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Hanoi family pursues mooncake mould making for decades

 A family in Hanoi has spent up to 35 years on making wooden-made mooncake moulds. 

Veterans targeted in financial scams

 Many veterans and elderly in the central region have been tricked into buying overly expensive items after being invited to free tours.

VN President's interview with Egyptian press

 President Tran Dai Quang has granted interview to Egyptian press on occasion of his State visit to Egypt from August 25-29.

Indonesian ride-hailing firm pressures Grab

 After just a short time being launched in Vietnam, Indonesian company Go-Jek’s services have attracted many drivers and passengers.

Mainland frauds damage island garlic brand

 The sale of garlic falsely marked as Ly Son garlic has damaged the brand name of the major crop of the Ly Son Island in recent years.

ICT Day to promote Vietnam-Japan IT collaboration

 Japan ICT Day 2018 themed “Vietnam – Japan IT Cooperation in the 4th Industrial Revolution” will take place in Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang from August 28-31.

HCM City: various entertainment activities scheduled for public holiday

 Entertainment and recreational establishments in Ho Chi Minh City have prepared a host of activities to serve demand during the occasion of the Nation Day (September 2), also a public holiday in Vietnam.

Airlines add more flights for National Day holiday

 Several domestic airlines have announced plans to add more flights to serve surging travel demand during the National Day holiday which falls on the weekend from September 1-3. 

South Korean investors buy more real estate in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - A partner has registered to buy 250 condotels for South Korean buyers at a high-end resort in the central province of Quang Nam, sources said. 

Ballet classes for adult: Why not?

When you picture a ballet class, you might imagine little girls in tutus or maybe professionals leaping across the stage. But a special class in Hanoi shows us dancers can come in all shapes, sizes and ages.

Hanoi’s signature ice creams impress diners

 Ice-cream came to Vietnam many years ago and has become a favourite. Let’s join us for a tour to Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, a place renowned for serving top ice cream among both locals and visitors.

Mekong Delta net village busies in flooding season

This year’s flooding season is forecast to arrive earlier in the Mekong Delta. During these days, the Thom Rom net weaving trade village in Can Tho city is busy with trading households working night and day to serve fishing demand.

Second refresher course opens for Party Central Committee members

 The second refresher course for members of the Party Central Committee, 12th tenure, was opened in Hanoi on August 27 in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

A look back at John McCain’s activities

Senator John McCain, who helped lay the foundation for a cooperative Vietnam-US relationship, passed away on August 25 (US time) at the age of 81.

President’s visit aims to boost ties with Egypt

President Quang is on a State visit to Egypt from August 25-29 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Gov’t aims to boost public service payment through banks

 The Government will continue to fine-tune legal regulations to popularise the payment of public services through banks, deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

French conductor Brendel to lead concert at HCM City Opera House

 Claude Brendel, director of the Conservatory of Rouen in France, will lead the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) in a concert at the Opera House on Wednesday.

ASIAD 2018: Pencak silat earns bronze for Vietnam

 Vietnam got one bronze medal in pencak silat on August 26, the sixth day into the ongoing 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018) in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

New book on late President Ho Chi Minh debuts in Canada

A new book on President Ho Chi Minh by Dr. Nguyen Dai Trang, co-Chairwoman of the Canada  – Vietnam Society and member of the Canada – Vietnam Trade Council, has debuted at Toronto University. 

Old disk depicting Kieu’s Tale found in Nghe An

 A monument management centre in the central province of Ha Tinh has announced the discovery of an old pottery disk that depicts the Kieu sisters, the characters in the famed Tale of Kieu poem epic.