This is the second time I have come to Vietnam on the occasion of Lunar New Year. I love the warm and happy atmosphere of Tet in Vietnam as family members together go shopping, clean the houses, wrap chung cake and visit pagodas to pray for luck and good fortune for the coming year. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Tet in foreigners’ hearts
Family reunion mementos
Doctors warn of alcohol poisoning as Tet nears
The patient's family members said the man drank a lot of alcohol with his friends on January 2. After that, he returned home and went to bed. The next morning, when family members couldn't wake him up. Immediately, the patient was taken to the provincial hospital and later transferred to the Bach Mai Hospital. … [Read more...] about Doctors warn of alcohol poisoning as Tet nears
Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances
Observing the instruction of the Lieutenant General, Ha Tinh Border Guard launched various cultural programs to celebrate Tet holiday, delivering gifts to the disadvantaged in the area. These activities were highly appreciated and were an act to enforce the community spirit with local people. In turn, residents living along the border lines have promised to work well with the guards in keeping the boundaries free from any illegal entrance.By SGGP Staff – Translated by Huong Vuong … [Read more...] about Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances
Over 4,300 runners to race in Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La
Hanoi (VNA) – More than 4,300 Vietnamese and foreign runners will race up to 70km on trails through orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau district, northern mountain province of Son La, on January 30. Launched in 2019, the race drew nearly 2,000 athletes in its first year. The number of runners at the third edition of VTM is up by 40 percent compared to the previous year. The men’s 70km race will see the participation of Do Trong Nhon and Quang Nguyen, along with two French runners of Gaetan Morizur and Valentin Orange. Nhon took second place at his early trail races including Vietnam Jungle Marathon 55km and Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 70km in 2019. In the 70km female battle, Nguyen Thi Duong, who has been on many ultra run podiums, will be competing with Nguyen Thuy Dung, Hien Tran and Ha Thi Hau, among others. Some celebrities will also join shorter races, including singer Duc Tuan, Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy and writer … [Read more...] about Over 4,300 runners to race in Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La
Vietnamese woman tests positive for nCoV on arrival in Japan
According to Mr. Tuyen, the woman, named N.T.G, is a worker at POUL, a company based in Cong Hoa Industrial Park in Chi Linh City, Hai Duong and was sent to Japan on an overseas labour agreement on a flight departing from Hanoi and transiting through Singapore on January 17. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman tests positive for nCoV on arrival in Japan
