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Vietnam retail sales rise 22 pct in Jan
Vietnam’s retail sales rose 22 percent in January from a year ago, the government said in a report Wednesday, though the 17.27 percent inflation meant the Tet market was less robust than in past years. Sales topped VND191 trillion (US$9.2 billion) during the month, up 3.2 percent over December. There…
Vietnamese photographer's show to depict images of France
Vietnamese photographer Le Nguyen Duy Phuong will present a solo exhibition of his works called “One Corner of France” in Hanoi through February. It will feature works Phuong had exhibited at two previous exhibitions in France from 2008 to 2010: one, a collection of portraits, and the other, “My Experience…
President Ho memorial complex for Laos
A memorial complex to President Ho Chi Minh will be built in Xieng Vang village, Nong Bok district, in the Khammouan province of Laos. An agreement to this effect was signed in Vientiane on Jan. 27 by Director of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Museum Chu Duc Tinh and Souvandi Sisavath,…
Festival marks Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory
Tens of thousands of people from all regions of the country have flocked to the Quang Trung Museum in Phu Phong town, Tay Son district, central Binh Dinh province to join a festival marking the 223 rd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory. The festival opened with an incense…
Germany helps disabled integrate into community
A functional rehabilitation programme funded by the German organisation, Caritas has helped disabled people in central Quang Tri province integrate into the community. The 12 billion VND (570,000 USD) programme has provided functional rehabilitation for 540 disabled people in 20 wards and communes in Dong Ha city and Gio Linh…
Vietnamese crewmen come home from New Zealand
Sixteen Vietnamese crewmen, who escaped from the blazing fishing vessel Jeong Woo 2 of the Republic of Korea south of New Zealand on Jan. 1, arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the afternoon of Jan. 27. They flew from Christchurch , New Zealand and are in good…
Over 27,000 passengers transit Hanoi during Tet
The Noi Bai International Airport said more than 27,000 passengers entered and left Hanoi on 299 flights via the airport in the first three days of the New Year. The passengers were mostly foreign tourists and overseas Vietnamese who entered Hanoi to visit their homeland and people who left the…
VN targets 90,000 guest workers in 2012
The Overseas Labour Management Department has set a target of sending 90,000 workers abroad this year. According to the department, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, in 2011, more than 88,000 Vietnamese workers were sent to work in nearly 40 countries and territories, mostly…
Spanish enterprises interested in VN market
A group of Spanish businessmen will attend the Spain-Vietnam Business Forum to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from April 16-17. According to the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, the Spanish businesses are involved in agriculture, garments, electronics, renewable energy and infrastructure. The Madrid Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Vietnam…
Hue relics see numerous visitors during Tet
Despite drizzle and cold weather, 31,000 visitors, including 7,200 foreigners, visited relics in the former imperial city of Hue during the first three days of the Lunar New Year (Jan. 23-25). Visiting Hue on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Christina Volkmann from the US and Graham Brigge…
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WWF, Vietnam ink deal over tra fish development
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Vietnamese aquaculture officials Friday signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term cooperation to help Vietnam achieve the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification…
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Vietnam retail sales rise 22 pct in Jan
Vietnam’s retail sales rose 22 percent in January from a year ago, the government said in a report Wednesday, though the 17.27 percent inflation meant the Tet market was less…
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Vietnamese photographer's show to depict images of France
Vietnamese photographer Le Nguyen Duy Phuong will present a solo exhibition of his works called “One Corner of France” in Hanoi through February. It will feature works Phuong had exhibited…
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Festival marks Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory
Tens of thousands of people from all regions of the country have flocked to the Quang Trung Museum in Phu Phong town, Tay Son district, central Binh Dinh province to…
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January 20: Vietnam c.bank keeps the US dollar exchange at 20,828 dong
Vietnam's central bank (SBV) on Friday still kept the exchange rate at 20,828 dong/US dollar after it raised the reference rate to all times of high on December 24, 2011.…
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President Ho memorial complex for Laos
A memorial complex to President Ho Chi Minh will be built in Xieng Vang village, Nong Bok district, in the Khammouan province of Laos. An agreement to this effect was…
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Ministry further restricts luxury imports
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will further restrict the import of luxury goods this year in a move to keep the trade deficit at roughly 13 billion USD. Products…
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Icy trip for tourists as HK cable car stalls
Hong Kong suspended its popular cable car on Thursday after a malfunction left hundreds of tourists dangling in icy weather during the Chinese New Year holiday. Around 800 passengers were…
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A voyage to relaxation
A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Huong (Perfume) River, exploring life beside its banks amidst the romance of the ancient royal…
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Vietnam's Stocks: DIC Investment, Chuong Duong Corp., Kim Long
Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Vietnam trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the close in HCM City. The VN Index (VNINDEX),…
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Six million new viruses attack computers
Computer viruses are on the rise in Vietnam, according to the country's leading internet security firm BKAV. The firm noted about 64.2 million virus attacks on computers last year, a…
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National Tourism Year - Hue 2012 kicks off
Central Thua Thien – Hue province has been selected to host the National Tourism Year – Northern Central Coastal Area 2012. It will host a series of activities throughout the…
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