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Alumni are regarded ambassadors to strengthen Australia and Vietnam relations amid joint efforts to work together on a variety of educational and training projects. Vietnamese people who studied in Australia have contributed to Vietnam’s development and acted as ambassadors to foster bilateral relationship. Australian Trade and Tourism Minister, Senator the Hon Don Farrell praises the role of alumni in Australia-Vietnam relations. Photo: Embassy of Australia in Hanoi Australian Trade and Tourism Minister, Senator the Hon Don Farrell has praised the role of alumni’s contributions to Vietnam and Australia bilateral relations. Alumni help to add depth to Australia's economic diplomacy, building trade, investment, and business linkages, not only in Vietnam, but more broadly in the Southeast Asian region, Senator Don Farrell said during a visit to Vietnam last month. The senator made the remarks at the inauguration of the Australian Alumni Awards to honor the … [Read more...] about Alumni bridge Australia and Vietnam

There was this one comment I remember vividly: "It was such a pleasant surprise to learn that there were so many Covid-19 doctors who have a knack for writing." This reader articulated a sentiment I've held for a long time: many professionals in the medical field are adept writers and presenters. Thus, I am far from surprised, and indeed agree, with the fact that four of the 27 medical schools use national literature test results in their admissions processes. It is often overlooked, but the study of human nature is a common ground between the medical and literary fields. While medicine studies the human body in order to treat illnesses, literature describes and explains human behaviors in order to gain insight into the inner life. The medical field's goal is to prevent physical harm, but in many cases, the psyche and one's interpersonal relationships are often a source of that harm. And medicine, particularly psychiatry and psychology, plays a crucial role in providing people … [Read more...] about How literature can benefit medical schools

During the final days of April, Thuy Duong, a Hanoi resident, went on two cliff camping trips. Such tourism is not popular in Vietnam, and private tours for this activity are non-existent. Duong first discovered the concept of cliff camping around five to seven years ago through foreign travel websites, but it is only now that she has had the opportunity to pursue it. Duong's group embarks on a trekking trip through the Lan Ty Valley in the northern Lang Son Province in late April, 2023. Photo courtesy of Thuy Duong Her first adventure took place in Lan Ty Valley in Lang Son Province that borders China. Along with her friends, Duong engaged in various activities such as trekking through endemic forests and exploring caves. The highlight was camping on a cliff near the peak of Mat Than Mountain. The camp spot was in the middle of the valley, surrounded by mountains and forests. "It was difficult to reach the camp spot. There was heavy rain and thunder on our … [Read more...] about Cliff camping in Vietnam: an adventure amid stunning landscapes

Hanoi is conducting power cuts rotationally across the city amid the power shortages due to the prolonged hot weather, which has affected local residents. On Friday, many areas in Long Bien District faced power cuts. From 4 pm, hundreds of people went to Aeon Mall Long Bien to shop and avoid the heat. On the day, the city’s temperature reached up to 38 degrees centigrade. A representative from Long Bien Power Company said people were informed of the power shortage so they could take measures to avoid the heat. At 7 pm, Aeon Mall Long Bien also had to close due to the power cut. At 10 pm on the same day, crowds came to the area near the Red River to seek shelter. A group of students hired tents to stay by the river overnight. Nguyen Van Thang, 21, from Hanoi University of Technology, said that his rented house is often very hot in summer. The power cut worsened the situation. So, he and his friends often go to parks and the area … [Read more...] about Hanoians flock to supermarkets, parks to escape heat wave

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spent time visiting a local beer spot in Hanoi to enjoy bia hoi (light Vietnamese draft beer) after he arrived in the Vietnamese capital city on Saturday afternoon. PM Albanese joined a crowd at a draft beer spot on Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District to drink ice-cold draft beer and have lunch there. The Australian leader sat at the same table as that of Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh and Director of the State Protocol Department Nguyen Viet Dung. Before visiting the draft beer spot, PM Albanese bought a loaf of banh mi, a Vietnamese baguette served with different fillings, for lunch. A staff member of a banh mi stall gives banh mi to PM Albanese. A representative of the Vietnam-based brewer Habeco briefs PM Albanese on the history and development of Hanoi draft beer. PM Albanese jointly says “Mot, hai, ba, do!” (one, two, three, Cheers!) and chats with … [Read more...] about Australian PM tries Hanoi draft beer during visit to Vietnam

Illustrative photo (Photo: thestar.com.my) Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia has issued a regulation that allows the export of marine sediment in the form of sea sand after banning for 20 years, according to Xinhua. It quoted local media as reporting on May 29 that the regulation about sea sand export is stipulated under the Government Regulation about Management of Marine Sedimentation Products, which states that sea sand can be used for domestic reclamation, infrastructure development for government businesses, infrastructure development by actors, and exports. The regulation was signed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on May 15 and took effect immediately, replacing the previous regulation issued in 2003 that banned sea sand export s over concerns about illegal fishing. To obtain export permits for sea sand , exporters must submit a permit request and a proposal detailing their plans, partners, and the exact location or coordinate points of the water area they want to … [Read more...] about Indonesia resumes sea sand exports after banning for 20 years

The signing ceremony between VietHarvest and partners in HCM City on Friday. — Photo Courtesy VietHarvest VietHarvest on Friday announced its national expansion to HCM City, a year after its Ha Noi launch. The announcement included agreements with Vietnam Airlines and IHG, who have both pledged to support the growth of VietHarvest through the provision of surplus food. Vietnam Airlines commits to supply excess food from its kitchens to the enterprise, ensuring that quality food is put to good use. In addition to Vietnam Airlines' commitment, IHG doubled-down on its own work with VietHarvest. IHG was one of the founding partners of VietHarvest in Ha Noi. The group inked a partnership with VietHarvest that sees this commitment expand into the southern metropolis of HCM City. VietHarvest - co-founded by long-time social enterprise advocate Jimmy Pham - works to collect quality surplus food from hotels, restaurants and other partners, and deliver it using refrigerated vehicles … [Read more...] about VietHarvest to expand to HCM City