ASEAN disaster response drill begins in Hanoi

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The 2013 ASEAN Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise ARDEX-13 began in Hanoi on October 21, bringing together relevant forces from all ASEAN member nations and observers from Japan, China

Festival links Vietnamese, Indian peoples closer

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The sixth Vietnam – India people’s friendship festival kicked off in Hanoi on October 21, targeting to make Vietnamese and Indian people become closer via a series of cultural and tour events in th

Dinh Cong silversmiths strive to preserve works of art

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“My village is full of silversmiths, let me make you a ring to wear...” This folk verse has long been associated with Dinh Cong village in Hanoi’s Hoang Mai district, which is renowned for its silv

Prehistoric vestiges unearthed in Ha Giang

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Vestiges left by prehistoric men from the late Palaeolithic Age have been discovered at the Sua Can Ty archaeological site in Sua Can Ty hamlet, Can Ty commune, Quan Ba district, the northern mount

Benefits of mangrove planting

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A mangrove planting project of the Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) has brought many benefits for eight northern coastal provinces since it was launched in 1996.

Hoi An one of Asia's top cities

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Hoi An was voted the second-best city in the Far East by Conde Nast Traveler readers.

The ranking was based on culture, friendliness, atmosphere, restaurants, lodging and shopping.

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