Kaleidoscope (16-06-2013)
My's older colleague, Van Thien Dung of Saigontourist, is another well-known guide who has found success in his work. His job, he says, is "very hard", but he is "proud of it".
American volunteer waits tables at charity restaurant
American volunteer waits tables at charity restaurant
After hearing about Nu Cuoi 1 which offers lunch for a mere VND2,000, or 10 US cents, for poor people, the Californian flew to Viet Nam and asked to work at the canteen for free.
Kaleidoscope (02-06-2013)
Kaleidoscope (02-06-2013)
Twenty-seven years ago, when Ho Thi Tanh, a poor farmer in An Giang Province gave birth to twin boys, she dreamed that some day, her sons would get married to twin girls.
Kaleidoscope (26-05-2013)
Kaleidoscope (26-05-2013)
"I'm not afraid that I'm poor but I'm afraid of not being able to go to school," said Tran Ngoc Phuong Linh, a ninth-grade student at District 1's Minh Duc School.
Kaleidoscope (19-05-2013)
Kaleidoscope (19-05-2013)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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.

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First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves 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 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 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 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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