Duc Tuan to perform at Da Nang theatre Pop singer Duc Tuan will perform at the central city's Trung Vuong Theatre tonight, according to event organiser Le Kha Luc. The live show will include 20 songs composed by late musician Pham Duy, and extracts from the Phantom of the Opera, Le temps de cathedrales (Notre-Dame de Paris), and Vietnamese love songs. Tonight will be his first live show in Da Nang. Tuan has put on successful shows in the past including Music of the Night in HCM City in 2009, and Paradiso in Ha Noi and HCM City in 2011. Art performance to mark World No Tobacco Day A modern physical drama will be held in Hanoi on May 25 to mobilise people to comply with the "Law on prevention and control of tobacco harms". The event, jointly organised by the Canada’s HealthBridge organisation on May 25 will coordinate with the Vietnam National Committee on Smoking and Tobacco Control (VINACOSH) and Ministry of Health and Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre, aims to spread the message of the … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 24/5
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Nine ideal tourist destinations in Hue
VietNamNet reviews the best tourist sites in the former feudal city of Hue, which is most famous for the Hue Royal Citadel. Tam Giang - Cau Hai Lagoon This lagoon system which spans over 70km and covers more than 22,000 hectares is the largest in all of Southeast Asia. The brackish coastal lagoon is fed by four different rivers (O Lau, Bo, Huong and Truoi rivers) and is one of the most important sources of fish in the area. Approximately half a million people make their livelihood from the lagoon. It is only 15 km from Hue city centre. The lagoon boasts abundant and diversified nature, with 921 aquatic species including some rare species of fish and plants. It also supplies food and shelter for 73 different species of migrating birds. The majority of the residents living near the lagoon are involved in fishing activities to earn their livings. Lang Co Bay Lang Co Bay is located at the bottom of Hai Van Pass, which lies between Da Nang and Hue cities on the central coast. Lang Co is … [Read more...] about Nine ideal tourist destinations in Hue
17 must-see destinations in Hanoi
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VietNamNet Bridge - These are images of the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam's capital city. Hanoi Opera House The 2,600m2 theatre was designed by two French architects Harlay and Broyer. The construction took place from 1901 to 1911. It's a phenomenal piece of neo-classical French architecture featuring Gothic themes on the doors and domes with pillars, shuttered windows, balconies and a glass room. There are 3 main parts in this building: the lobby, the main audience room and the mirror room. The main lobby is the first place welcome visitors enter the theatre. It was made with high-quality stone of Italy. All small chandeliers are brass and look luxurious. Inside the opera house are a large stage and a main audience room with a size of 24x24m, with many small rooms for audiences on the central floor. At the back of the Opera House is a management chamber consisting of 18 make-up rooms, two rooms for voice training, a library and a meeting room. The Main Audience is … [Read more...] about 17 must-see destinations in Hanoi
Social News 16/7
Four people die in road accidents Police from the northern city of Hải Phòng said three people died and a person was badly injured in two car accidents in the locality. A car with an unknown number plate hit a woman who was walking on the sidewalk this morning, causing her death on the spot. The accident occurred on Road 212 which passes through Tiến Thắng Commune. The car left the scene after the accident. Also on the same road, a collision occurred last night between two motorcycles, leaving two people dead and one seriously injured. Initial investigations found that all the deceased were residents from Tiên Lãng District's Bắc Hưng and Quang Phục communes. Further investigation is underway. In related news, a 16-seat car lost control and crashed into a road divider on Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street, at the section belonging to Hồng Hải Ward in the northern province of Quảng Ninh's Hạ Long City this morning. Eight people who were injured in the accident were taken to hospital but Đỗ Mạnh … [Read more...] about Social News 16/7
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/12
Agribank rolls out EMV chip cards State-owned Agribank, one of the largest banks in Vietnam, rolled out a set of debit and credit cards for high security transactions using EMV chip technology in Hanoi on December 17. Highlight was MasterCard Credit Card Platinum (Agribank Platinum) which is believed to offer holders extra convenience and outstanding experiences. EMV, created by three world largest card associations – Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, is a technical standard for smart payment cards and for payment terminals and automated teller machines that can accept them. Each EMV card contains a microprocessor chip that creates a unique code for every transaction so that security against fraud is improved compared to magnetic stripe card that rely on the holder’s signature. Agribank is a pioneer in implementing the non-cash payment project in Vietnam and providing card services to clients in rural and remote areas. Petrol prices drop to 16,405 VND per litre The prices of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/12