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National High School Examination results released

Among nine subjects in the National High School Examination this year, History remained the subject with lowest average score despite all subjects seeing increased averages from last year's exam,

Museum of Asian Art in Paris to display its first Vietnamese contemporary object

A handmade lacquer work from Vietnam has become the first contemporary handicraft object from Southeast Asia to be displayed at the Guimet Museum of Asian Art in Paris.

Puppetry theatre brings "The Tale of Kieu" to the stage

The Vietnam Puppetry Theatre will stage Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) for the first time as an experimental performance.

Mainlanders learn about remote islands via mementoes

An inner-city exhibition space showing mementoes of Truong Sa and Hoang Sa can satisfy all who have no chance to visit the remote islands but desire to learn about them and national sovereignty.

Upscale hotels see room rates increase

Five-star hotels in the country increased room rates by 4.1 per cent last year while four-star hotels dropped theirs by 2.3 per cent, according to the Vietnam Hotel Survey released on Thursday by Grant Thornton.

 

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VN labour market records positive figures in six months

 

Six fishermen rescued after being stranded at sea for half a month

On Sunday afternoon, a vessel of the High Command of Marine Police reached a fishing vessel that had been stranded at sea with a broken engine in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands since June 30 and took over the rescue effort 

Map on King’s wives’ tombs discovered

Information from a map featuring Tu Duc King’s (1847-1883) tomb area, drawn during the revolutionary regime after 1975, will be used to assist efforts to rebuild the tomb of one of the wives of King Tu Duc of the Nguyen Dynasty.

HCM City to host international track and field tourney

The 26th HCM City International Track and Field Viet Nam Open 2019 will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium from July 17-19, the organising board has announced.

HCM City residents lament lack of green space

Rapid urbanisation is eating away at HCM City's green space, with parks coming under increasing threat from shops, cafes, office blocks and parking lots.

Carnival marks 20 years since Hanoi was named a ‘City for Peace’

Thousands of locals and visitors joined a grand ceremony and a lively street carnival on July 13 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s recognition as ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO.

South Korean group walks to remote villages, handing out scholarships to poor kids

At the age of 64, many people decide to spend more time with their families and friends or focus on travel and hobbies, but Ha Ji-won from South Korea has been visiting poor remote areas for a month each year.

Vietnam needs a strong national reserve fund

Dr. Nguyen Van Binh, director of the Department of Policies and Legal Affairs under the General Department of State Reserves, talks to Viet Nam Financial Times about the need to secure more resources for the national reserve.

A lonely but rewarding life for one dedicated teacher

As professions go, you would expect a teacher to not lead a lonely life. Surrounded by hoards of children eager to learn, the job of an educator should be anything but isolated.

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Japanese multi-sector group to expand operation in Vietnam

 

Farmer finds success exporting rattan and bamboo products

With his passion for preserving a traditional occupation and deft approach to doing business, farmer Le Van Quyet from HCM City’s Cu Chi District has turned simple local materials – rattan and bamboo – into unique and beautiful products for export.

Young girl follows family tradition to become a shaman

When most people hear the word shaman, they imagine a wizened old man with a long white beard. At just 17 years old, Lieu Thi Minh Tho defies all expectations, surprising everyone with her deep knowledge of rituals.

Hanoi struggles to repair damaged ancient buildings

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing,

Singaporean comedian to perform at city café

Singaporean comedian Sam See, who is part of Asia’s new wave of stand-up comedians, will give a performance at Yoko Café on July 22.