Xuyen only moved to HCMC two months ago. His main work involves leveling crushed stones, watering and pouring concrete. He often chooses to work the night shift because the salary is higher than the day shift, at about VND500,000 ($21.64) per night. … [Read more...] about Upgrade work speeds up on HCMC flood-prone street
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Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
Sponsored by Salonpas, this year’s event has been renamed Salonpas HCMC Marathon, featuring five distances—42, 21, 10, 5 and 1.5 kilometers. As part of the event, more than 50 people with disabilities will join the “OI RUN: Run with People with Disabilities” program on the same day. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
The UN Human Rights Council's UPR mechanism was established in 2008 and is one of the outstanding successes, built on the principles of transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, promoting dialogue and cooperation between countries. With a consistent policy on the protection and promotion of human rights, Vietnam attaches special importance to and always fully and seriously implement its obligations and commitments in line with UPR mechanism, including the implementation of approved UPR recommendations. During cycle three, Vietnam received 291 recommendations from 122 countries and accepted 241 of them. On December 31, 2019, the Vietnamese Prime Minister approved the Master Plan to implement UPR recommendations cycle three, which Vietnam approved in Decision No. 1974/QD-TTg. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
The first human trial of COVID-19 vaccine Nanocovax begins in Vietnam on December 17 with the first three volunteers, receiving injections at the Military Medical Academy. (Photo: VNA) She said that the Military Medical University gave 75mcg of Nanocovax, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Vietnam, to three volunteers on January 12. This is the highest dose of the vaccine given to volunteers during the first stage of human trials. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
Young calligrapher renowned for his talent introduces art to new generation
My 10th year anniversary is coming in 2021-2022. I hope to successfully have another solo exhibition to celebrate this life milestone. It will not only be a show but also a performance and visual installation that connects different aspects of my career in the last 10 years, since first becoming a calligraphy hobbyist to working internationally as a professional artist. Ten years doesn't sound that long, but it's not that short for a young calligrapher. I am very excited to look back at my changes over the years, and I can’t wait until my 20th, 30th or maybe 50th anniversary. … [Read more...] about Young calligrapher renowned for his talent introduces art to new generation