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Bac Kan’s ethnic women sell local products online

Using Facebook and other social media platforms to sell products is nothing new among urban communities.

For children, exercise is the key to battling obesity

Pursing his lips, 3-year-old Bin holds tightly to the sides of his pram. His face turns red and he shakes his head angrily as his mother tries to push a spoonful of food into his mouth.

Tax cuts reduce the burden for enterprises

Dau Anh Tuan, head of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Legal Division, speaks newspaper on the Government’s decision to reduce the corporate tax for enterprises – good news for small- and medium-sized enterprises nationwide.

 

Girl arrested on suspicion of trafficking baby to China

Border guards in northern Lang Son Province have arrested a girl for allegedly trafficking a newborn baby to China, online newspaper news.zing.vn has reported.

Ethnic Thai children perform folk songs at month-long event

The folk singing of the Thai ethnic minority group will be a highlight during the children's-themed month at the Viet Nam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism between August 1 and 31.

Officials prosecuted for State property misuse

The Ministry of Public Security has started criminal proceedings against Tran Ngoc Ha, former president of the managing board and general director of the Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM)

Artists from 16 countries show works at int'l exhibition

As many as 25 artists from 16 countries are exhibiting their work at an exhibition at the Da Nang Art Museum until August 7 as part of a one-week exchange programme.

Minimalist design showcased at art exhibition

A collection of 30 iron chairs, designed by minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong since 2001, will be on display at the Chuyện Ghế (Stories about Chairs) exhibition at Gallery39 from August 9-19.

Hai Phong investigates illegal dumping of waste in Da Do River

The People’s Committee of northern Hai Phong City has called for an investigation into the illegal dumping of 27 barrels of suspected chemical waste into the city's Hoa Binh Canal.

Coach Park calls players for training

Head coach of Vietnam’s national football team Park Hang-seo has selected 28 players to train together in preparation for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to be held in the Philippines later this year.

Adjustments proposed for HCM City’s metro line projects

The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the Management Board of Urban Railway (MAUR) to send the changes to the first two metro lines’ cost estimates to the city's People’s Council for approval.

Bus commuters in Hanoi remains low

The commute to or from downtown Hanoi during rush hours can be stressful to say the least.

 

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Vietnam has high demand for automotive robotics solutions

 

Start-up plans to bring mushroom products to the world

Back in 2005, Pham Hong Van used to wake up at 2am every day to make homemade mushroom floss to earn money for her family.

Residency management must be tightened

General Nguyen Thanh Hong, a standing member of the National Security and Defense of the National Assembly Commission talks to Tiền Phong newspaper on the need to tighten the control of temporary resident cards for foreigners in Vietnam.

Electrical violinist features famous singers in new album

After more than two years since he released Hừng Đông (Dawn) in late 2016, violinist Hoang Rob – a pioneer in playing electrical violin in Vietnam – has recently introduced to music lovers his latest album, Trò Chuyện (The Chat).

Agriculture insurance saves farmers from crop losses

In spite of being implemented in 2011, the Government-supported agriculture insurance programme which aims to protect farmers against losses of crops and livestock has so far failed to attract farmers due to high premium and complicated procedures.

Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of 'firsts'

Lộn Xộn, a musical band popular among the underground community in Vietnam, will organise their first show at Van Ho Exhibition Centre on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career.

Famed theatre actor plays leading role in VN adaptation of La Cage aux Folles

Fans of HCM City are waiting to see theatre actor and director Thanh Loc perform in a leading role in Ngôi Nhà Bươm Bướm (Butterfly House), a movie about a gay couple based on a French comedy.

Vietnam's Nguyen Thi That second in Belgian cycling event

Nguyen Thi That finished second at the 25th Erondegemse Pijl cycling tournament in Belgium yesterday.