Ha Noi blogger to spend 15 months in jail for slander Ha Noi blogger Pham Viet Dao has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to abusing his rights to freedom and democracy. The court ruled that his actions had infringed upon State interests, rights and legitimate interests of organisations or citizens under Article 258 of the Penal Code. The jail term will starts from the date he was detained on June 13, 2013, the court ruled. The indictment read that Dao, 62, residing in Buoi ward, Tay Ho district, authored three blogs -Phamvietdao3.blogspot.com, Phamvietdao4.blogspot.com and Chientranhtrungviet.blogspot.com - on which he posted 91 articles slandering the Party and State. At the yesterday's trial in the capital city, Dao admitted his guilt, saying his actions were a result of a lack of awareness of the law. He promised not to repeat his actions. Dao has 15 days to appeal the verdict. 200kg of black coral seized in Quang … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 21/3
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Crane hits cement gate, three die Nghe An's Yen Thanh District. The accident took place after a local, Dinh Quang Nang, forgot to lower the crane, which later crashed on the gate. Witnesses recalled that the brick-and-cement gate, which weighed around 8 to 10 tonnes, fell on the crane, deforming it and killing Nang, his son, and an other man. The local authority has supported the deceased's families by holding memorial services. The case is under investigation. Forest fires engulf Hoang Lien National Park Raging forest fires broke out in Na Hang area, away 3km from Seo My Ty hamlet, Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district in the northern Lao Cai province on March 5. The fires continued to spread into Seo My Ty hamlet on March 6 and swept through Hoang Lien National Park fueled by dry weather and strong winds. Local militiaman and relevant agencies in Sa Pa district are closely cooperating to battle the fires and contain them. Lao Cai province's People's … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 7/3
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Book delves into Nguyen apparel Nguyen Van Nhan's works can be seen in the nation's first book on ceremonial costumes of the Nguyen Dynasty released last week. Researcher Tran Dinh Son's Dai Le Phuc Viet Nam Thoi Nguyen (Vietnamese ceremonial clothes under Nguyen Dynasty) (1802-1945) is divided into four parts: historical documents on Nguyen Dynasty costumes; photos of painter Nguyen Van Nhan's 54 works on ceremonial costumes at the An Nam Court; an index in French with illustrations of costumes for civil and military mandarins; and a picture collection of the dynasty's emperors, queen and courtiers. Nhan's paintings are said to offer the most systematic and detailed picfures of costumes worn during the reign of the Nguyen Dynasty - from the emperor, prince, princess, consorts, civil and military mandarins, to the uniform of royal music bands and servants. The paintings were taken overseas and eventually auctioned by Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller, Santa Monica, … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 5/3
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VN cameraman strikes gold in Italy and Turkey competitions Vietnamese photographer Truong Huu Hung has been awarded gold medals for his works Tren Duong Ra Cho (On the Way to the Market) and Ngu Phu (Fisherman) at international photography in Italy and Turkey. The Italian contest was sponsored by FIAP, an international federation which links national photography associations. Hung's work was based on the theme "Women in Society". He also won an honorary certificate for his work Nhip Dieu Lang Chai (Rhythm of a Fishing Village). Hung's fellow photographers Ha Van Dong, Le Chau Dao, Nguyen Vu Phuoc and several others were awarded silver medals and honorary certificates by FIAP, the organisers said. The awards ceremonies for the two contests will be held in Montevarchi, Italy on March 15 and in Mersin, Turkey on March 22. Annual carnival to bring colour to Ha Long City The Ha Long Carnival 2014 will be held on April 30 in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh. The … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 4/3
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Second post-Tet cold snap to hit northern region A strong cold front is moving southwards and is expected to hit the northern region on February 18, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has reported. According to the national weather service, the second cold snap since the Lunar New Year is expected to bring heavy rain and temperatures below 15°C to all areas of the region. The cold weather should last for 3-4 days, before temperatures begin to rise. Northeastern winds in the Gulf of Tonkin and the northern part of the East Sea are expected to reach sustained speeds in category 7 (50-61 km/h) on the Beaufort scale, with gusts up to category 9 (75-88 km/h). Rough seas are also anticipated. Sweden creative day to be held in city The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam will coordinate with the HCMC government to organize the Sweden Creative Day exhibition in HCMC in two weeks this November. At the exhibition, enterprises and experts from Sweden will … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 18/2