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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.

One dragon dance master's labour of love

Le Van Hien, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hien Long Duong Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.

'Steel rose' conquers Vietnam's toughest marathons

With her short hair and joyful smile, Nguyen Tieu Phuong looks young and active for a 46 year old.

Incredible woman loses and finds a leg to stand on

In the last few weeks, a young woman was crowned champion of a talent contest, winning over the judges and inspiring thousands of viewers with her story.

Traditional crafts of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore.

Urban heat islands make VN’s cities hotter than ever

Urban heat islands in HCM City and other large cities in Vietnam are causing heat waves with some of the highest recorded temperatures ever in the country, affecting public health.

13th ADMM issues declaration on security

Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich attended the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, which ended with a joint declaration on security.

Vietnam to host regional amateur golf championship

The 2019 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championship will be held in northern Vinh Phuc Province from July 24 to 27.

International women’s cycling race in south

The International Women’s Cycling Tournament, the An Giang Television Cup, will be held on July 13-18.

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Hanoi: 80 percent of new landed property supply located in the east

 

Chamber music concert features young talents

The Saigon Chamber Music ensemble will host the “Young Virtuosi Concert 2019” at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on July 13.

Vinasun appeals VCC’s conclusion on Grab-Uber merger

Vinasun has voiced its opposition to the conclusion of the Vietnam Competition Council (VCC) that the merger between ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber in the country showed no signs of economic concentration.

 

Trade Ministry transfers 11 debt-laden megaprojects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has transferred the jurisdiction over State capital at 11 out of 12 loss-making megaprojects to the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises.

 

S. Korean, Chinese investors dominate tenders for North-South expressway subprojects

Tenders for building three sections of the North-South Expressway project have attracted a total of 27 investors, including 18 firms from South Korea and China.

 

Binh Duong to host international three-cushion billiards event

The International three-Cushion Billiards Tournament will take place in the southern province of Binh Duong from Thursday to Sunday.

Vingroup sets up airline

Major local conglomerate Vingroup has established its own air carrier called Vinpearl Air with charter capital of VND1.3 trillion.

 

VN banks more vulnerable to shocks as leverage rises: Fitch Ratings

Vietnam’s banking system is becoming more susceptible to shocks as household leverage continues to increase, but near-term risk appears limited amid the benign operating environment and strong economic growth.

 

Eximbank chairman resigns after one month in the job

Cao Xuan Ninh, chairman of Vietnam Export Import Bank (Eximbank), has tendered his resignation after only one month in the job. The HCMC-based bank has been plagued with leadership disputes.

 

Solutions proposed for demolished tomb of king’s wife in Hue

Thua Thien - Hue authorities have proposed two solutions to deal with the tomb of one of the wives of King Tu Duc (1847-1883) which was intentionally bulldozed by a construction company clearing the site to build a parking lot.