Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants also joined many folk games during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – The Vietnamese Association in France (UGVF) in coordination with the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France held a Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children living in the European country on October 1. The Mid-Autumn or Full-Moon Festival is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month which falls on September 29 this year. Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants joined many folk games during the festival. A performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Berlin, Germany (Photo: VNA) Meanwhile, thousands of Vietnamese children living in Berlin, Germany participated in a festive programme at Dong Xuan Centre. Minister-Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Berlin Chu Tuan Duc said the traditional custom of Vietnam has been preserved by the Vietnamese community and … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Festivals held for Vietnamese children in France, Germany
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Generali Vietnam donates new kitchen to children in Điện Biên Province
Delegates launch a new kitchen for children at Xa Dung Commune, Điện Biên Đông District, Điện Biên Province. — Photo courtesy of Generali Vietnam Generali Vietnam, in collaboration with the National Fund for Vietnamese Children, has launched a new kitchen for children at Xa Dung Commune, Điện Biên Đông District, Điện Biên Province. The kitchen is part of Bếp ấm cho em (Warm kitchen for children), a Generali Vietnam community initiative that brings a better life for Vietnamese children. The project aims to raise funds to build a kitchen and other auxiliary facilities for 81 disadvantaged children in Điện Biên Province. Generali Vietnam donated more than VNĐ250 million to help NFVC build a new kitchen, fully-equipped kitchen utensils, a covered dining area, and a new water tank for children in the remote Xa Dung B village and Ban Mai kindergarten. This is home to 81 children of Thai and Mông ethnic groups. The new kitchen will contribute to bringing more delicious, cleaner and … [Read more...] about Generali Vietnam donates new kitchen to children in Điện Biên Province
Shinhan Life Vietnam donates 1,200 lunch sets to HCM City Children’s Hospital
Shinhan Life’s representatives present free lunches to pediatric patients and their families at HCM City Children's Hospital. — Photo courtesy of the company Shinhan Life Vietnam donated 1,200 free lunches to pediatric patients and their families at HCM City Children's Hospital on October 1 as part of the company's annual CSR activities in Việt Nam. Previously, Shinhan Life’s representatives also donated VNĐ150 million to support treatment costs for children with difficult conditions and presented more than 120 gifts to medical staff and pediatric patients at the hospital's Clinical Hematology Department on the occasion of the mid-autumn festival. On the occasion of International Children's Day (June 1 this year), the company representatives also presented gifts to the young patients and donated 1,300 lunch meals to both the pediatric patients and their families at the city’s Children's Hospital 2. Pediatric patients and their families get free launchs at HCM City Children's … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life Vietnam donates 1,200 lunch sets to HCM City Children’s Hospital
Hanoi Autumn Festival is a success: 80,000 people attend
Under the golden sunshine and fresh breeze, the Hanoi Autumn Festival was successfully held over the weekend, attracting large crowds of visitors. With the theme "Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love," the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 was successful as its diverse program of activities attracted about 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. On October 1, the Hanoi Autumn Carnival, part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival, was held in a lively and colorful way in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times Held under the theme "Bright Colors of Autumn," the festival featured performances by art groups and the presence of women dressed in ao dai (traditional long robes), which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, was happy that her ancient gong … [Read more...] about Hanoi Autumn Festival is a success: 80,000 people attend
Indonesia, Malaysia cooperate to develop EV battery factory
Illustrative photo (Photo: Shutterstock) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia to develop an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Samalaju industrial park, according to the Indonesian Consul in Malaysia ’s Kuching city, Raden Sigit Witjaksono. The factory will use energy generated in a hydroelectric plant located in Bakun, Sarawak state of Malaysia. The Indonesia n diplomat said that for decades, Indonesia has cooperated with Sarawak in hydropower plants. Specifically, Indonesia's West Kalimantan province has bought electricity from hydroelectric plants located in Sarawak. In addition, the Sarawak state government has provided education support for the children of Indonesian migrant workers. Indonesian news agency Antara quoted Sigit as saying that Indonesia keeps promoting a mutually beneficial ecosystem between Indonesian migrant workers, companies and regulatory agencies of Indonesia and the state of … [Read more...] about Indonesia, Malaysia cooperate to develop EV battery factory
Green Future promotes Vietnam-Denmark cooperation for sustainable growth
With the presence of leading renewable energy developers in Vietnam, Denmark has contributed international resources to the country’s net-zero journey. Denmark in Your Eyes – an annual painting competition launched in Vietnam in 2016 – is an activity demonstrating Vietnam-Denmark cooperation in green growth in recent years. Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz speaks at the launch of Denmark in Your Eyes competition 2023. Photo: Danish Embassy in Hanoi The competition has “added a lot of value to strengthening our two countries’ long-term cooperation on promoting green and sustainable development,” said Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz. With more than 18,000 paintings submitted in the last competition, it shows the great popularity of the event among schoolchildren all over Vietnam. For that reason, “it is an amazing playground for Vietnamese children, not only to express wishes about their future but more importantly to come up … [Read more...] about Green Future promotes Vietnam-Denmark cooperation for sustainable growth