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A new wind-power generator offers an alternative to the national power grid, which experiences frequent blackouts and is expensive for people living in rural areas to access. Nguyen Thanh Ha reports.

Shell paintings depict traditional town

Snail is a popular snack in Hoi An, sold by many street vendors. After consumption, the shells are discarded. People consider them worthless.

When the forests have no more trees

Deforestation in the Central Highlands is a growing problem - one that's not only affecting the environment. The area's ethnic people have long built wooden tombs and coffins to house their dead, but with the forests disappearing, they've been forced to switch to tin and cement.

Village's last potter keeps kiln burning

Though no one can live on praise alone, the American experts' praise of his handicraft village and Trinh's pride in his forefather's profession empowered him to keep going.

Ecotourism water world gushes with beauty

Home to a delicate blend of ethnic tribes, exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery, Mang Den Ecotourism site in Kon Tum Province offers an unforgettable sensory experience as yet untouched by the outside world. Thien Ly reports.

Fledgling VN author rewrites convention

Falling Leaves in the City is an imaginary story about the lives of young people who are living and working in Ha Noi.

King crop: World's greatest pepper farmer

Under the scorching southern Viet Nam sun, every exertion is a challenge likely to be rewarded with torrents of sweat.

Hobby blocs build on mutual love of LEGO

The country has many collectors, with the biggest groups unsurprisingly being based in Ha Noi and HCM City, where disposable income is higher and the expensive nature of the hobby less prohibitive.

Publicity efforts halt HIV spread

When men began dying of AIDS in 2004 in central Thua Thien Hue Province's Loc Bon Commune, it struck terror in the hearts of locals because there were no drugs and few prostitutes in the area.

Folk culture attracts new breed of fans

Groups of young people are reinvigorating traditional arts, introducing folk songs and paintings to a new generation. Trung Hieu reports.

Mechanic lightens rice farmers' burden

During the harvesting season, the terraced fields in the northeast of Viet Nam produce charming scenery that leaves a vivid imprint in every visitor's memory.

Hightlight

Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright

The VN-Index on the HCM City Stock Exchange tumbled during all five sessions last week, concluding the week off 3.6 per cent to 509.03 points.

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