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Screening of opera Eugene Onegin at C. Bechstein Showroom in HCMC

A screening of Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin, performed by the New York-based Metropolitan Opera, will be held at the C. Bechstein Showroom in HCM City on May 18.

 

Primitive human traces found in Tuyen Quang province

Evidence of primitive humans have been found in several sites in the mountainous area of Chiem Hoa district, the northern province of Tuyen Quang, according to archaeologists.

 

Belgian conductor to lead Vietnamese choir at concert

Belgian conductor Michel Jakobiec will perform with the National Academy of Music of Vietnam during a concert in Hanoi on May 9.

 

Initial CPTPP gains with more to come

Vietnam’s joining of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is expected to boost the country’s exports, and give the private sector more opportunities for growth.

EU refuses 17 batches of Vietnamese seafood, almond kernels

The EU has returned or put under surveillance 17 batches of seafood and almond kernels imported from Vietnam as they failed to meet the bloc’s food safety requirements, the Ministry of Industry and Trade stated on its website.

 

No death, but over 1,000 measles cases reported in Hanoi

Though no measles-related death has been reported in Hanoi, 1,105 people have the disease, ten times more than the same time last year.

 

African Swine Fever continues raging Central Vietnam

All of those pigs in Dien Thai commune, Dien Chau district of the central province of Nghe An were positive for virus ASF, according to test results announced by the Regional Animal Health Agency No.3 on May 5.

 

Thu Thiem New Urban Area project likely on NA agenda

Controversial issues surrounding the Thu Thiem New Urban Area project in District 2 of HCMC could be put on the agenda of the seventh sitting of the National Assembly (NA), which kicks off later this month.

 

Hai Phong a goldmine for industrial property

Home to nearly two million inhabitants, Haiphong is the third-largest city in Vietnam, and rapid urbanisation has underpinned its exceptional growth over the past five years.

Destructive advertising sign on Cham towers criticised

Many visitors have complained about promotional destination signs being drilled into two historically-unique towers at the Cham temple complex in Binh Dinh Province.

 

Top five most scenic coffee shops in Hanoi

Hanoi is blessed with a number of incredible coffee shops that offer views of the city’s beautiful skyline. Here are five suggestions for young people who are seeking cafés with scenic views.

Seven Asian art troupes to join heritage avenue programme

Seven Asian art troupes from India, Japan, China, Bhutan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are expected to perform at the heritage avenue programme hosted by the Vietnam Television (VTV) on May 12.

 

HCM City diversifies tourism products

Ho Chi Minh City is diversifying tourism products and services to realise its goal of welcoming 8.5 million international tourists in 2019, a year-on-year rise of 14 percent.

 

Dien Bien Phu victory re-enacted through circus art

The Vietnam Circus Federation has hosted a circus show re-enacting the Dien Bien Phu battlefield in Hanoi to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the victory.

Exhibition of children’s book illustrations opens in Hanoi

Drawing Words, an exhibition of children’s book illustrations commissioned by the British Council and curated by illustrator Lauren Child from Children’s Laureate Foundation, is on at the French Institute in Hanoi.

 

Vietnam's Hoang Thuy poised to compete for Miss Universe 2019 crown

Hoang Thuy, the first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, has been officially chosen to represent Vietnam at the upcoming Miss Universe 2019 beauty pageant.

Special Consumption Tax exemption for localisation

Proposals on the special consumption tax exemption for locally-manufactured parts will be a key driver for automobile manufacturing and supporting industries to take flight with the help of the private sector.

Hanoi-based Goethe Institut to hold ‘Woyzeck’ theater performance

The Goethe Institut in Hanoi will hold a theater performance of “Woyzeck”, an excerpt from a play by German doctor and poet Georg Buchner.

 

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy set to judge Miss VN Global Business 2019

The organising board of Miss Vietnam Global Business 2019 has announced that Tieu Vy, Miss Vietnam 2018, will be a member of the judging panel for the upcoming beauty pageant.

Old Saigon recreated through miniature models thrills crowds

Typical features of Saigon during the 1990’s such as old buildings, vehicles transporting bread and noodles, and barbers working on street corners have been reproduced in the form of miniature models.