Delegates cutting the ribbon to open the festival A calligrapher working on a Chinese word A beautiful calligraphy work Materials on examinations under Vietnam’s feudal dynasties on display A Tet space in a typical Hanoian family relived Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Charming calligraphy festival in Hanoi
Defense Minister visits former Party General Secretary and families of former defense leaders
General Ngo Xuan Lich (R) extends Tet greetings to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh. In turn, former Party General Secretary Manh expressed his delight at the achievements of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) over the past year. He believed that under the leadership of the Party, especially the Central Military Commission and the Defense Ministry, the military will further develop and successfully complete all assigned tasks to meet the requirements of the national construction and defense cause in the current context. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister visits former Party General Secretary and families of former defense leaders
Founder of South Korean retail giant Lotte dies at 97
Lotte, which owns the country's tallest 123-story skyscraper, is a household name in South Korea, with the conglomerate's interests ranging from snacks and beverages to supermarkets, department stores, hotels, theme parks and cinemas. One of its flagship units is Lotte Chemical , which has a factory in the United States. … [Read more...] about Founder of South Korean retail giant Lotte dies at 97
Maple forests in Vietnam
From late November on is the best time to enjoy the red maple season on Ta Xua Mountain. The 2,865-meter mountain can be accessed from many paths. Visitors who want to admire the maple forests should tell their porters in advance. The trip always starts in Ban Cong Commune, which is 230 kilometers from Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Maple forests in Vietnam
Peacetime in sight for the dong
Thuy said against the background of the global and domestic macro-economy, the overall balance of payments may remain a surplus, or in other words, foreign currency supply is still greater than demand. In particular, the element deemed to play the most important role would be foreign investment. The dynamic and healthy development of Vietnam’s economy with such driving forces as the openness of the economy, the population structure, and the process of restructuring and urbanization will continue to lure capital flows from abroad to Vietnam in various forms—from remittances to direct and indirect investment. … [Read more...] about Peacetime in sight for the dong
