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Danang Chamber Music Concert set to start Tuesday

A chamber music concert featuring masterpieces by W.A. Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms will take place in the central coastal city of Danang on August 15.

Vietnamese students excel at World Mathematics Olympiad

 Vietnamese students finished third with two silver and seven bronze medals in the final of the World Mathematics Olympiad (WMO) held in Tianjin, China from August 11-12. 

Dong Nai moves to protect black-shanked douc langurs

 The Forest Ranger Sub-department of southern Dong Nai province has completed a project to protect the black-shanked douc langurs found recently on Chua Chan mountain, in Xuan Loc district.

Cua Dai Beach recovers from erosion

 Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An Town has been restored and attracted many visitors after three years being ravaged by erosion.

Hoi An’s floating lanterns in award-winning photo

A photograph taken by John S Lander depicting tourists in boats cruising amid colourful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN’s edition.cnn.com.

Vietnam should speed up renewable energy development

 Vietnam should develop renewable energy sources in a timely manner in order to meet the rising demand for electricity in the years to come, according to industry watchers.

“The Phantom of the Opera” Tribute comes to Hanoi

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, a special series of 4-5 screenings of one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century’s operas will be held at VUI Studio, Hanoi every Friday from August 4.

Lifting the position of Vietnam’s performing arts

Da Nang has been chosen to host the first World Performing Arts Festival in 2018. The decision was made by the International Theatre Institute at its 35th World Congress held recently in Spain. 

Noise pollution affects 15 million Vietnamese people

 At least 15 million of the country’s 52-million workforce is suffering the consequences of severe noise levels, the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, said on July 20.

K-pop band Block B to perform in HCMC in November

 Well-known K-pop band Block B will travel to Ho Chi Minh City for a performance in the Ho Chi Minh City-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2017 in November.

Two more book streets to open in HCMC by year-end

 Apart from the current book street on Nguyen Van Binh road next to the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, HCMC is expected to open two more book streets by the end of this year to meet high demand of readers.

The world through the eyes of Vietnamese children

Children emotionally connect through play. True experiences whether they be racing, giving a sibling a piggy back ride, playing in water, cuddling a pet or any other passion brings us all moments to remember.

Import of goods for trading in VN: procedures for foreign and Vietnam-based merchants

According to Government Decree No. 187/2013/ND-CP, enterprises established under Vietnamese law have the right to import and export goods regardless of their registered business lines, except goods on the list of goods banned from import.

Vietnam ranks fourth in number of students in Australia

 Vietnam came fourth in the number of students studying in Australia by the end of March, according to a report by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.

Lacquer traditional craft preserved in Binh Duong

The Tuong Binh Hiep craft village in Phu Dau Mot city, the southern province of Binh Duong has produced lacquer products over nearly 100 years.

11 TPP states seeks new framework to implement pact

The chief negotiators of the 11 TPP countries have agreed to aim to put the regional free trade deal into force under a new framework, following the withdrawal of the US, according Kyodo news.

Threatened langur species found in Dong Nai province

 Tens of black-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nigripes), an endangered species, have been spotted in Chua Chan mountain in Suoi Cat commune of Xuan Loc district, the southern province of Dong Nai.

Hoi An's cao lau noodle modified by foreign chefs

Cao Lau, a typical dish of Hoi An town, is made with noodles, pork, and herbs. At the recent 3rd International Cao Lau Festival, 10 foreign chefs from Vietnamese resorts and restaurants modified Cao Lau into special dishes.

French, US and Vietnamese movies to be screened in Hanoi this July

VietNamNet Bridge – Four French films “Michael Kohlaas,” “Les Aventures d’Adèle Blanc-Sec,” “La Grande Illusion,” “Belle and Sébastien” and Vietnamese film “First Love” will be introduced in Hanoi in July.

Young Vietnamese pianist wins prestigious competition

 Luu Duc Anh of Vietnam outplayed nine of the world's most talented young pianists and won the 2017 prestigious piano contest that transpired in Collioure, France this past June 26-30.