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VN values French help in water sector

VN values French help in water sector

France plays a leading role in Vietnam ’s water and environmental sectors, said the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Nguyen Minh Quang.

WTO chief plays down China rare earth row

WTO chief plays down China rare earth row

The head of the World Trade Organization played down a dispute over China's controls on exports of rare earth minerals, saying it was unlikely to escalate into a trade war

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

Americans head to Olympics after show of strength

"Watch out London - the Americans are coming" was the message after the U.S. team recorded their best showing at the world indoor championships with 10 gold medals in Istanbul.

Canadian skier killed in World Cup crash

Canadian skier killed in World Cup crash

Canadian skier Nik Zoricic died on Saturday after crashing in a World Cup ski cross race in the Swiss resort of Grindelwald, Alpine Canada said.

Vietnam attends 6th world water forum

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang is attending the sixth World Water Forum that opened on March 12 in France’s southern city of Marseille.

Centre seeks to document Hue decorative verses

The Hue Monuments Preservation Centre is currently gathering decorative verses from royal buildings for which to seek UNESCO World Documentary Heritage recognition.

PM pushes World Bank project

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked relevant ministries, sectors and local governments to hasten the implementation of the Government's information and communications technology development project.

AusAID, World Bank confirm support

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the World Bank have confirmed their commitment to support Vietnam's long-term socio-economic development in a recently signed strategic partnership agreement for the next five years.

Tien Minh likely out of world’s top 10 after England defeat

Tien Minh likely out of world’s top 10 after England defeat

Vietnamese number 1 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh yesterday stopped his journey at the All England Open Championships 2012, after covering only two games at the tourney

Petrol distributors promised help

Petrol distributors promised help

Domestic fuel distributors and dealers have been struggling with increasing world petrol prices while a lid has been kept on retail prices in the domestic market.

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Paris spotlights traditional festivals

Paris spotlights traditional festivals

A place of culture: A customer sights photos in an exhibition that explores traditional Vietnamese culture and festivals. The exhibition has been held in the Vietnamese Culture Center in Paris. Photo PARIS — An exhibit of 80 photos of traditional Vietnamese traditional is happening at theVietnamese Culture Center in Paris, organised through the Vietnamese community in France to celebrate the 122nd birthday from the late Leader Ho Chi Minh.The

Art auction to aid cleft palate surgery for kids

Art auction to aid cleft palate surgery for kids

With higher cause: Wild Dream, an oil on canvas painting by Ha Hung Dung, is going to be offered in a charitable organisation auction held by Operation Smile Viet Nam in HCM City now. HCM CITY — Functions by several popular artists goes underneath the hammer in an annual charitable organisation dinner in HCM City on Saturday to boost funds for carrying out cleft palate procedures for Vietnamese children, this time around in Nghe An Province.To