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HCM City musician Huu Thanh, who has several CDs of traditional folk music and poetry already on the market, has just completed a series of 40 CDs of story telling. The new series will soon start being published. He talks about his passion for this audio project. The stories on his CDs are always performed [...]
A new basic wage of VND650,000 (US$40) for public servants, pensions and social insurance starts today. The basic wage also covers the armed forces, state agencies, socio-political organisations, state-owned companies and one-member Co Ltds. Guidelines on implementing Circular No 03/2009 were released by the ministries of Home Affairs, Finance and Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. [...]
Workers and engineers are putting the final touches to the Dien Bien rotary kiln cement plant to make it operational in early May. With the operation of the plant, the province’s industrial sector is expected to get off to a flying start. A head start We arrived in Na Hai village in Sam Mun commune [...]
Despite the worsening global economic crisis, a growing number of companies in Vietnam are planning to recruit more workers in the near future. An increasing number of companies in Vietnam have plans to take in employees in the near future, according to the survey. (Photo: SGGP) A survey conducted in March by the recruitment and [...]
Thailand’s Tenpaksee Usa and Sannok Jarunee beat compatriots Kulna Kamoltip and Phokongploy Yupa 2-0 in yesterday’s international women’s beach volleyball final at Ocean Park in Vung Tau City. Made in the shade: Players celebrate on the podium during the prize-giving ceremony of the 2009 international women’s beach volleyball tournament in Vung Tau. The bronze went [...]
Lee Nguyen scored twice to satisfy Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s thirst for a win over The Cong at Ha Noi’s Hang Day stadium yesterday. With the win at Hang Day Stadium yesterday, HAGL jumped from 12th place to ninth with 13 points. (Photo: VNN) Nguyen, an American-Vietnamese player, produced a brilliant performance after months in [...]
The “Vietnam’s Glory” Programme was held in Hanoi on April 26 to honour the nation’s top ten exemplary role-models. The programme, broadcast live on the VTV1 channel and Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), was aimed at highlighting collectives and individuals who are awarded the title of ‘Labour Hero’ during the country’s renewal process and [...]
A new salary calculation method for state employees will be applied as of June 5, 2009. Accordingly, the minimum salary will increase from VND540,000 to VND650,000 per month. Pension, social welfare and monthly allowances will increase by 5%. Minimum salary will increase from VND540,000 to VND650,000 per month as of May 1, 2009. Minimum salary [...]
Catholic priest Nguyen Van Khai of the Hanoi-based Thai Ha Parish made an announcement on April 23 which undermines the country’s interests, the Vietnam News Agency said in an article on April 26. Below are some excerpts from it: Mr. Khai began the announcement provocatively: “In light of the injustice spreading in society, in light [...]
Foot-and-mouth disease strikes Ha Tinh province Foot-and-mouth disease has broken out in Hoa Hai commune, Huong Khe district in the central province of Ha Tinh, according to the local Animal Health Department. Chemicals have been supplied to disinfect the area and flocks of suspect cattle have been isolated for observation and treatment. After two quarantine [...]