The event aims to celebrate the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam that is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2; the 91st founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV); and respond the theme of 2021, “The Youth’s Start-ups”. … [Read more...] about Over 50,000 youths participate in Spring Volunteer Campaign
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In wheelchair, paraplegic Lai Chi-wai climbs up skyscraper in Hong Kong
“But, I want to tell everyone, it doesn’t have to be like that. If a disabled person can shine, they can at the same time bring about opportunity, hope, bring about light, they don’t have to be viewed as weak.” … [Read more...] about In wheelchair, paraplegic Lai Chi-wai climbs up skyscraper in Hong Kong
Portrait of an artist on a bridge
But good fortune rarely smiles on talent. Everyone passes through difficult periods in their lives, but it seems that artists suffer even more. Those like 62-year-old Minh have to work doubly hard to overcome obstacles and pursue their passion with continued gusto. … [Read more...] about Portrait of an artist on a bridge
An overseas Vietnamese: Covid-19 infected, in lockdown and the desire to fly back home
This is the third time the British Government has issued a national lockdown. The first run from March 25, 2020 to mid-July 2020. During that time, hospitals were overcrowded, the schools were closed. The number of daily infections kept running up-ward. The record number of infections is beaten every day and hundreds died daily. We all lived in fear within such a terrible plague. Everyone was afraid and somewhat confused. … [Read more...] about An overseas Vietnamese: Covid-19 infected, in lockdown and the desire to fly back home
Saigon’s hidden ‘com tam’ gem
The homemade trung kho long dao at Com Tam Chi Nam, Tan Canh Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Nam Vuong / Tuoi Tre News “Some of my customers were elementary school students when they first ate at my stall, and they still do even thought they have [grown up and] got married or returned from studying abroad,” she said. … [Read more...] about Saigon’s hidden ‘com tam’ gem