Vietkings has asked local authorities and the press to submit information by August 15 about any person with a disability who has made extraordinary contributions to the country.
Kaleidoscope (12-05-2013)
Born with legs disfigured from the effects of Agent Orange, Toan, 32, had only VND3.5 million (US$170) in his pocket when he left home.
Kaleidoscope (28-04-2013)
Literary researcher Tran Quang Duc took three years to write his book on the history of traditional Vietnamese clothes.
Kaleidoscope (21-04-2013)
Wheelchair-bound Nguyen Thi Aùnh Ngoc won Viet Nam's first beauty pageant for disabled people in Ha Noi last Sunday.
Kaleidoscope (14-04-2013)
A stranger could be forgiven for thinking the shops also sell humour. But no, you can't buy jokes and, it appears, are merely required to crack a few.
Food for thought
HCM City never sleeps. The residents like strolling around at night and eating in roadside food stalls when the cacophonic city quietens down after the hustle and bustle of day.
Writer competes in pageant
Scared and depressed, she was floundering for months until she discovered the joys of reading, which brought her such peace and purpose that she began writing herself.
From social-media hit to national TV music video
To make the video, the singers, all of whom have worked for nothing, have spent eight days filming at several locations in the city, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the zoo, April 30 Park and others.
Intimate shows reign supreme
Live music is alive and well in HCM City though fans seem to prefer the more intimate ambience of smaller venues like bars and nightclubs.
Kaleidoscope (10-03-2013)
People who pocket public money are a dime a dozen. But rarely do we see someone spend their own money for the good of the community.
Kaleidoscope (03-03-2013)
There is a lot of evidence that increasing prosperity in the nation's urban areas has not been accompanied by an increased sense of well-being.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.