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Troussier arrives in Hanoi, ready to sign contract
Frenchman Philippe Troussier arrived in Hanoi on February 26, ready to take the hot seat of the national football team.
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Overseas Vietnamese join hands in spreading Vietnamese culture
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Phu Tho sees Sai Nga conical hat-making craft flourishing
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Spring colours fill Ninh Binh as farmers gear up for Tet market
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Spring Fair 2026 celebrates centuries-old crafts in modern Tet setting
More than a marketplace, the event offers visitors direct access to live demonstrations of age-old production methods, personal interaction with master artisans, and hands-on workshops that let them create their own pieces.
