Bilingual book on Hoan Kiem Lake to debut in Hanoi
‘Around the Hoan Kiem Lake and beyond’ is the first bilingual Vietnamese-English book by a Vietnamese photographer to be published this month.
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Action Month for Children 2011 launched in Hung Yen
An Action Month for Children 2011 under the theme “For a safe, friendly and healthy environment for children” was launched on June 1.
Two million to take entrance exams
Nearly 2 million students will take university and college entrance exams from July 4-16, said the Ministry of Education and Training.
UN denounces Libya war crimes, NATO extends air blitz
The UN accused Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's regime of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity while trying to crush a revolt.
Concern over ‘cigarette’ sweets
Unidentified cigarette-shaped sweets are being sold in front of many schools in Hanoi, threatening the health of pupils.
Career centres redundant in HCM City
Career training centres in HCM City are presently facing a shortfall of students and many are now letting out their space to cover expenses.
Vietnam to host 10 international sporting events in 2011
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has approved the proposal to host 10 big international sporting events this year.
Shuttle Endeavour lands after its last mission
The space shuttle Endeavour glided home for its final landing early Wednesday.
One more Vietnam ship harassed by foreign vessels
In the last few days several ships, probably Chinese, harassed a Vietnamese vessel undertaking seismic exploration in Vietnamese waters.
Blatter set for re-election amid FIFA storm
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is set to be re-elected as head of world football in Zurich Wednesday.
Making artworks from used milk cans to call for environment protection
Teachers and students of HCM City’s primary schools have collected more than 450,000 milk cans to call for environment protection.
Parents face summer childcare headache
Summer may be one long break for children, but parents seem to be struggling to find enough to keep their kids occupied.
Timed film contest to expose talent
Hanoi will be included in the world's largest timed filmmaking competition, 48 Hour Film Project.
Tiger prawn processors lack raw catch
Some export giant tiger prawn processors are working at half capacity because of a shortage of raw crustaceans and consequent high prices.
Vietnam sees increased international arrivals
More foreign tourists have chosen Vietnam as their destination in recent months.
Vietnam condemns China for East Sea aggression
In the past two weeks, Vietnamese fishermen have reported a rash of violent Chinese intrusions into Vietnamese waters.
East Sea issues put in regional spotlight
An international seminar on the East Sea was held in Jakarta on May 31.
Warner Bros unveils Hobbit film names, release dates
US film giant Warner Bros has revealed the two long-delayed upcoming "The Hobbit" movies, prequels to the Tolkien epic "Lord of the Rings".
Toyota eyes Japan output at 90% of pre-quake level
Japanese auto giant Toyota said its domestic production would return to about 90 percent of pre-quake levels in June.
Vietnamese village introduced at world baking competition
Vietnamese bakers made “My village” with bamboo, coconut trees and houses on stilts as their submission at the world banking competition.
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