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Danger is everywhere even when you think you are keeping a watchful eye.

 

Pianist brings classical music closer to youth

For 15 years, lecturer and pianist Nguyen Thuy Uyen and her colleagues have held a programme of regular concerts for young audiences in HCM City in which she gives lectures on classical music and provides real-time demonstrations on the stage. 

Office of Permanent Court of Arbitration officially launched in Singapore

The Singapore Office of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) was officially launched at Maxwell Chambers Suites building on November 19, said Senior Minister of State for Law Edwin Tong.

Vietnam attends ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet in Indonesia

A delegation of 33 Vietnamese officers and soldiers from the Vietnam People’s Army are participating in the 29th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM-29) in Bandung city, West Java province of Indonesia.

Vietnam, Russia step up military technical cooperation

Senior officials of Vietnam and Russia have discussed contents and measures to further promote bilateral defence cooperation in line with the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

RoK to clarify vision for closer ties with ASEAN

The Republic of Korea (RoK) plans to adopt a monumental statement on its future relations with Southeast Asian countries during an upcoming summit in Busan, Cheong Wa Dae announced November 20.

New hope for one of world's most endangered reptiles

Baby crocodiles found living in a remote region of Nepal give hope for the future of one of the rarest and strangest reptiles on earth.

HCM City struggles to deal with floods

Short- and long-term solutions to prevent floods in HCM City haven't been effective.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 21

Rice export revenue suffers from price drop

 

'Creative city' title - a boon for Hanoi: expert

Hanoi was recently named one of 66 new members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s Network of Creative Cities.

Fifteen artists from different countries hold Hanoi exhibition

Fifteen artists from Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Germany, Myanmar, and Vietnam will showcase some of their artworks at a group exhibition at VICAS art studio in Hanoi from November 24 to December 8.

Satellite system helps forecast dengue epidemics in Vietnam

Dengue fever epidemics could be forecast up to eight months in advance by a new satellite-based, early warning system.

Coconut offers high value for farmers amid climate change

Climate change has affected crop yields in the country but coconut can adapt and offer high value to farmers, experts have said.

Teachers overcome difficulties to help disadvantaged kids

Bumpy roads cannot stop teachers in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La from fulfilling their mission of teaching pupils in remote schools.

Was Taylor Swift really banned from playing her hits?

Taylor's label can't stop her performing her own songs. The problem comes when she puts them online.

Vietnam’s bond market grows 1.9% in Jan-Sep, reaching US$55 billion

This expansion was due mainly to a 4% on-quarter growth in government bonds to US$51 billion as the central bank increased issuance of bills.

A million faulty condoms recalled in Uganda

Some of the male contraceptives supplied by charity Marie Stopes contained holes or risked bursting.

Concert marks 30th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German Embassy in Vietnam will hold a concert featuring German pianist Corinna Simon on Sunday, November 24.

Tourism helps more airlines take off in Vietnam

Vietnam's booming tourism industry has led to growth in the aviation sector, with more routes and airlines creating a new landscape for the industry.

 

Hanoi to use Red River’s water to clean To Lich River

An idea put forward 40 years ago has again been put into discussion: using water from the Red River to clean the polluted To Lich River.