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Hạ Long Bay active in holding down landslide risk on limestone islands

Authorities at the UNESCO-recognised heritage Hạ Long Bay have been conducting solutions to preserve the natural wonder of thousands limestone islands and islets, forming the spectacular seascape of the property.

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Salt coffee, a Huế delicacy, conquers Hà Nội taste buds

Hà Nội has recently introduced another speciality to its gourmet coffee repertoire: Salt coffee, a treat originating from Huế.

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Southeast Asia’s largest beer fest comes to coastal city for the first time

GBA Oktoberfest, the largest German beer and food festival in Southeast Asia, will come to the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng for the first time this year in addition to it taking place in Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh.

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Hạ Long Bay-Cát Bà Archipelago recognised as world natural heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the new inscription of the Vietnamese site to the list at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.

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Training project preserves traditional puppet

A new art project preserving Vietnamese puppetry created by veteran puppeteers from private theatres in HCM City has been launched.

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Musical show features southern culture

Famous artists of HCM City are working on a musical featuring southern culture by late musician-scriptwriter Bắc Sơn, one of the region’s leading artists in music, theatre and movies in the 1980s and 90s. 

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Culture ministry issues criteria for cultural environment in traditional festivals

The ministry of culture has issued a "set of criteria for cultural environment in traditional festivals" to standardise and evaluate the state and local management and the effectiveness of organising festivals in the country.

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Cough in children – how to assess, diagnose and treat

Coughing is one of the most common causes parents take their children to FMP. From the body’s point of view, coughing not a problem, but a solution!

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Mexican Gastronomy Week in HCM City

If you love Mexican food,HCM City is the place to be. The first ever Mexican Gastronomy Week is being held to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day. The restaurants taking part include District Federal, Agave Saigon, Xolo Tequila Bar, Tacos Fuego, and Gringo Tacos y Cantina.