At the meeting, delegates, children, and students offered incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh and visited Ho Chi Minh City culture space at the headquarters of the city’s association of farmers. They were also entertained with special artistic performances by children from Phu Nhuan district’s culture center, watched a video of the association’s implementation of scholarship and sponsorship programs, and talked about students’ aspiration. Annually, Ho Chi Minh City’s Association of Farmers works with the Ho Chi Minh City Television to organize a New Year program to call on units, organizations, businesses, individuals, and benefactors to facilitate its social security activities. Notably, together with maintaining a scholarship program for students whose parents are the association’s poor and near-poor members, it has launched a sponsorship project for those whose parents or caregivers died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has been carried out since 2021. In … [Read more...] about Meeting to present scholarships and sponsorship to students and orphans
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Hanoi youths apply digital transformation in volunteer activities
On May 30, nearly 1,000 students register for voluntary blood donation (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on May 30 launched a volunteer youth campaign for summer 2023, during which it will intensify the application of digital transformation in volunteer activities. Secretary of the city Youth Union Chu Hong Minh said that this year, the union is aiming for digital transformation across all activities, including supporting the national high school graduation exam, building an online teaching platform, opening online classes for students living in difficult circumstances in the capital city as well as in other cities and provinces. This year’s campaign aims to attract the participation of 100,000 youth union members and young people. It sets targets of forming and maintaining at least 80 civilised roads, investing in and supporting the building of at least 100 entertainment places for juveniles and children, repairing at least 150km of rural roads, … [Read more...] about Hanoi youths apply digital transformation in volunteer activities
“Red Sunday” program collects over 450 blood units
The 15th edition was part of the emulation program of the military youths in general and of the VMMU youth in particular in celebration of the 133rd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2023), and towards 75 years since President Ho Chi Minh issued a call for patriotic emulation (June 11, 1948 - 2023). Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Doan Van Mau, Deputy Political Director of the VMMU, stressed that over the past time, the university’s Party Committee and Board of Directors have actively directed the establishment of a steering board on voluntary blood donation with Youth Union members and youths as the core of the blood donation program. The steering board has proactively disseminated information to the university’s cadres, Youth Union members and youths to raise their awareness of the noble significance of the voluntary blood donation activities, promote their sharing and stay ready to donate blood to save lives. The school’s official emphasized that … [Read more...] about “Red Sunday” program collects over 450 blood units
Old Vietnamese publications in romanized script on display in Paris
On display are over 20 publications chosen among more than 1,000 works published during the first development stage of Quoc Ngu in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, that the University Library of Languages and Civilizations (BULAC) has collected so far. The exhibition, entitled "Chu Quoc ngu, a fundamental factor in the renewal of Vietnamese culture from 1860 to 1945," will run until May 31. The exhibits include the first novels of Vietnam written in Western style such as “Thay Lazaro Phien” (Teacher Lazaro Phien) by Nguyen Trong Quan which was published in 1887, or “Chuyen doi xua” (The story of old life), which was released in 1866; and translated versions of some well-known Chinese and French works such as "The Story of Three Kingdoms" (1909) and “The Miserable” (1926). There are also the first issues of Gia Dinh newspaper published in July 1865 or Nam Phong magazine (1923). According to Nguyen Thi Hai, who is in charge of the exhibition, BULAC's … [Read more...] about Old Vietnamese publications in romanized script on display in Paris
French newspapers praise Vietnamese – French filmmakers
The Le Monde daily said along with the main cast, Hung has made a mark with a highly artistic film about cuisine and the art of living. The film not only portrays a love story in the end of the 19th century but also celebrates the art of fine dining in the French style. Meanwhile, the Le Figaro daily compared the portrayal of the characters in Hung's "La Passion de Dodin Bouffant" to the performance of Catherine Deneuve in the iconic French film "Peau d'âne" or the outstanding performance of Stéphane Audran in the film "Festin de Babette" which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1988. Recalling Hung's success with the film "The Scent of Green Papaya" (L'Odeur de la papaye verte), which earned him the Golden Camera award in 1993, the article's author believed that "La passion de Dodin Bouffant" will surely satisfy food enthusiasts, who are abundant in France. Born in 1962 in the central city of Da Nang, Hung has affirmed his reputation in European and … [Read more...] about French newspapers praise Vietnamese – French filmmakers
VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 reveals medal
The medal of VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023. Photo courtesy of VM The 4th season medal of VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon has square shape. In the middle, the image of King Quang Trung riding a horse and raising a sword symbolizes the unyielding spirit of the martial arts land of Binh Dinh. This year's medal uses the golden color representing beautiful sand beaches stretching along the coast of Quy Nhon, the capital town of Binh Dinh Province. The main shape of the design carries the architectural lines on ancient Cham tower. The tower peeking behind the statue of King Quang Trung on the medal is the Binh Lam tower, which was built around the 10th-11th centuries as one of the first Cham towers in Binh Dinh. "Sparkling Quy Nhon" text block appears on the medal in orange and red, the typical colors of VnExpress Marathon. The back of the medal has the word "Finisher" and the image of Hoang Hau beach with crashing waves. "When creating this year's medal, we aim to … [Read more...] about VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 reveals medal
Writer Tran Duc Tien wins “Cricket Knight” Prize 2023
General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang (R) hands over the prize to writer Tran Duc Tien at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Writer Tran Duc Tien was awarded the “Hiep si De Men” (Cricket Knight) Prize at the presentation ceremony for the fourth "De Men Award for Children" 2023 in Hanoi on May 31. De Men Award for Children ". The Cricket Desire Prize is presented to the winners. (Photo: VNA) Four winners of the "Khát vọng Dế Mèn" (Cricket Desire) Prize were also named, including a collection of paintings by 11-year-old Hoang Nhat Quang from Lang Son province; "Ông Ba Bị và những đứa trẻ trong mơ" (Mr. Ba Bi and the Children in Dreams, a long story by Lac An; "Ở một nơi có rất nhiều rồng" (In a Place with Many Dragons, a draft of a long story by Moc An; and "Vua ngan xóm hồ" (The King of the Duckweed Village, a draft of a long story by writer Uong Trieu. The prizes are granted to young artists (Photo: VNA) As scheduled, The … [Read more...] about Writer Tran Duc Tien wins “Cricket Knight” Prize 2023
Current trends guarantee big growth in Vietnam – US trade, investment: USABC leader
Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US in 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The current trends in economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the US guarantee big growth in two-way trade and investment in next 10 years and warrant upgrading the partnership to a strategic level, said Ted Osius , President and CEO of the US - ASEAN Business Council ( USABC ). In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ comprehensive partnership (July 2013 - 2023), the former US Ambassador to Vietnam said trade and investment play a big role in this relationship. The US is Vietnam’s second largest trading partner and biggest export destination. In 2022, bilateral trade reached a record high of 138.9 billion USD. Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US. The US was the biggest export market of Vietnam last year. Vietnam’s annual export to … [Read more...] about Current trends guarantee big growth in Vietnam – US trade, investment: USABC leader
Saigon Hi-Tech Park partners with US firm to improve IC design capability
At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA) HCM City, (VNA) – The Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City and Cadence Design Systems , a multinational computational software company of the US, on May 30 signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in developing electronic design manpower and promoting the semiconductor industry in Vietnam. Under this partnership, Cadence, a world leading company in electronic design, can provide integrated circuit (IC) design software tools and related training programmes for universities in HCM City via its academic network. Nguyen Anh Thi, head of the SHTP management board, said the cooperation with Cadence will give local students a chance to access the latest technologies and methodologies in IC and system design, and acquire practical experience that will help them succeed in the high-tech industry. It will also help strengthen the capability of the SHTP Chip Design Centre, thus contributing to the local semiconductor … [Read more...] about Saigon Hi-Tech Park partners with US firm to improve IC design capability
Vietnamese brands listed in Asia Architecture Design Awards’ Top 100 Outstanding Projects
Some representatives from Vietnam have garnered an overwhelming response from a remarkable total of over 436 registered projects at the regional event which shows a resurgence of architectural excellence in India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Mai Chau Culture Resort, Grand Tourane Nha Trang Hotel, and Ambassador Cruise Restaurants are several brands among the finalists of the Asia Architecture Design Awards 2023 (AADA). AADA categories include Best Resort Architecture Design, Best Hotel Architecture Design, Best Resort Interior Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Furniture Accessories, among others. Tre Dining in HCM City is listed as one of the Best F&B Architecture designs. Photo: Tre Dining Those from Vietnam made an impressive display on the shortlist, demonstrating their architectural prowess. From May 30 to June 25, the jury will begin their work with 20 influential experts from various fields, including architecture, design, and real … [Read more...] about Vietnamese brands listed in Asia Architecture Design Awards’ Top 100 Outstanding Projects