International childrens day

During the event, children enjoyed attractive artistic performances, skillful lion dance, folk games, etc., while receiving gifts, including biscuits, candies and star-shaped lanterns, among others. On the occasion, the organizing panel handed over 500 Mid-Autumn gifts to needy children. The gifts were sponsored by the Vietnam Plastics Association and benefactors from Ho Chi Minh City. The program was seen as a practical activity to bring a happy Mid-Autumn festival to disadvantaged children in Tuy Duc district’s border areas, thereby encouraging them to overcome their difficulties and study hard to achieve high results in the new academic year. * Earlier on September 26, the Thua Thien Hue provincial Border Guard Command and other units and individuals organized a Mid-Autumn program for children in the locality. At the event, the organizing panel offered more than 350 Mid-Autumn gifts and 42 gifts under the program “Paving the way to school for children” to needy children, … [Read more...] about Military units present Mid-Autumn gifts to children in border areas

Hanoi plans to host more international music festivals, reinforcing its brand as a UNESCO Creative City. Several major music festivals are to be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the last three months of 2023, to build cultural brands and lure domestic and international tourists. The golden girls of the Korean BlackPink Band successfully held a two-night performance in Hanoi last month. Photo: Some Where In Hanoi However, hosting music events on a yearly basis - contributing to the development of the cultural industry - requires significant ground-breaking efforts. Building cultural brands In major cities worldwide, countless cultural events and music festivals are held each year, creating rendezvous and building their brands. Hanoi is not left out of this trend. In addition to Vietnamese rappers Suboi, JustaTee and MCK, the festival will feature the former lead singer of world-famous boy band Boyzone, Ronan Keating , and South Korean … [Read more...] about Branding music festivals requires breakthrough solutions

International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors

Speaking at the opening of the event held in Quang Ninh Province, he emphasized the importance of developing science, technology and innovation. Hundreds of delegates from ministries, businesses and production units and scientists were in attendance to learn about breakthrough technologies and solutions. Before the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Dat, other Party and state leaders, their counterparts from the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, and ministry and other officials visited the booths set up at an exhibition that is part of the event. Nearly 200 booths showcased technological devices and solutions. Quang called for ensuring products are also competitive in terms of prices. "The product might be good, but the price must also be lower than in foreign markets," he said while visiting the booth set up by auto company Thanh Cong Group. Minister of Science and Technology, Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the … [Read more...] about Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister

Chairman Huynh Quang Hung announced Thursday that he has asked the People's Supreme Court in Ho Chi Minh City to reject a previous decision made by the People's Court in Kien Giang Province, home to Phu Quoc Island. The Kien Giang court ruled last month that chairman Hung violated regulations on coercive demolitions of illegally construction projects when deciding to take down two villas owned by Vu Dinh Khanh and Le Xuan Hong. Khanh and Hong sued the chairman of Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, for causing them asset losses when dismantling villas against the rules. Kien Giang authorities deployed a team to inspect the encroachment of public and forest land on Phu Quoc Island back in early 2022. The inspectors later discovered 2,300 violations, including illegal building of 79 villas, including those of Hong and Khanh. As decided by the province, Phu Quoc had to take down those illegal villas. According to the verdict, Khanh and Hong had built their villas on land … [Read more...] about Villa owners sue Phu Quoc chairman for forced demolitions

The second-largest lottery winner in U.S. history has come forward to claim the $1.6 billion prize, but the person's identity may remain a secret for another 90 days, the Florida Lottery said on Wednesday. The Mega Millions jackpot was claimed on Monday, seven weeks after the Aug. 8 drawing, Florida Lottery said in a statement. Florida is one of 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in Mega Millions. The lottery went for 31 twice-weekly drawings without a winner until a ticket buyer at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Jacksonville, matched all six numbers. Mega Millions said the $1.602 jackpot was the largest in its history, topping a $1.537 billion prize that was won in South Carolina in 2018. That would rank it second behind the record set in the rival Powerball lottery, which was a $2.04 billion jackpot for a ticket sold in California in November 2022, according to Powerball's website. The Florida … [Read more...] about Florida lottery winner claims $1.6 billion prize, but identity still secret

I’m a former IT engineer in my 30s, while my fiancée is in her 20s and is attending a vocational training program. I have been unemployed for half a year after being laid off earlier this year, and I couldn’t find a suitable job until recently, probably because of the large labor pool and my non-outstanding professional skills. I received an attractive offer from a company a couple of days ago, which requires me to work abroad for at least a year. I asked my fiancée when I applied to this vacancy whether she would be fine if I were to work abroad, to which she replied that she would be glad since I could earn more money to better prepare for our future. But when I informed her that I got the offer and would have to leave in two weeks, she cried a lot, begged me to stay in Vietnam, and told me to find another vacancy with a lower salary. She said she wanted to have me by her side, even if that meant we would have to be tight on our budget. On the one hand, I do not want … [Read more...] about My fiancée doesn’t want me to work abroad

Actress Phuong Anh Dao, who plays Nhan, in a scene from 'Glorious Ashes'. (Photo courtesy of An Nam Films) Hanoi (VNA) - Tro tan ruc ro ( Glorious Ashes ) has become Vietnam’s representative in the preliminary round of the international feature film category at the 2024 Oscars. A National Council, specifically established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, chose the film with the highest vote. This work marks the return after a 10-year absence of director Bui Thac Chuyen since Loi nguyen huyet ngai (The Curse of the Blood Wormwood). Film Tro tan ruc ro is adapted from two short stories by novelist Nguyen Ngoc Tu: Tro tan ruc ro (Glorious Ashes) and Cui muc troi ve (Rotten Firewood Returns). Chuyen narrates the fate of devastated people in Thom Rom hamlet - a poignant Western fishing village in southernmost Ca Mau province. The film centres on the unusual love lives of three women. Their story presents a contrast between the tumultuous feelings within … [Read more...] about ‘Tro tan ruc ro’ to represent Vietnam at 2024 Oscars

In Nghe An province, some districts of Quy Chau, Thanh Chuong, Con Cuong, Do Luong, Quy Hop and Ky Son suffered from heavy rains and flooding. Especially in Quy Chau district’s Tan Lac town, over 250 houses were flooded, causing severe damages to assets and properties. Hence, the Quy Chau district Military Command have sent 30 servicemen and vehicles to evacuate local people and their properties. Local militiamen are present at heavily-flooded roads to warn residents. According to Colonel Vuong Dinh Hanh, Political Commissar of the Ky Son district Military Command, his troops are supporting local people to move elderly, children and properties to higher places in Ta Ca commune, Ky Son district. In Ha Tinh province, over 40 troops of the Border Post of Cau Treo International Border Gate have rushed to flood affected areas to ensure smooth traffic and join hands with locals to surmount the aftermath. In Thanh Hoa province, local armed forces have worked with functional agencies … [Read more...] about Troops actively support flood-hit victims

The top legislator made the appeal while addressing a program in Hanoi on September 28 to launch a nationwide campaign for fire prevention and control, and rescue operations. The event marked the 62nd traditional day of the firefighting and rescue police force (October 4, 1961-2023) and 22 years of the movement of all people participating in fire prevention and control (October 4, 2001-2023). On this occasion, the N.A. Chairman presented the title of “Hero of People’s Armed Forces” to some firefighting and rescue police units in Hanoi, the northern port city of Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Minister of Public Security General To Lam also handed over the Prime Minister’s certificates of merit to 12 collectives and individuals with outstanding performance in this regard. Other collectives and individuals that have significantly contributed to firefighting and rescue operations were also honored at the program. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stressed that fire prevention and control … [Read more...] about Fire prevention and control – crucial, important task: top legislator