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San Diu women in their traditional clothes. (Photo: vietnam.vnanet.vn) Traditionally, San Diu ethnic women make their own clothes. A piece of traditional clothing often takes  several months to complete. Diep Thi Vong from Vinh Phuc province is one of a few San Diu women keeping the tradition of making her own clothes and teaches the younger generation how to weave and embroider. “My grandmother and mother used to make their own clothes. They taught me and even sent me to a weaving class to learn how to make San Diu traditional clothes. A San Diu woman was required to make what she wore on her first day of marriage,” Mrs. Vong said. San Diu women often layer their clothes — a traditional white top inside and an indigo black light jacket outside. Young women secure their jacket with a green or red belt, right side over left  while older women do it the other way around. The highlight of the San Diu’s traditional women’s clothes is … [Read more...] about San Diu ethnic people in Vietnam’s northern midlands and mountainous areas

After revision, Vietnam’s GDP grew an average of 25.4% annually in the 2010 – 2017 period, in which 2011 recorded the highest growth rate of 27.3%. Vietnam’s GDP in 2017 is estimated at VND6,294 trillion (US$272.77 billion) after revision, representing an increase of VND1,300 trillion (US$56.34 billion) against the previous figure of VND5,006 trillion (US$216.95 billion), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). This would result in revised GDP per capita of US$2,985, higher than the preceding number of US$2,343, stated the GSO in a statement announcing the result of GDP revision in the 2010 – 2017 period held Friday. As a result, Vietnam’s GDP grew an average of 25.4% annually in 2010 – 2017, in which 2011 recorded the highest growth rate of 27.3% and 2015 grew the lowest rate of 23.8%. Among economic sectors, services posted the highest growth rates after revision with an additional increase of VND316 – 615 trillion (US$13.68 … [Read more...] about Vietnam 2017 GDP expands US$56 billion after revision

The haze affected visibility so badly that vehicles on the Thang Long Highway had to turn on their headlights at 7:30 a.m. At 8 a.m. the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at above 200 in eight of 11 air monitoring stations in different parts of the city. The level means children, seniors and individuals with heart or lung problems should stay indoors. Saturday is the fifth day in a row that the capital's air quality has stayed well above 200, sparking public concerns over its health implications. High-rise buildings in Hanoi could be barely seen through the haze on Saturday morning. Visibility remained low in many areas of the capital city. In Ha Dong District, vision was less than 100m and in the Ha Nam area 200m. IQAir AirVisual, a Switzerland-based air quality monitoring facility that generates data from public, ground-based and real-time monitoring stations, recorded Hanoi's AQI level at 271 on Saturday morning, making it the most polluted city in the world. … [Read more...] about Thick haze showcases worsening Hanoi air pollution

An exhibition that aims to get people to think differently about nude art will open next month in the capital city. The exhibition, held July 23-30 at the 29 Hang Bai Art Gallery, will feature more than 50 carefully selected works of 10 contemporary fine art photographers. Organizers said only people over 18 years of age will be allowed to attend the exhibition. Visitors will have to have ID proof of their age, they added. The organizers are also taking care not to ruffle any conservative feathers or generate any controversy by asking the photographers to ensure that there are no legal problems with showing the face of the models involved, as also with the agreement between the photographers and their subjects about showing the works to the public. The event is being seen as a positive development for the photography community, especially those focusing on nudes. Public mention of subjects like sex and nudity have tended to trigger anger and accusations of decadence. Organizers are … [Read more...] about Naked truth: Hanoi to hold first exhibition of nude pics

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 7 for a delegation from the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (the Parliamentary Network) led by its Vice President Soukri Cherif. Showing her delight at the effective cooperation between Vietnam and the WB, the top legislator said that Vietnam needs the support of the international community, including the bank, to fulfill its goals amidst many difficulties and challenges. She affirmed that the NA of Vietnam will closely supervise the management and use of WB assistance, ensuring it is used effectively to bring added value to the local socio-economic development. She also spoke highly of the cooperation and support that the WB has given to NA agencies, which she said helped improve the legislature’s supervision over finance, budget and economy. … [Read more...] about NA leader receives WB-IMF Parliamentary Network delegation