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30/07/2012

Chinese news media report Qing dynasty map that omits Hoang Sa and Truong Sa

(VOVworld) – The Chinese public has been closely following every development of Vietnam’s public disclosure of an ancient map proving its sovereignty over Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagos. Chinese news agencies have covered Vietnam’s revelation of a Chinese map showing that the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagos do not belong to China.

Chinese news media report Qing dynasty map that omits Hoang Sa and Truong Sa
29/07/2012

The 8th Tourism Cooperation Conference opens

(VOVworld)- Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam pledged further cooperation in developing tourism among three adjoining provinces of Savannakhet, Mukdahan , and Quang Tri. The commitment was made at the 8th Confe

The 8th Tourism Cooperation Conference opens
28/07/2012

International seminar on tourism development on East-West economic corridor

(VOVworld)-The Ministry of culture, sport and tourism and the Quang Tri provincial People’s committee today/ on Saturday held an international seminar on tourism development on East-West economic corridor. The economic corridor is created based on a road of 1,450 km with the west end at port city of Mawlamyine (Myanmar), crossing Thai provinces and Laotian provinces of Savannakhet, Vietnamese provinces of Quang Tri, and Đà Nẵng city as the east end. At the seminar, local and foreign delegates put forth plans for jointly tapping to

International seminar on tourism development on East-West economic corridor
26/07/2012

Ordinance catering for people who render services to the revolution announced

VOVworld)-The Presidential Office has announced the amended Ordinance on people who rendered services to the revolution which was approved by the National Assembly at its recent session. The beneficiaries will receive support in terms of healthcare, education, vocational training, housing and credit for production. The amendments also provide free insurance for the beneficiaries and their family members. Heroic mothers and their relatives, revolutionary soldiers suffering from chemical poisons also receive support as from this September.

Ordinance catering for people who render services to the revolution announced
25/07/2012

US supports strict DOC compliance

(VOVworld) - A number of US senators have voiced their strong support for full and strict compliance with the ASEAN-China declaration on East Sea issues and urged all parties to settle their disputes peacefully and lawfully.

US supports strict DOC compliance
24/07/2012

Workshop to preserve and promote the value of Ha Long Bay

(VOVworld) - Quang Ninh province today hosted an international workshop that aims to preserve, promote, and honor the value of the world natural heritage Ha Long Bay to make it Vietnam’s tourism trademark. Entitled “Preserving and promoting the value of world natural heritage Ha Long Bay - new vision”, the workshop brought together 150 domestic and international representatives, especially tourism professionals.

Workshop to preserve and promote the value of Ha Long Bay
21/07/2012

Young people pay tribute to martyrs

(VOVworld) – The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on Friday held a ceremony in the ancient Quang Tri citadel to launch a number of programs: “A Week of Gratitude”, “Remember the source of the water you drink”, and “Youth pay tribute to martyrs”. This is part of activities to mark the 65th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day on July 27th.

Young people pay tribute to martyrs