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Bac Ninh focuses on preserving Quan ho folk singing

“Quan ho” or love duet singinghas been well preserved and developed in its cradle, Bac Ninh province. This is attributed to the province’s efforts in conserving their traditional art genre.

SK Group announces $30 mln investment for Vietnam’s innovation centre

SK Group, the third largest conglomerate in the Republic of Korea, on June 9 announced its plan to fund 30 million USD for Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC).

 

Foreign papers regret Vietnam’s losing Kings’ Cup to Curacao

Several foreign sport newspapers have expressed their regret for Vietnam who lost the Kings’ Cup to Curacao after penalty shootouts in Thailand on June 8.

 

First Vietnam Venture Summit to be held in Hanoi

The Vietnam Venture Summit 2019, the first of its kind, will take place in Hanoi on June 10, providing a dialogue platform between the Vietnamese government and major international venture funds.

 

Festival to introduce humanity’s intangible cultural heritage

A festival promoting intangible cultural heritage of humanity in Vietnam will take place in Nha Trang city in the central province of Khanh Hoa from June 14-16.

 

Vietnam – rising star in tourism sector: Malaysian newspaper

The ASEAN Post of Malaysia has recently run an article featuring the rise of Vietnam’s tourism, in which it affirmed that Vietnam is an emerging regional star in the tourism sector.

Home-based solar power system becomes favourite in Central region

At the beginning of 2019, only some 300 households in the Central and Central Highlands Regions installed home solar energy system. 

Vietnam’s priorities after winning UNSC non-permanent seat

Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh has stressed the need to further boost the role of multilateralism in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency's reporter after Vietnam won a seat on the UNSC.

VN technology product distributors try ‘sell everything’ strategy

The Gioi So (Digiworld), the mobile phone retail chain, is seeking to distribute office equipment, while FPT Shop is trying online sale models and The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World) is focusing on its department stores.

iPhone 7 becoming dirt cheap in Vietnam

Previous-generation iPhone models have seen prices dropping dramatically over the last two months. A used iPhone 7 32 GB is selling at VND4.5 million, or approximately $200.

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Wood, a treasured symbol of love by Gie Trieng women

Wood plays an important role in Gie Trieng’s marriage customs and the Et Rok wedding ceremony of the Bahnar.

EPE model held up by uncertainties

While waiting for more specifics of the regulations relating to ­establishing export-processing enterprises in ­Vietnam, foreign investor can ­register to operate as a normal ­enterprise until more concrete ­guidance is issued.

 

Hue preserves Ruong houses, an ancient beauty

Hue’s ancient Ruong houses have contributed to the former imperial city's architectural beauty.

 

Fast food in fight to win over locals

Foreign fast food companies are lagging behind their own expansion plans in Vietnam due to the fierce competition with major rivals in the same segment and local competitors.

ICAEW forecasts Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.7 per cent in 2019

After enjoying GDP growth of 7.08 percent in 2018, the country’s 2019 growth is forecast at 6.7 per cent, which would place it as the fastest growing Southeast Asian economy, according to a report released by ICAEW Economic Update.

 

Picturesque giant sand dunes of Quy Nhon

The golden sand dunes of Phuong Mai peninsula in Quy Nhon city are the ideal place for travelers to enjoy activities such as sand sliding this summer.

Selective secondary schools lead to rampant grade fixing

Primary teachers have admitted fixing the results of pupils following parents' wishes so that the children have better secondary school opportunities.

Housing projects to see more inspections

The Ministry of Construction and localities must conduct inspections on urban areas that may have violated their approved plans and issue strict punishments if violations are found, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said.

 

Rock’n Share 2019 to hit HCM City on June 19

Following the success of three previous charity rock concerts, Psychotramps13 are set to host a fourth charity rock event titled Rock’n Share at the Hoa Lu stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19.