UNESCO leader calls for end to violence against women

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VietnamPlus English 2 month(s) ago 1 duplicate news

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (March 8), UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova issued a message, calling for action to end violence against women.

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UK increased focus on Asia ‘has much to offer'

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VietNam News English 2 month(s) ago 1 related news

While the UK was not alone among EU countries in shifting its focus to Southeast Asia, Britain had much to offer the region as a partner for prosperity, British Minister of State Hugo Swire said at a Southeast Asia Forum held in London on March 5.

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Illegal gas businesses pose fire, blast risks

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Illegal gas businesses pose fire, blast risks

More and more illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) businesses have been found in many areas, while administrative penalties alone have failed to deter them from operating, a Tuoi Tre inquiry has found.

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Fertiliser demand to rise 700,000 tonnes this year

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VietNam News English 2 month(s) ago 1 duplicate news

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development estimates that the country's total demand for fertiliser will reach 10.3 million tonnes, up 700,000 tonnes compared with last year's figure.

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VTV blamed in K+ talks for Premier League rights

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VTV blamed in K+ talks for Premier League rights

Vietnam Television (VTV) has been criticized after its ‘son’ firm K+, which it holds a 51 percent stake in, has gone into talks with the selling partner of English Premier League (EPL) rights alone.

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At 80, Yoko Ono sees a world full of new activism

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At 80, Yoko Ono sees a world full of new activism

Half a life-time ago, artist Yoko Ono lay in an Amsterdam hotel bed with husband John Lennon, staging a week-long "bed-in" for peace and feeling they were very alone in their activism.

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How the poor celebrate Tet

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How the poor celebrate Tet

The needy families who have lived in cramped neighborhoods in downtown District 1 for several years can hardly afford good food, let alone decorations, for their Tet holidays.

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Vietnamese people spent 3.5 billion USD on overseas tours

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Hanoi Times English 3 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - In 2012, about 3.5 million Vietnamese traveled abroad, of which China alone attracted 1.1 million Vietnamese visitors.

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Britain's PM Cameron urges Scotland not to go it alone

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Báo Dân Trí English 3 month(s) ago

British Prime Minister David Cameron conceded on Sunday that Scotland had what it takes to be an independent nation, but said it currently enjoyed "the best of both worlds", imploring it not to break the United Kingdom apart.

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Minister emphasizes ‘Gov’t cares about enterprises’

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Hanoi Times English 3 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue in a press meeting o­n Monday said that the Government has shown special interest in solving difficulties for enterprises in the current economic context. The Government has issued Resolutions No. 1 and No. 2 early this year to help timely resolve difficulties for the business community. These policies are an urgent management method taken by the Government, Hue said. These resolutions are also a big improvement compared to 2012, when the...

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FPT earns big profit in 2012

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SaigonTimes English 3 month(s) ago

HANOI – The Hanoi-based FPT Group achieved a pre-tax profit of some VND2.4 trillion and an after-tax profit of about VND1.98 trillion in 2012, according to the group’s executives.

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A sleek, feature-packed smartphone deal

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A sleek, feature-packed smartphone deal

It can be hard to find a pleasing smartphone experience for under $100, let alone $50.

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Palace hits the spot unless you like it hot

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Hanoi Times English 4 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - The India Palace restaurant in Hanoi promises a splendid dining experience but some of its dishes, while adequate, fail to reach the majestic heights the name implies. Elisabeth Rosen reports.Refined stalwarts Khazaana and Namaste may have cornered the local market for white-tablecloth Indian cuisine, but in terms of quantity alone, their owner has a long way to go to beat Ravi Kumar's prolific output.

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Growth in services sector outstrips GDP

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VietNam News English 4 month(s) ago

Growth in services sector outstrips GDP

The services sector is playing an important role in the nation's economy and contributing significantly to growth, adding value to products in the agricultural, industrial and building sectors, says the Government's website.

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Hoa Lac hi-tech park attracts investment of US$2.5 billion

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Hoa Lac hi-tech park attracts investment of US$2.5 billion

Seven projects in the Hoa Lac hi-tech park with a total capital injection of US$999 million received investment licences in 2012 ( Image: Nissan Techno Vietnam )

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