A poor man and his son who are both suffering from health problems have just received VND62 million (USD2,696) from the public after their story was published on Dantri/Dtinews. Representatives from Dantri/Dtinews visited Hoang and his son and gave the donations on June 29. Hoang Xuan Ha, 48, suffers from various diseases including diabetes, heart problems and a stroke. He weighs only 28 kilos. His nine-year-old son also weighs only 20 kilos due to malnutrition. Ha and his son live in a seriously deteriorating house in Village 2 in Hai Phong City's Kien Thuy District after his wife left with their small daughter to live with her parents. Representatives from Dantri/Dtinews visited Hoang and his son and gave the donations on June 29. Expressing his sincere thanks to the kind donors, Ha said that after his story was shared in the newspaper, he received many phone calls and gifts from people in and out of the country. "I've never received so much care and … [Read more...] about Ill man and son receive support
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Herbalife Vietnam organizes International Children’s Day
This was part of the voluntary initiatives the company holds on an annual basis with active participation from members and employees to provide practical support and care for children in need. Accordingly, Herbalife volunteers visited and talked to the children, encouraged them to exercise and participate in physical group activities to stay healthy, and gave them books, school stationery , and other nice gifts. Mr. Le Trung Thuc , Director of Nghe An Social Activities Center , said: “I would like to express my deep gratitude towards Herbalife Vietnam for giving valuable help to the disadvantaged children of the Center on International Children's Day. In addition to enabling the children to access delicious and nutritious meals every day, Herbalife Vietnam's encouragement and care for the children on these special occasions brings them joy and happiness.” Ms. Doan Le Phong, Vice President of Women’s Charity Association of HCMC (WOCA) , said: “Over the past few … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam organizes International Children’s Day
Young trio inspire people’s love folk arts with new book
Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang is one of three-member group making the bilingual book Gánh Hát Lưu Diễn Muôn Phương. Photo coutersy of Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang An English-Vietnamese book by a group of young artists in HCM City features 30 folk music genres, theatrical performing arts and six traditional festivals of Việt Nam. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình interviews Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang, one of the compilers of the book. Could you introduce the book? how was it compiled? Gánh Hát Lưu Diễn Muôn Phương , aka Worldwide Tour of Vietnamese Troupes, is an art book that illustrates 36 types of performance arts and traditional folk festivals throughout Việt Nam. The performance arts are introduced with modern, fresh and lively graphics with succinct and concise narrations. There are two main parts; performance arts and traditional folk festivals. The idea began with Hồ Phương Thảo, the author of the book, from her interest in Vietnamese folk arts. Thảo gathered her own … [Read more...] about Young trio inspire people’s love folk arts with new book
HCMC, Mumbai enhance cooperation, open new direct flights
Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal (L) receives Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang (R). (Photo: SGGP) The visit was attended by Vice Chairman of the People’s Council of HCMC Nguyen Van Dung, representatives of the city’s department and Consul General of Vietnam to Mumbai Hoang Tung. Speaking at the meeting, Mumbai civic chief IS Chahal said that the Covid-19 pandemic has basically been controlled in the city where coronavirus fatality accounted for 0.8 percent of the total number of confirmed cases thanks to the effectiveness of epidemic prevention and control measures, creating a strong socio-economic recovery. At the working session between leaders of HCMC and India's Mumbai Vice Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang emphasized the traditional good relationships between Vietnam and India that were founded by two outstanding leaders of the two nations, President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister J. Nehru, beginning in the 1950s. … [Read more...] about HCMC, Mumbai enhance cooperation, open new direct flights
Central Military Hospital 108 provides health check-ups for Hanoians
The event was part of the activities to mark the 75th anniversary of Wounded and Fallen Soldiers' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2022). During the program, 30 doctors and nurses from Central Military Hospital 108 provided free health check-ups and health consultation for more than 200 policy beneficiaries in Vinh Tuy ward, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi. The organizing panel also visited local people unable to attend the program and inquired after them. The healthcare program is an event bearing profound humanistic significance. It contributes to the efforts of the Party and State in carrying out gratitude activities, thus creating favorable conditions for policy beneficiaries and national contributors to receive comprehensive care to improve their health. Over the past time, together with raising the quality of healthcare for troops and people, Central Military Hospital 108 has paid attention to carrying out gratitude activities in an effort to take care of national contributors, spread … [Read more...] about Central Military Hospital 108 provides health check-ups for Hanoians
Seminar on Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign to be held in May
The press meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Director of the Department of Political Education and Information Senior Colonel Tran Ngoc Anh, Deputy Director of the Institute of Military History Senior Colonel Duong Hong Anh, and Head of the Information and Education Commission of the Nghe An provincial Party Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Huong. According to Senior Colonel Duong Hong Anh, the seminar will clarify the Politburo’s and the Central Party Committee’s guidelines, direction, and leadership over the preparation for and Vietnam’s coordination with Laos and Cambodia in the campaign. The role of the Central Military Commission in protecting strategic localities and the flexible and creative application of the Command of the Xieng Khouang - Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign will be also discussed. The special solidarity between the Vietnamese and Lao people against common enemies will be highlighted. The event aims to clarify the sound leadership and strategic vision of the Politburo, … [Read more...] about Seminar on Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Defensive Campaign to be held in May
Photographer creates camera museum at home
by Minh Phương & Bảo Ngọc A photographer living in Hà Nội has amassed a collection of hundreds of cameras, books, and other photographic artefacts at a gallery he has established in his own home. Phạm Công Thắng is well-known in the photographic field as an artist who has won several awards at home and abroad. In 2021, he established the museum named Photographic Memories in his own house, inspired by the notion of a private area for photography enthusiasts and photojournalists to exchange and connect. Photographer Phạm Công Thắng, owner of the Photographic Memories Museum.— VNA/VNS Photo The photographer told Việt Nam News that he sees cameras as more than just a means to capture memories. But each one also tells a story about its owner. "It seemed to me that photographers' children may be unable to preserve their cameras after their parents' death. Rather than just keeping cameras, I decided to create a place where I could also preserve the stories … [Read more...] about Photographer creates camera museum at home
Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents
Five talents were revealed at the final of the football talent recruitment tournament hosted by Red Bull and HAGL FC Through the event, the young gifted footballers got the chance to show off their talent and passion, approach professional vocations, unleash positivity, and ignite their inner strength. The tournament is among the efforts of the long-term growth commitment of TCP Group in Vietnam. The finals were conducted on June 26 at the Seventh Military Region Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing over 5,000 fans. Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group stated, “I am really glad to witness the positive and energetic atmosphere during the finals of the tournament. The love of football, the great atmosphere, and the fearlessness of talents spread positivity throughout the community. This is also TCP Group's purpose, which is to energise everyone to boldly and happily conquer all obstacles, making a better world for all." In the finals, 20 chosen talents from the local … [Read more...] about Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents
Solite ties up with Universal to bring joyful summer to kids
The new Solite Minions product. — Photo courtesy of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam Solite, a Mondelez Kinh Do brand, has tied up with Universal to organise a programme named "Moms and Kids together hunt 48 Macbooks every day". This is the second year that Solite and Universal have organised the programme to create a memorable summer experience for Vietnamese kids and moms with the exclusive meeting with cartoon character, Minions, and the attractive promotionme gifts of up to VND4 billion (US$172,000). This year, children have been eagerly waiting for the movie “The rise of Gru” with lovely and fun Minions characters in the coming July. Thus, the meeting with Minions is believed to be the 1st ever and most breakthrough event in the year that Solite co-operates with Minions in Viet Nam to bring a surprising and cheerful summer to the children. The event will occur at Van Hanh Mall in HCM City up to July 10th 2022, expecting approximately 15,000 attendees and offering them a chance … [Read more...] about Solite ties up with Universal to bring joyful summer to kids
Vietnam, UK to step up educational cooperation
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son (R) presents a gift to British Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi on June 29. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and British Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi agreed to enhance the countries’ educational cooperation during a meeting in London on June 29. The two officials discussed many cooperation areas, including digital transformation in tertiary and general education, environmental education, English language training, examination, student exchange, and postgraduate training. Minister Son, who is accompanying National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue in an official visit to the UK, said bilateral cooperation in education has been growing in width, and that Vietnam wishes to further develop it in depth. He expressed his hope that the UK Government and the British Council will further help Vietnam in English language training, enhance … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK to step up educational cooperation