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Khmer fest gives thanks for harvest

 The traditional Oóc Om Bóc Festival that gives thanks for the year’s harvests will be held in the Mekong River Delta province of Soc Trang this month.  

Contemporary Dance “Urban Distortions” in HCM City

Taking place within the framework of Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance Festival, an unique art performance called “Urban Distortions” will be held at the HCM City Opera House on October 14. 

HCMC efforts to create urban planning breakthroughs

Canal house removal and old apartment block rebuilding are big programs of HCMC which have contributed in changing the city’s look and improving residents’ lives. 

Economy through lens of foreigners

 Many foreign experts have an optimistic view on the socio-economic situation of Viet Nam over the past few years, especially the reforms undertaken by the Government

Surgeons bring back smiles to kids

Just like any other kid, 10-year-old boy Tran Duc Bao is beloved by his parents.  Yet, Treacher Collins syndrome left him with a deformed face from birth, taking away his confidence.

Cham ethnic celebration draws attention

 The Cham ethnic group living in the Southern province of An Giang is renowned for its rich and distinctive cultural values which need preserving. 

French envoy walks his talk on Hanoi streets

 Mon Hanoi (My Hanoi), a documentary made by former French ambassador to Vietnam Jean-Noel Poirier, presents a very different, soulful perspective of the capital city.

Top 5 hotels with unique architecture and interior in Vietnam

Hoa Binh Green Da Nang, Alas Hoi An and Crazy House Da Lat, to name a few, are some of the unforgettable destinations for visitors due to their unique architecture and dazzling interior design.

Miss Grand International contestants excited about Ao Dai

Miss Grand International beauties were excited when trying on Vietnamese traditional long dress Ao Dai designed by Ngo Nhat Huy.

Social News 8/10

 Serious dengue kid with multi-organ failure saved, HCM City run to support cancer patients, HCM City run to support cancer patients, HCM City alley suffers around-the-clock flooding

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/10

 Foreign printing and packaging equipment providers eye Vietnamese market, Foreign firms paying staff 29 pct more than local companies in Vietnam: survey, Businesses face hurdles to enter global supply chain

Economists say Vietnam focuses too much on rice exporting

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is still gathering strength on rice production, taking pride as the biggest rice exporter in the world. 

Volunteers selected for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

 The central coastal city of Da Nang has been selecting the best volunteers to serve the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in November, the most important external event of the city and Vietnam in 2017.

Ministry of Finance & Da Nang lead in Vietnam ICT Index 2017

 The Ministry of Finance and the central city of Da Nang continued to lead in Vietnam ICT Index 2017, said the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Association for Information Processing.

Food safety violators to face criminal charges

 Ho Chi Minh City will enhance supervision of food safety and issue harsh penalties on violators; moreover, violators will face criminal charges if they cause serious incidents and violators will be publicized names on the public media.

HCMC authority approves construction project of second hi-tech park

 Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved construction project of a new science and technology park on a nearly 200 hectare plot in District 9.

Hoang Thu Thao competes at Miss Global Beauty Queen 2017

 Hoang Thu Thao, the first runner-up at Miss Jewellery Vietnam 2015 pageant has traveled to South Korea for the Miss Global Beauty Queen 2017.

Seafood export likely to move from far to near markets

 According to information from a businessman attending global seafood conference in Bali, Indonesia, seafood import market will move toward Asian region  comprising Japan, South Korea and China in the near future.

Foreign OTAs holds 80 percent of VN’s online travel market share

Global online travel agencies such as Agoda.com, booking.com, Traveloka.com, Expedia.com are monopolizing the Vietnamese market, holding 80 percent market share, according to Vietnam E-Commerce Association.

Miss Grand International contestants join charity activities in HCM City

 Contestants of Miss Grand International (MGI) 2017 beauty contest joined a charity walk and tree planting for the public health and environment in Phu My Hung Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on October 8.