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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

First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves

The Vietnam-Korea Times – Viet Nam's first Korean language newspaper made its debut in Ha Noi yesterday.

New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms

Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.

Classical guitarist to entertain

Vietnamese classical guitarist Nguyen Thi Kim Chung will perform famous melodies by Vietnamese and foreign composers in Ha Noi tonight.

Broadway revue back in business

A Broadway-inspired revue which became a stage phenomenon in Viet Nam last summer is set to briefly return to Ha Noi next month.

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