Action month for children

In her opening speech at the ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Child Online Protection 2023 in Jakarta, Puspayoga said in order to protect children from the increasingly broad, expansive, and aggressive negative contents in the digital space, member countries of ASEAN have affirmed their commitment to combating online child exploitation and abuse. The commitment takes form in the Declaration on the Protection of Children from All Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse in ASEAN as well as the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Protection of Children from All Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse. Moreover, several ASEAN states have formulated essential policies related to the protection of their children, the minister highlighted. At the national level, the Indonesian Government has long ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and committed to fully guaranteeing the fulfillment of children's rights, including the right to voice their thoughts, she noted, adding that the … [Read more...] about ASEAN protects children on cyber space

The newly re-built school, with a total area of more than 300 square metres, comprises two classrooms and a playground and aims to improve the academic environment for both teachers and students. The initiative is being carried out with the support of the Saigon Children’s Charity CIO as part of its school building programme, which pledges to benefit around 100 students annually. According to Erick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam, the scheme is aligned with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal of extending quality education to the community. “Providing and enabling the younger generation with a safe and conducive learning environment is a top priority for us. It’s a rewarding journey, particularly when we progress hand-in-hand with our valued partners to nurture Vietnam's emerging talent,” said Contreras. The O Trao site of the school, established in 2009, was the focus of this project due to its deteriorating state. The site is home … [Read more...] about BASF Vietnam rebuilds seventh school

Actress Phuong Anh Dao, who plays Nhan, in a scene from 'Glorious Ashes'. (Photo courtesy of An Nam Films) Hanoi (VNA) - Tro tan ruc ro ( Glorious Ashes ) has become Vietnam’s representative in the preliminary round of the international feature film category at the 2024 Oscars. A National Council, specifically established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, chose the film with the highest vote. This work marks the return after a 10-year absence of director Bui Thac Chuyen since Loi nguyen huyet ngai (The Curse of the Blood Wormwood). Film Tro tan ruc ro is adapted from two short stories by novelist Nguyen Ngoc Tu: Tro tan ruc ro (Glorious Ashes) and Cui muc troi ve (Rotten Firewood Returns). Chuyen narrates the fate of devastated people in Thom Rom hamlet - a poignant Western fishing village in southernmost Ca Mau province. The film centres on the unusual love lives of three women. Their story presents a contrast between the tumultuous feelings within … [Read more...] about ‘Tro tan ruc ro’ to represent Vietnam at 2024 Oscars

Check out the latest news in Vietnam today: Society -- Water levels in rivers across Vietnam’s Can Tho City have risen over the past few days due to high tide and are expected to peak at 2.10-2.15 meters from 5:00 am to 6:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm between Saturday and Monday next week, according to the municipal weather center. -- At least three people died and three others required emergency medical treatment in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on Friday evening in northern Ha Giang Province, with two of them confirmed dead on the spot, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. -- The Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) undersea communication cable encountered a problem on Wednesday this week, thereby affecting Internet connection from Vietnam to Singapore, according to Vietnamese telecommunication carriers. -- Ho Chi Minh City needs from 75,500 to 81,500 employees in various sectors including trade, real estate, … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – September 30