Dark horses An Phuoc Binh Thuan Hospital and Hai Phuong Nam Phu Nhuan
sent the title favourites home after the semi-finals of the National
Futsal Cup yesterday in HCM City.
The HCM City-based Books Distribution Corp (Fahasa)
yesterday kicked off an exhibition of children''s books "Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year with Friends and Books" at three bookshops in HCM
City.
A TV series on ethnic Hoa (Vietnamese of Chinese origin) living in HCM
City''s District 5, commonly known as Cho Lon or Chinatown, has been
broadcast on Ho Chi Minh Television (HTV).
The English version of a memoir by noted former
vice-president Nguyen Thi Binh has just been published by Tri Thuc
Publishers and Phuong Nam Books Company.
The singing contest Ngoi Sao Phuong Nam (Southern
Star) has chosen 12 singers among 12,000 candidates who took part in the
final round, according to Vinh Long Television and Kmedia, the host of
the event.
The Kim Dong Publishing House has republished a collection of 11 books
for children written by late author Doan Gioi, one of the country''s most
talented contemporary writers.
The Phuong Nam Film Company has bought the exclusive
rights to 50 songs performed by noted overseas singer Khanh Ly for the
next 15 years. The company and the singer recently signed a contract.
