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European Book Days underway in three cities

The 2019 European Book Days kicked off simultaneously in the three major cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang on May 2.

The ninth edition of the event is organised by the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), in collaboration with the embassies of EU member states in Vietnam.

It draws the participation of 10 European countries and comprises of various activities, including book presentations, exhibitions, discussions on European literature and screenings of books’ adaptations.

Notably, a writing contest on characters in European literature will be launched at the event.

The ninth European Book Days will run through May 25.
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Vietnamese, Chinese border guards kick off 2026 joint patrol

Vietnamese, Chinese border guards kick off 2026 joint patrol

At the event, commanders of both sides affirmed that the annual joint patrols between the Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard and the Mengzi Regional Border Guard reflect close coordination and stand out as a highlight in border external affairs, contributing to building a borderline of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.

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