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"I was given tickets to take my kids to this show to experience modern circus and learn about traditional culture. The show was really interesting. It was far beyond my expectation. I read the story about Tien Dung and Chu Dong Tu a long time ago but the story has never been as bold as this. The show made it lively in every detail. I loved everything about it, the costumes, the music, the props, and the delivery while my kids were enticed by the circus acts to spice up the ‘cai luong’ performance –the backbone of ‘The Magic Stick’. I will definitely use my own money to buy tickets for the next play.” That’s how Pham Thi Minh Huyen of Hanoi felt about this show.  … [Read more...] about “The Magic Stick” – first-ever combination of circus and traditional music

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has started to emerge as the latest Asian nation with a strengthening position in the region, and a future high potential for economic growth, wrote Murat Ungor, a Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Otago in his article run by New Zealand’s website asiamediacentre.org.nz on January 18. In the article, the author cited data from the World Bank as saying that the country’s  gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7 percent in 2019, similar to 2018, one of the fastest growth rates in the region. It is argued that if Vietnam can maintain a 7 percent increase in economic growth over the next decade, the country will follow the same trajectory as the previous "Asian Tigers,”  according to the article. International trade was also progressively liberalised, with the signing of various free trade agreements, it said, adding that the World Bank now considers Vietnam one of the most dynamic emerging … [Read more...] about New Zealand media: Vietnam – the time has come

The phase built 454 facilities and prepared conditions for the construction of 189 water supply stations in 36 cities and provinces. In the 2020 dry season, it handed over 13 facilities offering free clean water in nine provinces in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands regions. 10. The national science and technology programme on climate change response and the management of natural resources and environment for 2016-2020 saw significant results. Several works were registered for intellectual property protection under the programme, while 233 articles, including 77 with an ISI or Scopus index, were published. It also helped improve the capacity of the sector’s human resources via the provision of training to turn out 1,844 masters, 980 doctorate holders, 186 associate professors, and 38 professors./. … [Read more...] about Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announces top 10 events

In the "Excellent Collective Contribution to Community" category, Hanoi Golf Association received the title of Best Golf Association for connecting the golfing community, while Ho Chi Minh City Golf Association ranked first in charity activities. Yen Dung Resort and Golf Club was voted "Most Challenging Golf Course" and Hoiana Shores Golf Club "Golf Course with Most Beautiful View." … [Read more...] about Vietnam Golf Association hosts first VGA Awards

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s rice exports are expected to recover slightly from an estimated 5.8 million tonnes in 2020, which was the lowest in 20 years due to weak global purchasing power caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a container shortage and the strong baht. Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA), said he believes that rice exports will reach 6.5 million tonnes at best this year, up from an anticipated 5.8 million tonnes worth 110-120 billion baht (3.65-3.98 billion USD) in 2020. Rice exports remain gloomy this year, as consumers worldwide are likely to opt to save their money and buy rice at cheaper prices, he stated. He took Malaysia as an example as the country has now started buying more rice from India with cheaper prices, instead of Thailand and Vietnam. According to him, the container shortage is another obstacle for rice export prospects, citing the Thai National Shippers’ Council’s expectation that … [Read more...] about Thailand’s rice exports remain gloomy this year