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• First News gives books to prison inmates

  Ca tru artists offer free weekly shows Anyone who loves ca tru (ceremonial singing) - one of the most preserved Vietnamese traditional art forms and a piece of world cultural heritage - will be delighted to learn that the Ha Noi Ca Tru Club is launching free weekly performances, starting this Saturday. Located at 34 Hoang Cau Street, the weekly show will take place from 8.30pm until 10pm. Famous traditional instrumentalists will be there, including Ngoc Anh (flute), Thu Ha (36-stringed zither), Thanh Nam (drum), Ba Hai (three-stringed day) and Bach Van (singer). The artists will perform both classic ca…... [read more]

• Ho Chi Minh Museum receives exhibits of Uncle Ho from collectors

  The Ho Chi Minh Museum in the City has received more than 200 photos, documents and various other items from 21 individuals and organizations as donations. They include a Movado watch that late President Ho Chi Minh presented to Professor Vu Dinh Hoe, Minister of Education and Minister of Justice in 1975; five paintings of Uncle Ho done by political prisoner Vu Huy Quang and his friends at Con Dao prison from 1964 to 1971; 36 National and Party flags from Truong Sa Archipelago. Two exhibitions themed 'Unobtrusive and Noble Samples' and 'Uncle Ho Temples in Southern Region', also opened…... [read more]

• World’s 2nd largest zoo to be built in Phu Quoc

  World’s 2nd largest zoo to be built in Phu Quoc Phu Quoc Island is set to get the second largest zoo in the world. It will spread over 500ha in the two communes of Ganh Dau and Cua Can. Vingroup is expected to start construction at the end of this year. Artist’s drawings in HCM City combine art and architecture A series of drawings by artist and architect Trong Le will be on show at VinGallery in HCM City’s District 2 from early next month. A Fictional Journey will be held from September 7 to October 18. A release of…... [read more]

• Vietnamese recall historic ballot on 70th anniversary

  Citizens share stories of patriotism, hardships from first general election Do Thi Dan, 90, of HCM City’s Binh Thanh District, a home-based nun The first general election took place when I was 20 years old. To me, the event was something truly new, something I never heard before. It was once in a blue moon. Although I was of the age to vote, I didn’t try to go to the voting station to exercise this sacred right. Honestly speaking, I can’t remember if I voted for the first time in my life or whether other evacuees from the war did…... [read more]

• VN’s diplomacy: 70 years accompanying the nation

  VGP - The following is an article by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the country's diplomatic sector. Exactly 70 years ago, in the seething revolutionary atmosphere in August, the Decree by President Ho Chi Minh dated August 28, 1945 to establish the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam officially gave birth to the modern diplomatic sector of Viet Nam. The diplomatic sector is extremely proud to be placed under the direct leadership and guidance of President Ho Chi Minh, the first Minister of…... [read more]

• Book reveals a golden generation

  Familiar faces: The cover of the book Guong Mat Nhung Nguoi Cung The He by Vu Dinh Hoe. HCM CITY (VNS) — A book on 20 of his contemporaries by late scholar Vu Dinh Hoe (1912-2011), the first minister of education in the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, has just been released. Titled Guong Mat Nhung Nguoi Cung The He (Faces of Same Generation People), the book has been published by Tre (Youth) Publishing House to celebrate the 70th anniversary of August Revolution and Independence Day on September 2. It features people the author met during his life. The subjects…... [read more]

• International integration of Viet Nam: From theory to practice

  After 10 years since the 6th Party Congress (in 1986) when the comprehensive renovation process was started, Viet Nam has not only gradually overcome the "grave, comprehensive and deep" crisis but created fundamental premise for industrialization and modernization. The premise, in its turn, has made Viet Nam confident to join international life in both scope and scale. International integration in theoryFirst, in terms of lexicology, most of researches undertaken over the past years maintained that international integration originates from foreign word "integration" (1) and is translated into Vietnamese as "lien ket" (association). Comparing explanation of the term "integration" of European…... [read more]

• Posthumous Gold Star Order bestowed on late acting president

  QUANG NAM-QUANG NGAI (VNS)— The People's Committee of the central province of Quang Nam held a ceremony yesterday to posthumously honour late Acting President Huynh Thuc Khang with the Gold Star Order. The patriotic scholar received the country's highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Viet Nam's struggle for national liberation. Handing over the order to Khang's relatives, President Truong Tan Sang described his revolutionary life as a shining example for younger generations to learn from and follow. His last words were considered an appeal for unity, a request that people trust that the country would have a…... [read more]

• Disaster risk management key in policies

  VietNamNet Bridge - Panellists discussed the importance of disaster risk management policies in the private sector at the launch in Ha Noi last week of the United Nations 2013 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction. The Viet Nam News has garnered some opinions. Vietnam urged to safeguard firms from natural disasters Businesses ill-prepared for natural disasters Bakhodir Burkhanov, UNDP Deputy Country Director in Viet Nam As Viet Nam will adopt the first ever Law on Disaster Risk Management soon and move toward its implementation, I would like to share a few thoughts. The importance of thorough disaster risk assessment…... [read more]

• Outstanding patriot honoured with Gold Star Order

  State President Truong Tan Sang and President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Dang Ngoc Tung presenting Gold Star Order to Patriot Huynh Thuc Khang's relative ( Image: chinhphu.vn ) Nhan Dan Online - The outstanding patriotic scholar Huynh Thuc Khang was honoured posthumously with the Gold Star Order at a ceremony held in the central province of Quang Nam on April 15. The scholar was also the acting President of the nascent Democratic Republic of Viet Nam in 1946 and stood in for President Ho Chi Minh during his time in France for peace talks. He was awarded…... [read more]