Melrose Pyrotechnics of the US with a spectacular display overwhelmed four other teams to rank first at the 2013 Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFC 2013) that closed on April 30. Firework display of the US… [Read more]
Hanoi shines on Liberation Day
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The atmosphere of the 38th South Vietnam Liberation-national Reunification Day on April 30 and International Labour Day on May 1 enveloped the capital. While many people left Hanoi for holiday trips, other tourists choose to come here … [Read more]
More tourists visit Uncle Ho’s home town
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PANO – More than 900 registered delegations, including over 20,000 tourists, visited Uncle Ho’s home town in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An Province, during this year’s liberation of the South and national reunification day on April 30 and May Day. … [Read more]
Street named after Vo Chi Cong inaugurated
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PANO – The People’s Committee of Danang city and World Bank (WB) in Vietnam inaugurated a street named after the former President of the State Council Vo Chi Cong, and two bridges sponsored by WB, in Danang on April 30th. … [Read more]
New bridge in National Road 50 inaugurated
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Cho Gao bridge, located in National Road 50 in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, was inaugurated on May 1 in the presence of Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang. (photo: NLDO) … [Read more]
ASEAN, Japan boost ICT cooperation
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ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh and Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Shindo Yoshitaka have discussed cooperation in information and communications technology (ICT) and disaster management. ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh … [Read more]
Horn kermis in Si Lo Lau
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PANO – Looking at the map of Vietnam, you can see Si Lo Lau commune at the northern tip of Lai Chau province. Si Lo Lau commune in Phong Tho district is home to the Red Dao, Ha Nhi and Mong ethnic minority peoples. The Si Lo Lau… [Read more]
Cua Lo Tourism Festival starts
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PANO – The 2013 Cua Lo Tourism Festival was opened in the evening of April 30th by the People’s Committee of Cua Lo town. With an interesting art program and fireworks, the opening ceremony attracted scores of tourists…. [Read more]
Film on President Ho Chi Minh to be screened in Laos
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PANO – A film on President Ho Chi Minh is scheduled to be released in the neighbouring country of Laos. According to a decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Culture Centre in Laos… [Read more]
The Painter of Truong Son Battlefield
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PANO – Possessing more than 400 sketches of Truong Son Range and battlefields, and 14 exhibitions across the country, painter Nguyen Duc Du has been tenderly called “the painter of Truong Son”. Showcasing paintings in forests … [Read more]
Aid to fishermen in misfortune
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Five fishermen from central coastal Quang Ngai province, whose ships were damaged while they were fishing at sea, have received 805 million VND in aid to buy new ships, Ngo Thi Kim Ngoc, Chairwoman of the province’s Labour Federation said on May 1. … [Read more]
Canada prioritises ASEAN in foreign policy
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a priority in Canada’s foreign policy, affirmed Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN Donald Bobiash in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 30. Speaking at a ceremony to present his letter of credentials… [Read more]
ASEAN considers Timor Leste’s bid for membership
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has set up a group to examine affairs related to Timor Leste’s application to become a member of the organisation, said the ASEAN Chief. At a press conference on results of the… [Read more]
Art performance greets national holidays in HCM City
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A special art performance was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30) and the 127th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1). … [Read more]
Vietnam becomes ideal venue for Russian tourists
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(VOV) -An increasing number of Russian visitors are selecting Vietnam’s famous tourist attractions in the central region as ideal destinations for this year’s holiday season. Many tourists heading for Da Nang Vietnam attracts British tourists … [Read more]
Tourism festivals kick off in Do Son, Cua Lo
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(VOV) – “Do Son-The Call of the Sea” festival was launched in Haiphong city on April 30 as part of the National Tourism Year 2013 in the Red River Delta. Vietnam attends int’l tourism training conference Ha Long hosts trade,… [Read more]
ASEAN mulls Timor Leste bid for membership
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VGP – ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said on Monday that ASEAN has established a working group to examine Timor Leste’s application to become a member of the Association. Minh said that one of the main… [Read more]
VN ready to launch first remote sensing satellite
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VGP – The first remote sensing satellite, VNRED Sat-1, of Viet Nam will be launched by the Arianespace at the Guiana Space Center, French Guiana on May 3 (local time). The VEGA rocket carrying Viet Nam’s… [Read more]
Whirlwinds ravage northern mountain provinces
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(VOV) – Heavy rains accompanied by whirlwinds on April 30 caused huge property losses to northern mountain provinces. Whirlwinds kill six and injure 111 in the south Whirlwinds wreak havoc in the north … [Read more]
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