Who the Hell is Matt, 20 million views later

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend the "Where the Hell is Matt" video that's been all the rage on YouTube lately. The video shows a man, Matt, doing the same awkward dance with locals in 42 countries...

The rise of Ha Noi fast food

Hanoi has always been seen as a tough market to crack for western-style fast food companies but now kids in the capital city are happily eating hamburgers and fries."Western style fast food is undoubtedly gaining...

John McCain: The Manchurian Candidate connection

"John McCain:The Manchurian Candidate connection:McCain was subjected to 5 ½ years of Soviet driven "brain perversion techniques."Is he fit to bePresident and Commander in Chief of the military?U.S. Veteran...

Fire in the Sky

The UFO community must be quivering with anticipation and delight at this news."An unidentified flying object exploded in mid-air over a southern Vietnamese island, state media said Wednesday, a day after Cambodia's...

UFO Explosion/Sightings in Vietnam and Texas

"HANOI (Reuters) - An unidentified flying object exploded in mid-air over a southern Vietnamese island, state media said Wednesday, a day after Cambodia's air force retracted a report of a mysterious plane...

World's most earthquake-vulnerable cities

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorBurma's horrific situation, followed by China's recent disaster in such short order, has certainly let the world take notice and not be as complacent in that it couldn't...

Exhibition of painter’s work on Buddhism opens in Hanoi

An exhibition with the theme “Dao Phat va Tin nguong Viet” (Buddhism and Vietnamese faith) by painter Trinh Yen opened on May 15 to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale paintings which are a unique combination between Eastern...

Small earthquake strikes Hanoi

A small earthquake, believed to be aftershocks of a 7.8 magnitude quake in China, hit Hanoi at 01.35pm on May 12, causing waves of panic among employees and visitors at high-rise buildings. The 45-second aftershocks...

10,000 Dead in China Quake, More Feared

UPDATE:  6:04 p.m. EDT May 12, Death toll reaches 10,000Chinese authorities estimate 10,000 deaths in Sichuan province alone.  The earthquake was felt as far as away as Vietnam."The report came as Premier...

Pacific Airlines delays opening of two domestic routes

Vietnam’s second carrier PacificAirlines will postpone the operation of the HCM City – Danang and HCMCity – Buon Me Thuot routes schedule for August 2008 because petroleumand oil price rises, announced the...

Korean Film Festival to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam

The event aims to promote friendship relations and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). The RoK Film Festival is being held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi from May 8 to 10 by the RoK Embassy, the RoK Cultural Centre, Seoul Shinmun...

Viet Nam to host 2009 ASEAN Tourism Forum

The 2009 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2009) and ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting will take place in Ha Noi from January 5-12, 2009. The event will include a meeting of tourism working groups with experts and senior...

Israeli traditional folk music to be performed in Hanoi

Oy Division, one of the very few bands in Israel performing old traditional Jewish music, will give two performances in Hanoi on May 12 and 13.This is the highlight of the celebration of 15th anniversary of...

Spanish conductor to perform in Hanoi

Spanish conductor Carlos Cuesta will lead the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra on May 9.The concert is one of many cultural activities on the occasion of Europe Days in Vietnam.The conductor has selected a number of compositions, including some rare Spanish pieces and first...

Sa Pa Culture – Tourism Week to kick off

Culture and Tourism Week in Sa Pa northern mountainous province will be held from April 30 to May 5."The week will see various events such as “Cloud Festival” on Ham Rong mountain which feature...

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