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Vietnam seeks int’l support to clear bombs, mines

25/05/2013 | 15:49:00

Vietnam is seeking further international support in its continued attempt to overcome the consequences of post-war bombs and mines that still litter the country.

Grand ceremony marks Buddha’s birthday

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) on May 24 held a grand ceremony at Hanoi-based Quan Su pagoda to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2557th birthday.

Nation celebrates Buddha’s birthday

A delegation of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government’s Committee for Religious Affairs on May 23 visited dignitaries of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2557th birthday.

Greater efforts urged to find remains of martyrs

26/05/2013 | 16:06:56

The Party’s Politburo has issued a directive on accelerating the search and gathering of remains of fallen soldiers from now until 2020 and following years.

Hanoi hotlines help protect foreign tourists

26/05/2013 | 16:06:04

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to launch two hotlines to clamp down on crime against foreign tourists.

Vietnamese in northern Laos support Truong Sa

25/05/2013 | 18:49:25

The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Oudomxay Province and Vietnamese investors in northern Laos on May 24 raised a total of 140 million VND (approximately 7,000 USD), to help people and soldiers in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

Various activities mark VN-Japan ties in HCM City

25/05/2013 | 18:45:57

An exhibition on opportunities to study and work in Japan and a ceremony to award winners of the second Japanese writing contest were held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25, as part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Ambassador: Buddha’s teachings remain relevant today

25/05/2013 | 18:39:31

It has been over 2,500 years since the birth of Buddha and yet Lord Buddha’s teachings remain as relevant as ever, said Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, Vietnam’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at Vesak Day 2013 celebrations at the UN Headquarters in New York on May 24.

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