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Nguyễn Việt Phường, director of Cần Thơ City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the city was diversifying its offerings to appeal to more visitors and has also supported community-based tourism sites.  … [Read more...] about Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta

Area: 4.9 square kilometres Population: Nearly 200,000 14 wards Located adjacent to Phú Nhuận District, Tân Bình District, District 1, District 10 It is the location of Xá Lợi Pagoda, the largest in the city   … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world

So come ‘tea-time’ at the end of the working week, a trip to the chippie was an observed family ritual. It still is today, and I’ve no doubt that on Friday evening UK time, there will be queues forming at various fish and chip establishments the length and breadth of the country. … [Read more...] about There’s no taste like home

Our friend was telling his son about this as a reminder that his family sticks together thanks to the determination of his grandmother. As a woman, I thought she was brave to do what she did, and admire her for that. In decisive moments, I believe women need to be strong, assertive and get their message across. Now it's illegal to own a weapon, but if you know what's important for your family, you'll find your own way to deliver the message.  … [Read more...] about Riverside spot offers great food and a view

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, Huỳnh Văn Hùng, chief of HCM City Statistics Office, said: “This indicator has gradually improved over the last 10 years, from 0.9 per 10,000 in 2009 to only 0.2 per 10,000 this year. The proportion of families having housing is 99.8 per cent. The average housing area per capita this year is 19.4 square metres per person.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

A game called “Speak-dating” is also being held, which allows people to come into contact with each other in different languages for five minutes of fun learning. Attractive prizes for the winners of the quiz include scholarships for language courses, t-shirts, hats and books. … [Read more...] about European languages day to take place