Exemplary models in realising patriotic emulation movement honoured

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Vice president Nguyen Thi Doan presents first prize to Doan Xuan Bo (baodientu.chinhphu.vn) Nhan Dan - An awards ceremony of a writing contest themed 'Modest and Noble Exemplary Models' was held in Hanoi on June 10 as part of events to mark the 65th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Appeal for Patriotic Emulation (1948-2013). First prize went to writer Doan Xuan Bo for his article titled 'A Way to Express Love to Vietnam's Sea and Islands', which tells about two students Cao Huy Hiep … [Read more...]

The arts are crucial to national development: Deputy PM

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Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan speaking at the working session (baodientu.chinhphu.vn) Nhan Dan - Literature and the arts are crucial components of the national culture and play a key role in the country's socio-economic development, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan while working with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) in Hanoi on June 7. At the working session, Deputy PM Nhan asked relevant ministries and sectors to reform their current plans and … [Read more...]

Vietnam to halve bad debt amount in 2013: govt

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HANOI – The State Bank of Vietnam will next year resolve half of the burden of bad debt, which now accounts for more than 8 percent of the banking system's total lending, the government said on Wednesday. Motorcyclists are seen riding on the Chuong Duong bridge over the Red River in Hanoi, on June 28. The State Bank of Vietnam will next year resolve half of the burden of bad debt, which now accounts for more than 8 percent of the banking system's total lending, the government … [Read more...]