Hanoi Run for Children 2019 collected nearly 1.2 billion VND to support disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart diseases. (laodongthudo.vn) The run was co-hosted by the Vietnam – Canada Friendship Association (VCFA), the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations, and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam. President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga said the event has connected kindhearted people to support disadvantaged children across the country. “The Run is a community good deed to build a society of compassion. It illustrates the friendly relationship between Hanoi, Vietnam and Canada,” Mrs. Nga said. All the donations will be spent on supporting disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart diseases at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, the Hanoi Heart Hospital, and the Heartbeat Vietnam of VinaCapital Foundation. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Run for Children 2019 supports disadvantaged children nationwide
Expos in 2019
Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân named Miss Universe Việt Nam 2019
Miss Universe Việt Nam 2017 (left) H'Hen Niê is giving the crown to Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân who was crowned Miss Universe Việt Nam 2019 on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Phan Sáu KHÁNH HÒA — Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân has beaten 44 others contestants from across the country to be crowned Miss Universe Việt Nam 2019. With measurements of 83-60-90, and 175cm tall, the 24-year-old from HCM City secured the crown on the final night of the pageant which concluded in Nha Trang City, the central coastal province of Khánh Hòa on Saturday. This is the fourth edition of Miss Universe Việt Nam since the first time it was held in 2008. The semi-final and final rounds of the contest have all been held in Nha Trang City. Top five of the Miss Universe Việt Nam 2019 contest in bikini show on the final night of the pageant which … [Read more...] about Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân named Miss Universe Việt Nam 2019
Vietnam – Laos trade hits 940 million USD in ten months
The figure was unveiled at a meeting of permanent Cabinet members in Hanoi on December 7 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The two-way trade is projected to hit 1.1-1.2 billion USD in 2019, up 12.6 percent year-on-year, surpassing the targets of 1 billion USD and 10 percent set by the Government. Vietnam has become the third biggest investor in Laos with 413 projects valued at 4.22 billion USD, with the most outstanding a joint venture of Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), projects of Vietnam Rubber Group, Muong Thanh Hotel, Crow Plaza, LaoViet Bank, and Xekaman 1 hydropower plant. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaking at the meeting Besides, Vietnam has committed to providing 3.25 trillion VND (139.8 million USD) in non-refundable aid for Laos during the 2016-2020 period, including 707 billion VND in the 2019 fiscal year, up 18.4 percent against the previous year, aiming to help the neighboring country implement projects on … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Laos trade hits 940 million USD in ten months
Border guard units to safely protect sovereignty and security in border areas
At the conference Delegates evaluated that in 2019, under the leadership of the Border Guard Party Committee and Command, border guard units fulfilled all border area-related missions. Accordingly, they closely followed situational developments to make timely recommendations for the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense to issue guidelines and policies to effectively deal with incidents in border areas. Border guard units were also active in fighting crime, smuggling, and trade fraud while paying attention to carrying out combat readiness, natural disaster relief, search and rescue missions and building the whole people’s defense and firm border areas. Delegates also highlighted the force’s results in training and regulation building as well as achievements in Party building. In complicated situations the border troops have always showed their absolute trust in the leadership of the Party and their determination … [Read more...] about Border guard units to safely protect sovereignty and security in border areas
Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third
Home Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third By Vu Duc Sunday, Dec 8, 2019,20:22 (GMT+7) Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third By Vu Duc Sprinter Le Tu Chinh of Vietnam celebrates winning in the women’s 100m event at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines today, December 8 - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Vietnam today, December 8, grabbed 18 more gold medals on the eighth day of the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines and had one Games record broken to remain third with a medal tally of 64 golds, 58 silvers and 75 bronzes. The Philippines is still first with 105 golds, 81 silvers and 88 bronzes. Indonesia is second, having secured 65 golds, 61silvers and 77 bronzes. Fourth-place Thailand has 55 golds and fifth-place Singapore gets 43 golds. Pham Thi Thu Trang marked a successful day for Vietnam by winning a gold in the track and field event. Trang finished first in 52 minutes and 59.45 seconds in the women's 10km … [Read more...] about Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third