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Controversial VN movie grabs another int’l award

The Vietnamese movie Vợ Ba (The Third Wife) bagged another international award by winning the Special Mention at the Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) 2019.

Banh xeo

It may well be a dish more associated with the south of Vietnam, but fear not, this crispy pancake is available countrywide.

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Stakeholders urged to consult arbitrators in PPP project disputes

Listed businesses may struggle to meet EVFTA standards

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has risen since the ratification of the EU-Viet Nam trade agreement on the back of listed firms whose exports would be boosted by the deal.

 

Cultural centre on Hoan Kiem Lake illegally leased for business

Hanoi authorities have expressed concern over the illegal lease of Ho Guom Information and Culture Centre located by Hoan Kiem Lake.

 

Nguyen and Duy enter second round of U18 ITF Junior Circuit

Tat Thai Nguyen and Tu Le Khanh Duy booked tickets to compete in the second round of the U18 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Circuit – Group 4 Tournament at Phu Tho Tennis Club, in HCM City on Monday.

First international violin competition to be held in Vietnam

The Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music will be held from August 3 to 11, the country's first international competition for violin and chamber music.

Vietnamese brands try to milk markets across globe

Vietnamese businesses are further participating in the global value chain and reaching out to the world market.

Kon Tum land dispute resolved

The People’s Committee of Central Highlands Kon Tum Province held a press briefing on Sunday to provide official information about protesters who had occupied land in Kon Tum City's Ia Chim Commune.

DRVN asked to lift a suspension on fee collection at four BOT projects

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho on Monday asked the Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam (DRVN) to lift the suspension on fee collection at four BOT (build – operate – transfer) projects.

Music series highlights Vietnamese composers, singers

The Âm Nhạc Việt Nam (Vietnamese Music) series will kick off with a concert at the Hoa Binh Theatre in HCM City on July 13.

Compensation policy for Thu Thiem residents up for approval

HCM City authorities will submit a long-awaited compensation policy for affected residents in the Thu Thiem new urban area in District 2 to the city’s People’s Council for approval.

Police reject rumours of precious gems in Yen Bai mountains

The People’s Committee of northern Yen Bai Province’s Luc Yen District has rejected the rumour that a local resident dug up a precious gem worth VND5 billion (US$215,000) on the mountains in Chinh Quan Village.

Vietnam to compete in world swimming champs

A Seven-member team from Vietnam will compete in the 2019 FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, from July 12 to 28, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Central Vietnam greets influx of infrastructure

The abundant potential for tourism and renewable energy development has turned Vietnam’s central region into an investment hotbed.

 

More than 1,000 athletes taking part in national taekwondo champs

More than 1,000 athletes are taking part in the National Youth Taekwondo Championship in Lao Cai Province.

Light Up art event attracts large French audience

The Light Up art event, which aims to inspire kindness among the youth and connect both Vietnamese and international friends, left a positive impression on visitors in France.

Forest fires continue to affect central Vietnam

A wildfire has broken out in the central province of Ha Tinh, just a week after up to 267 hectares of local forest were burned down by fire.

Water shortages loom for Hanoi as Da River dries up

Citizens in many districts in Hanoi may have to face summer water shortages as the water level in Da River has fallen.

 

Mural celebrates Vietnam-France friendship

A mural featuring Vietnamese and French flowers has been painted in the Parisian suburb of Choisy-le-Roi to enhance the friendship between two countries.