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Having inspected Khanh Hoa’s implementation of the movement, Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet praised the province for its obtained achievements over the past time. To successfully carry out the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution on cultural life building and realizing Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s direction at the national cultural conference in 2021, the Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs asked Khanh Hoa’s steering committee to continue studying guidelines, policies, and directives of the Party, State, Government, and the Prime Minister on culture and build long-term plan to actualize those documents. Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet urged the province to raise the effectiveness of the operation of cultural institutions to meet people’s demands, regularly connect with local military agencies and units to raise the effectiveness of the implementation of the movement. The province should organize training courses and experience … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa’s implementation of cultural life building inspected

An old architecture work in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Department of Construction, Planning and Architecture of Hanoi has announced a plan to preserve 92 unique architectural works in the city. This will include 30 works managed by the municipal administration, 50 State-managed architectures, and 12 built before 1954. Under the plan, relevant agencies will be responsible for planning conservation and embellishment of architectural works; and building projects for managing, evaluating and verifying the quality of those to submit to the municipal People's Committee. The municipal administration will continue to guide the districts to maintain, renovate and repair a number of old architectural works built before 1954. According to the municipal People’s Committee, Hanoi has 1,216 works that are being managed in accordance with regulations on managing and using architectural works built before 1954 in the city./. VNA … [Read more...] about 92 old architecture works in Hanoi to be conserved

The company surpassed the evaluation of the exclusive Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) from the HR Asia organization by prioritizing the human element and focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the work environment. Based on valid information gained through an in-depth analysis, unique 360-degree insights into employees' engagement, motivation, expectations as well as comparative data against industry and market averages, DKSH Vietnam has maintained its top position for another year. In addition, DKSH Vietnam has also been certified as a Great Place to Work, based entirely on the employees’ voice through the Trust Index© survey, a research-backed employee survey proven to help companies quantify their organizational culture, measure employee engagement, and drive meaningful impact with business and people. These recognitions demonstrate DKSH’s commitment to its values and culture that the company has consistently built for over 30 years in Vietnam. To … [Read more...] about DKSH Vietnam receives “Great Place to Work” award for the first time

Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) in HCMC spotlighted the long-lasting traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, saying the two countries have always supported each other in their struggles for national independence in the past, and in the national construction and development at present. Lap expressed his wish to for further coordination and support from the Indian Consulate General in HCMC and the Indian Business Association in Vietnam in organizing people-to-people events in the city, contributing to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship and solidarity between the two nations. For his part, Indian Consul General in HCMC Madan Mohan Sethi affirmed Vietnam is always the most important partner of his country in Southeast Asia. According to the diplomat, now is the most appropriate time for India and Vietnam to further promote cooperation activities, especially … [Read more...] about Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC

Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska (centre) speaks at the press meeting on August 11. (Photo: VNA) Binh Dinh (VNA) – Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska will be present at the finale of Miss World Vietnam 2022, scheduled to take place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh, on August 12 evening. At a press meeting in Binh Dinh on August 11, Pham Kim Dung, head of the beauty pageant’s organising board, said the Miss World 2021 will also join charitable activities in Quy Nhon. Karolina Bielawska said this is the first time she has set foot in Vietnam, and that she can feel the warm welcome for her from all people. She comes to the contest’s finale to show her support for all contestants so that they can achieve their goals, she added. With 37 contestants, the finale is set to begin at 8pm on August 12 at Hai Giang Peninsula of Quy Nhon city. Miss World Vietnam 2022 is the second edition of the Miss World Vietnam pageant. In 2019, Luong Thuy Linh, a … [Read more...] about Miss World 2021 to attend finale of Miss World Vietnam 2022

The ritual is held every year on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, when the Chut people finish sowing seeds in holes on their land. They perform the ritual to tell genies and their ancestors about their work. They also pray for lush fields, fruitful orchards, good health, and good fortune. The holding of the “Filling the Holes” ritual aims to preserve, promote, and pass on folkloric customs and traditional rituals. At the same time, it contributes to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of the Chut ethnic minority group, towards them becoming typical cultural tourism products. On the occasion, presented 46 gift sets (including gifts and cash) were presented to Chut ethnic minority households./. VNA … [Read more...] about Chut ethnic minority celebrate “Filling the Holes” ritual

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. – The 14th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on August 11 after two and a half days of sitting. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said the meeting had completed all tasks as scheduled. Read full story – Standing members of the steering committee in charge of a project to draft a strategy for building and completing a law-governed socialist state of Vietnam by 2030, with a vision to 2045, held a meeting with the Central Theoretical Council in Hanoi on August 11. Members of the council showed their support for the draft strategy, which they said has been prepared in a methodological, democratic and scientific manner that guarantees the Party’s comprehensive and absolute leadership, firmly maintains the socialist orientation, and doesn’t include loopholes for hostile forces to take advantage of to sabotage the Party, State or regime. Read full story … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest August 12

Representative of Hanwha Life Vietnam received the “Best companies to work for in Asia 2022” Award at a ceremony on August 11. — Photo courtesy of the company Hanwha Life Vietnam was honoured as one of the “Best companies to work for in Asia 2022,” the most prestigious regional award in human resources by HR Asia Magazine at a ceremony on August 11. The international award recognised Hanwha Life’s persistent efforts over the past decade in Viet Nam to build the best working environment for employee engagement based on "self-motivation, civilisation and integration." Joining the prestigious award for the first time, Hanwha Life has surpassed many other players in the sector to secure impressive high scores. The survey results show that the company’s average scores in all three categories are higher than in the industry. Among them, Core (corporate culture and personnel structure) reached 4.41 compared to the industry average of 3.71; Self (emotions and thoughts of each … [Read more...] about Hanwha Life Vietnam wins ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2022’ Award

Bitexco Group’s Chairman Vu Quang Hoi and Representative of The Dwight Schools, Chancellor Stephen Spahn, signed an agreement to establish the international Dwight School Hanoi. Photo: Bitexco Group Bitexco, one of the leading multidisciplinary economic groups in Viet Nam, with a history of 37 years operating in the fields of real estate, hydropower, construction, financial investment, mining, oil and gas, has expanded its activities to education. On August 11, the Bitexco Group and The Dwight Schools, a leading global network of International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, officially formed a partnership to establish the international Dwight School Hanoi, which the group says will realise its ambition to enhance the quality of education and educate the future generation of Viet Nam. The future school will combine the 150-year legacy of excellence from Dwight, a pioneer in the International Baccalaureate program, to deliver the most advanced co-educational program from … [Read more...] about Bitexco develops international school in Ha Noi

Woodworkers in a small craft village in Hanoi’s outskirts have had reputation for creating the most sophisticated Buddha statues in Vietnam. After nearly a hundred years, the statue of “Thousand-Handed Quan Yin Buddha” in Dai Quan Pagoda, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province still retains its beauty. The Buddha has a gentle face, calm half-closed eyes. Her two hands are clasped in front of the chest, praying for peace for mankind, while the other 998 hands stretch out, ready to protect and help her Buddhists. The statue of “Thousand-Handed Quan Yin Buddha” in Dai Quan Pagoda, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province. Photo: Xuan Thanh The “Thousand-Handed Buddha” statue of Dai Quan Pagoda, like hundreds of thousands of Buddha sculptures being revered in temples across Vietnam, was created by talented craftsmen from the Son Dong fine arts craft village.The outer layer of gold vermilion paint covering the Buddha statue made from jackfruit wood is almost intact, … [Read more...] about [Uniqueness of Hanoi’s craft villages] Son Dong – the most famous Buddha statue making village