Small in size but big in determination

January 16, 2024 - 17:00

Despite being born with spinal muscular atrophy, Nguyễn Thị Vân has never let her physical condition prevent her from leading a normal life. She runs a graphic design company and a vocational centre for people with disabilities with dreams of helping other disadvantaged people live their lives to the full.

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New publication on Vietnamese modern art released

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HCM City to launch high-speed boat service to Côn Đảo

The HCM City Department of Transport plans to launch a high-speed boat service to Côn Đảo Island off Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province to meet tourism demand.

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Fun Buôn Ma Thuột Fair for Tết holiday

@ Buôn Ma Thuột Fair is a new hot destination at Tôn Đức Thắng Street, in the centre of Buôn Ma Thuột City (Đắk Lắk Province). With numerous stalls selling traditional regional specialties and musical performances, the fair is sure to be a great place to visit for the Tết holiday.

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Sheraton Saigon markets Tết gift collection

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has debuted its premium Tết gift collection with luxurious designs, and it is expected to be the top choice for guests looking for gifts to deliver love and respect on the occasion of Tết, the biggest national celebration of Vietnamese people.

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City Writers’ Association honours best literary works in 2023

A biography of late Prime Minister Võ Văn Kiệt compiled by author Hoàng Lại Giang was named the best literary work of 2023 by the HCM City Writers' Association.

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Art club preserves traditional southern music

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New Vietnamese animated films entertain public

11 films produced in 2023 were valued for their high quality and were granted permission for distribution by the National Film Censorship Board.

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HCM City Tết book fair to promote reading culture

A series of activities to promote reading culture will be offered at the annual HCM City Tết (Lunar New Year) Book Fair, which will take place from February 7-14 (or December 27 to January 5 on the lunar calendar) in District 1.