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Postage stamp launched to mark UN Day of Vesak 2019

A postage stamp was launched by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on May 11 to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak 2019.

 

School violence on the rise, Ministry seeks solutions

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has decided that headmasters of schools must be responsible for any school violence cases taking place in their schools.

VN real estate market likely to stay stagnant this year

The Vietnamese real estate market will likely remain stagnant this year, unlike in 2017 when price increases were rampant in popular spots around the country.

HCMC sees no new production project, capital flow into real estate

HCMC Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong has expressed concern about industrial production slowdown in the first four months of 2019 when there was no new production and processing project being established and capital poured into real estate.

K-pop idol Rain set for Vietnam performance

Popular Korean pop star and actor Rain will return to Vietnam for the fourth time to perform at the We friend concert 2019, which is scheduled to take place at the Military Zone 7 stadium in Ho Chi Minh city on June 1.

 

UN Day of Vesak: Motorcade parade

A motorcade parade from Phu Ly city to Tam Chuc Pagoda, Ha Nam province, took place on May 11 as part of the UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebrations.

 

Exhibition inspired by Long Bien Bridge

Inspired by the renowned Long Bien Bridge, artist Dang Viet has recently opened his private exhibition titled “The Bridge” in Hanoi.

 

Tam Chuc Pagoda ready for opening ceremony of Vesak 2019

All preparations are ready for the opening ceremony of the UN Day of Vesak celebrations at the Tam Chuc Buddhism Culture Centre in the northern province of Ha Nam.

 

Vesak Day celebration opens in Vietnam

The UN Day of Vesak 2019 Celebration, themed “Buddhist approach to global leadership and shared responsibilities for sustainable cities,” opened on May 12 at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province.

 

Discovering A1 Hill in Dien Bien province

The A1 Hill in Dien Bien, is the site of the famous victory against the French colonists in the battle of Dien Bien Phu and is one of the most popular historical sites, attracting both local people and tourists.

Vietnam urges Denmark, Bulgaria to support EVFTA ratification

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh urged Denmark and Bulgaria to soon ratify and sign the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) for the benefits of all parties involved.

HCMC accounts for 66 percent of corruption asset seizure in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City has so far seized VND10,408 billion (US$445.94 million) of corruption assets, accounting for 66 percent of the country’s seizure value of VND15,727 billion ($673.84 million).

 

Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge in Hue

Located in the peaceful setting of Thanh Thuy Chanh village, Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge is one of the oldest bridges with the most beautiful architecture in Vietnam.

BUSINESS NEWS 12/5

Ca Mau eyes growth with special focus on shrimp production

Foreign livestock companies see potential in Vietnamv

While Vietnamese livestock companies complain they are meeting difficulties, foreign companies are eager to invest in Vietnam.

First 5G call in Vietnam successfully tested

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group today, May 10, successfully piloted the first call using fifth-generation (5G) technology in Vietnam, the local media reported.

 

Propaganda poster exhibition honours President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

A propaganda poster exhibition, highlighting Ho Chi Minh’s life and career, officially opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on May 10.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on May 13-19

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Dispute over Miss Earth tourism

The southern province of Ben Tre and a Hanoi-headquartered company are in dispute over their co-operation contracts with Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh.

 

Exhibition features Nha Trang swiftlet breeding

An exhibition on the swiftlet-breeding sector is being held in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang City, displaying more than 60 works.