Mrs. Russia crowned Mrs. World 2009
Victoria Radochinskaya, Mrs. Russia, has beaten 75 beauties from all over the world to win the title Mrs. World 2009, held in Vung Tau, Vietnam on Nov. 22.
Petrol prices to increase again
Ministries of Finance and Trade & Industry approved to increase petrol prices by VND500-1000 per litter (USD0,02-0,05).
VNA to resume charter flights between Danang and China
Vietnam Airlines is to offer direct charter flights between Danang and Macau, Hong Kong and Guangzhou from next month.
Overseas composer dedicates work to Hanoi’s 1,000th anniversary
The French composer of Vietnamese descent Nguyen Thien Dao has devoted almost a year to the creation of a 60-minute work for the 1,000th anniversary of Hanoi-Thang Long.
Excitement lingers in final round of Vietnamese Talent Awards
The final round of the Vietnamese ICT Talent Awards 2009 on November 17 was intense, dramatic and exciting.
Vietnam, Singapore promote comprehensive ties
Singapore President affirmed that Singaporean businesses want to boost their cooperative ties with Vietnamese partners.
Lynne McNamara named executive director of Vietnam Education Foundation
The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) announced on November 13, 2009 that Dr. Lynne McNamara has been named executive director of VEF.
Cham island part of the world’s lung
Cham island is a cultural historical monument that is closely associated with Hoi An town for a thousand years.
Catching cuttle-fish by night on Cat Ba island
Catching cuttle-fish has become an increasingly popular amusement for tourists on Cat Ba island.
Never too many irons in the fire
A French project-junkie has been working on developing the nation’s tourism sector.
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