Tài tử music is considered the prototype for vọng cổ (nostalgia) and cải lương (reformed opera) of the south. It began about 100 years ago and is performed at traditional festivals, weddings and death anniversaries in southern provinces. … [Read more...] about Music researcher Nguyen Vinh Bao dies aged 103
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Veteran Musician Nguyen Vinh Bao passes away
Musician Nguyen Vinh Bao was honored with many titles for his great contributions to preserving and developing don ca tai tu, such as Dao Tan Award in 2005, the Officier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government in 2008, the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit in 2014, Phan Chau Trinh Award in 2015, … [Read more...] about Veteran Musician Nguyen Vinh Bao passes away
PM decides to establish Vietnam Stock Exchange
Nineteen out of 25 sector indices on the stock market gained ground, including logistics, wholesale, real estate, IT, energy, securities, healthcare, construction materials, insurance, banking and rubber production On the opposite side, losers were food and beverage, seafood processing, retail and construction. A number of blue-chips attracted cash flow such as insurer Bao Viet Holdings (BVH), steel maker Hoa Phat Group (HPG), Vietnam National Petroleum Group (PLX), Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ) and Vinhomes (VHM). On the Hanoi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index climbed 2.14 percent to 196.57 points. Nearly 165.4 million shares were traded on the northern market, worth 2.3 trillion VND./. … [Read more...] about PM decides to establish Vietnam Stock Exchange
GE to supply eight turbines for Ninh Thuan’s wind farm
Gilan Sabatier, regional leader for GE Renewable Energy’s onshore wind business in South Asia and ASEAN, said in a statement, “This is another step toward supporting the rise of renewable energy in Vietnam and reinforces our commitment to serving the energy needs of the country.” … [Read more...] about GE to supply eight turbines for Ninh Thuan’s wind farm
State budget revenue meets 98.3% of target, higher than expected
He said the finance sector would employ various solutions next year to support enterprises to overcome difficulties and maintain the momentum of economic recovery. The Ministry of Finance set a target to increase the State budget revenue in 2021 by at least 3% over the figure assigned by the State. … [Read more...] about State budget revenue meets 98.3% of target, higher than expected