January 16, 2012
A local woman is offering food, carps and clothing for the Kitchen Gods On the 23rd of the last lunar month every year, the large kitchen in Ms Ly Thi Phuong’s house in Hanoi’s Gia Lam District becomes extremely busy. The 56-year-old prepares for something important for most Vietnamese – a gala farewell party [...]
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January 8, 2012
Experts say more should be done to eliminate scam taxis after inspections led to the suspension of eleven firms in HCMC and Hanoi An imitation taxi passes foreign tourists near HCMC’s Ben ThanhâMarket. Experts say Vietnam must do more to eliminate illegal taxis that tarnish the image of major cities. Nguyen Chi Hieu hailed [...]
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January 22, 2011
A girl buys “lucky money” envelopes from a street vendor in HCMC. A tradition has emerged of gifting small, clean notes as “lucky money” during Tet festival. Moneychangers are enjoying brisk business, as consumers rush to buy new small-domination banknotes. Due to commercial bank shortages, black market money changing stalls crop up in Hanoi every [...]
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February 3, 2010
As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, most students are preparing to return to their hometowns, though an increasing number of them are opting to stay in HCM City to make extra cash. Students look for job at a job center in Ho Chi Minh City. LookAtVietnam – As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday [...]
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January 6, 2010
In preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays, Ho Chi Minh City theater troupes are preparing for a host of captivating productions. Renowned overseas Vietnamese actress Kieu Oanh (L) will perform for HCMC audiences during the upcoming Tet holidays in February (Photo: SGGP)LookAtVietnam - In preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New [...]
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September 4, 2009
LookAtVietnam – The HCM City Commercial Department will provide interest-free loans worth more than VND410 billion to traders of key goods for the Lunar New Year. After receiving the loan, traders will have to sell their goods at prices 10 per cent below normal market prices in the 15 days before Tet and 30 days [...]
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March 16, 2009
LookAtVietnam – Many overseas Vietnamese directors have been returning to Viet Nam to make films, inspired by the country’s culture and lifestyle. Seen it: A scene in the film Dong Mau Anh Hung (The Rebel) directed by overseas Vietnamese Charlie Nguyen.Charlie Nguyen, who directed the highly-acclaimed action thriller Dong Mau Anh Hung (The Rebel) two [...]
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