, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
Aussie runs nation’s length to raise funds
Australian ultra-marathon athlete Pat Farmer has ended his 3,000km run from the top to the bottom of Vietnam after 40 days on the road.
Fund to help track development goals
The Ministry of Planning and Investment will receive US$2.2 million in non-refundable aid to improve Vietnam’s capacity to monitor and report on its progress towards achieving UN-established Millennium Development Goals.