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Discovering magnificent sunrise of Chuon lagoon

Chuon lagoon, part of the Tam Giang brackish water lagoon system in Thua Thien Hue, has proved an attractive destination for visitors thanks to its picturesque scenery in addition to the unique life of local fishermen.

Yellow evening gown worn by H’Hen Nie wins Miss Universe award

An evening gown worn by H’Hen Nie during the Miss Universe 2018 semi-finals has topped a list of the Top 10 yellow evening gowns worn during the pageant’s 10 years, as announced by website Missosology.

Lychee harvest season begins in Vietnam

With an area of about 28,500 hectares of lychee, the northern province of Bac Giang is expected to harvest 150,000 tonnes of fruit in the 2019 crop.

 

Deputy Prime Minister asks for investigation on red-claw crayfish

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has asked concerned ministries to check and clarify press reports and information about invasive red-claw crayfish.

 

Vietnam’s software firms shift from outsourcing to R&D

Vietnam’s software firms are no longer satisfied with outsourcing for foreign partners. They have shifted to conduct research and develop products of their own.

Vietnam young volunteer campaigns get going for summer

Young volunteers across Vietnam are planning to fix and build about 4,300km of roads, carry out coastal clean-ups at 400 locations and plant at least 2.5 million trees during this summer from June to August.

 

Bicycle sharing programme launched in Hoi An

Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam on June 3 launched a pilot bicycle sharing programme in cooperation with the German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and Health Bridge Canada.

 

Trade war likely to dampen VN markets this week

Rising fears about the US-China trade war are forecast to continue to drag down market sentiment and dampen investor confidence.

 

Vietnam records its first major trade deficit of 2019

Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$1.3 billion in May, resulting in a total deficit of $548 million for the first five months of the year, according to General Statistics Office (GSO)s monthly report.

 

I scream for ice cream!

Feeling a little hot under the collar as summer arrives? Don't worry, here's the tastiest way to cool down! Have you tried an ice cream at one of Hanoi's oldest ice cream parlours?

First Vietnamese martial arts world cup held in France

The Vietnamese martial arts world cup is being held for the first time in Marseille city of France from May 31 to June 2.

 

Lack of playgrounds for children during summer

The prevailing issue of a shortage of playgrounds for children to play in over summer continues to affect children’s psychology and mobility.

Vietnamese students in Belgium carry out diverse activities towards homeland

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vu Anh Quang has lauded diverse activities of the Association of Vietnamese Students in the European country over the past time.

 

Ha Long Bay one of world's most photographed cruise destinations

British magazine Woman and Home labeled Ha Long Bay one of the most mentioned global cruise destinations on Instagram.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2019 wraps up

The Shangri-La Dialogue 2019 wrapped up in Singapore on June 2 with three plenary dialogue sessions focusing on the topics of China and international security cooperation.

Relic site preservation needs capable staff

Being home to two world cultural heritage sites and hundreds of historical relic sites, the central province of Quang Nam has paid heed to training skilled workers for the restoration and preservation of the relics’ values. 

Travel firms offer promotions for summer tours

Travel firms have launched a variety of tours as the busy summer travel season begins.

Thien Ha – new tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Tourism has become a spearhead economic industry in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which boasts many alluring destinations, now including Thien Ha cave. The hidden cave has recently been discover

China now ranks first among foreign investors in Vietnam

Of seven large projects registered in the first five months of 2019, five belonged to Chinese investors.

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