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Hanoi, Saigon among 49 most costly places for expats in Asia

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According to the result from a new survey conducted by the prestigious consulting firm ECA International, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been ranked 41st and 43rd in the list of the 49 most expensive cities for expatriates in Asia.

A cozy Christmas Night with RMIT Red and White Party

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Although Christmas is not an official holiday in Vietnam,it is considered a precious occasion for people to refresh their lives and enjoy intimate Christmas atmosphere with friends, family and acquaintances.

VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: DEC 12-18

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It is already the middle of December, with cold dry weather experienced in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City while warm and damp in the central region. Get latest news with Vietnam Online this week.

Tet holiday tour exclusively for foreigners in Mekong Delta

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You are staying in Ho Chi Minh City or planning to visit the city next month but having no idea where to go and what to do? Join “Tây ănTết ta 2012” (Foreigners enjoy Tet holiday 2012), a tour provided by Saigontourist to comprehend how Vietnam really is.

Famed Latin musicians performing in Hanoi

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Two Latin musicians, Maurice Reyna and Yoko Yoshizawa, are performing in a small concert in Hanoi from the 12th to 19th December.

29 fireworks to brighten Hanoi sky at Tet Eve night

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In the occasion of this Tet Holiday, Hanoi is carrying out 29 fireworks points with duration of 15 minutes from 12.00pm to 12.15pm at the Eve night, 23 January 2012.

Half a USD to fly Hanoi – HCM route with VietJet Air

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After the first promotion in the occasion of debut with VND100,000 for Hanoi-HCM route, the brand new budget carrier Vietjetair continues to launch a shocking campaign, in which VND10,000 price (less than half a USD) for the same route is offered.

Celebrate Christmas 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City

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What to do in Ho Chi Minh for Christmas? Though it is still over a week until Christmas, visitors to Ho Chi Minh City can already feel the Christmas atmosphere which have spread and covered almost every corner. Below is what you can do to celebrate Christmas in Ho Chi Minh City for the year 2011.

Massive airport plans in Vietnam

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In order to guarantee that domestic aviation infrastructure is able to meet the increasing demand of both foreign and Vietnamese passengers, many new projects upgrading and constructing airports are proposed and implemented along Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi Opera House feature Korean opera

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A grand music show featuring opera and classical music performed by leading artists from Korea is taking place at Hanoi Opera House on Sunday, December 17th, 2011.

Sapa commences new effort to enhance tourism environment

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In an effort to boost the image of Sapa tourism, the governing officials have recently implemented a new campaign to improve the destination’s tourism and commercial activities.

A guide to Christmas in Hanoi 2011

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Christmas is coming to town in Hanoi, along with truly freezing weather Hanoians are expecting for their winter season.

Ninh Thuan to build $10M theater for Miss Earth 2012

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Groundbreaking ceremony of the great San Ho (Coral) Theater, which costs no less than US$10 million, recently took place on December 10th, 2011 in the coastal city of Phan Rang – Thap Cham.

Conference about “Dong Dao” to hold at L’Espace Hanoi

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conference on Vietnamese traditional singing style of Children (otherwise known as “Dong Dao”) is taking place at L’Espace Hanoi (24 TrangTien Street), on Saturday, December 20th 2011.

VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK 5 – 11 DECEMBER

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Hanoi is going through the very first cold days of the winter with temperature ranging from 9 to 18 degree Celsius. High humidity of 68% makes the temperature seemingly colder than it actually is. Read more about weather news and events previews on Vietnam Online this week.

Jetstar introduces huge domestic promotions

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Jetstar Pacific has just launched new promotion campaign for domestic flights on the route between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Haiphong and Vinh City.

Symphony concert at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House 12/9

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Music lovers in the Southern metropolis are happily living in the days of rhythms with a number of grandiose performance, gala and concert.

Miss Earth 2012 back to Vietnam

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After the beautifully choreographed, highly acclaimed success at Nha Trang in 2010, Miss Earth pageant contest will return to Vietnam central coast in 2012, this time at Ninh Thuan – another spectacle of Earth’s natural beauty.

New conservation campaign to enhance tourism value of Cam Thanh Village

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According to Quang Nam authorities, the province’s governance has approved a new campaign to conserve and protect tourism value of Cam Thanh village – a potential destination for eco-tourism in Hoi An.

Vietnam Airlines launched non-stop flights to London

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The national carrier Vietnam Airlines is launching non-stop flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to London on this Thursday, December 8th, 2011.

VietJet Air launched with massive discount

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Amid the cooling off of the domestic air market competition, with VNA taking over Jetstar Pacific, Indochina and Trai Thien getting their licenses taken away, a new player has decided it is time to join the game.

Hanoi Opera House to host Christmas concert

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Information from Hanoi Opera House has revealed a special concert named “The Christmas Particular” will premiere on Monday, 19 December 2011 in early celebration of this year Christmas.

Dialektos Italian Jazz concert this weekend

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Jazz enthusiasts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are getting the taste of Italian Jazz flavor with the live concert titled “Dialektos”, taking place at Labour Theater (42 TrangTien Street, Hanoi) on December 9th, 2001, and at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (112 Nguyen Du Street, HCM City) on December 11th, 2011.

New wonder of the world demands a new premium

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For the first timers who wish to visit the all-too-famous natural wonders of Vietnam, don’t count on what fellow travelers have been telling of how much a bargain Ha Long bay is.

Free movie screening during 17th Vietnam Film Festival

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To celebrate the 17th Vietnam Film Festival, Vietnam Department of Cinema and National Cinema Center will co-host a movie week from December 2nd to 8th, 2011.

Guitar Gala 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City

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The Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music is hosting the biggest guitar gala ever from December 8th to 18th to celebrate its 55th birthday.

VIETNAMONLINE THIS WEEK 28 NOV – 4 DEC

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Hanoi starts to feel the coldness of winter these days. Though the city is expecting a sunny weekend, high wind speed (14km/h) and the temperature from 12-23 Degree Celsius give tourists a chance to taste humid sub-tropical coldness at the beginning of this winter. Read more weather news and events previews on Vietnam Online this week.

Hanoi Flower Festival 2012

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To celebrate the New Year 2012, Hanoi is hosting a four-day grand flower festival around Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake), starting on December 30th, 2011.

Himalayan Arts & Culture exhibition in Hanoi

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The first of its kind “Himalayan Arts and Culture Exhibition” is taking place at Gallery Module 7 (No. 83 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi), from December 1st to December 4th, 2011.

American Scott Ezell to lecture on writing in Hanoi

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Want to brag about those fascinating mountain ranges that stretch for endless miles, but unable to conjure up the words that can faithfully portray the beauty that your eyes tell you?

Tet holiday expected to last for 9 days

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Tet, the most important holiday of a year for Vietnamese, is approaching fast. Most businesses are busy finishing up the financial year and deciding bonuses for employees, while people in the country and city are already planning on what to wear and how to spend their vacation.

Art exhibition to be hosted at ancient houses in Hoi An

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At the end of 2011, two art exhibitions are to be hosted by two well-known ancient houses in Hoi An Town.

Hoi An listed in top 10 food & wine destinations in Asia

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Last week, TripAdvisor, the world-famous online travel website announced its lists of top hotels, destinations and food destinations all over the world in 2011.

Hanoi Beer Festival to bring new tradition

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Continuing the success of previous events, Hanoi Beer Festival 2011 is going to be held at Quan Ngua Sports Complex (on Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi), on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 from 9am to 4pm.

2nd Street Festival in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City coming up fast

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In a major bid to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Denmark, a 2nd Street Festival is taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh on November 29th and 30th respectively.

“Ăn và Ngủ” fine art exhibition to open in Ho Chi Minh City this December

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Information from Craig Thomas Gallery indicates that an intimate cocktail party will start the fine art exhibition named “Ăn và Ngủ” (Eating and Sleeping) by well-known painter Lim KhimKa Ty at 6.00pm on Friday, December 2nd.

Festival Hue 2012 ignites National Tourism Year 2012

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The festival is going on for 9 days, from 7/4 – 15/4/2012 in the ancient capital of Hue. Festival Hue 2012 is also the first major event to raise the curtain for Vietnamese National Tourism Year 2012.

UNESCO recognizes Xoan as a world heritage

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Vietnam’s Xoan singing has been added to UNESCO list of “intangible heritage” in urgent need of protection, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s National Cultural Heritage Department.

Danish movie week in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this December

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To celebrate the 40th year of diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Denmark, the Embassy of Denmark is putting on the Denmark movie Week.

VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK: NOV 21 -27

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Hanoi city is expecting a cloudy weekend with light rains, which may induce coldness. Late-coming winter is bringing Hanoians joyfulness and even if light rain occurs, it cannot sadden them thanks to beautiful autumn still remaining. Read more weather news and events previews on Vietnam Online This Week.

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