While there are many young workers in cities who are working hard to own a house, there are also some people who have decided to give up this dream for certain reasons. Giving up a mental burden Huynh Anh Tuan, a city dweller of Phu Huu District in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, who suffered from a sharp drop in income during the COVID -19 pandemic, decided not to pursue his dream of owning a home. When he gave up on the plan, he felt relaxed after the great pressure was gone. Tuan set a goal many years ago to own his own home before he turned 30. To that end, Tuan took on many freelance jobs after graduating from college and invested a small amount in stocks. In addition, an acquaintance promised to lend him VND500 million ($21,650) if he bought a house, which fueled his strategy over time, at least before the pandemic. Although he had such an ambitious plan, now, at the age of 28, Huynh Anh Tuan is changing his mind because of COVID -19. As a freelancer, Tuan has … [Read more...] about “To buy or not to buy a house” an important question
Official visits to colleges
HCMC: License plate grant, vehicle registration at commune-level police stations
People register their vehicles at the Nha Be District's police department on May 21. The decentralization of license plate grant and vehicle registration to the levels of commune, town and district helps reduce people's travel and waiting time in registration procedures and license plate issuance instead of spending a lot of time going to the HCMC Road and Railway Traffic Police Department (PC08) under the Municipal Public Security Department. According to the HCMC Road and Railway Traffic Police Department, the police departments of districts of Binh Chanh, Cu Chi, Hoc Mon, Nha Be and Can Gio have been assigned to implement the work of registering and granting vehicle number plates, starting on May 21. Under the decision, police teams of 312 wards, communes and towns have been allowed to revoke the certificate of expired vehicle registration and license plate of outdated and damaged vehicles of collectives and individuals in the localities. The police department of Binh … [Read more...] about HCMC: License plate grant, vehicle registration at commune-level police stations
Numerous handicraft products sold
PANO – Numerous handicraft products made by local ethnic people have been bought by a large number of tourists visiting Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province during special holidays and events. Brocaded and embroidered products such as clothes, bags and towels as well as wooden souvenirs have been selling the best. Others are fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants grown by ethnic people. At present, there are 3 markets and trade centres with 500 households doing business in the town. Every year, the turnover from the industry reaches nearly VND 3 billion, helping to improve living standards of local people. Translated by Duy Minh … [Read more...] about Numerous handicraft products sold
HCM City should do more to reduce occupational hazards: conference
A representative of the HCM City Labour Confederation presents bank savings books to workers suffering from occupational accidents and diseases in District 5 on Friday, May 20. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ HCM CITY — Regular communication and training in occupational safety is vital to ensure better working conditions and health protection, reducing workplace accidents, a senior labour leader says. Phạm Chí Tâm, deputy chairman of the HCM City Labour Federation, said at a conference held in the city last Friday (May 20) that it was necessary that the work on occupational safety and health in agencies, units, and business establishments becomes a “habit.” HCM City is among localities in the country with the highest number of work-related accidents. However, it has been making progress in this regard, the conference heard. Last year, the city recorded 544 occupational accidents, down 45.9 per cent over the previous year. These resulted in 549 deaths and injuries, a year-on-year … [Read more...] about HCM City should do more to reduce occupational hazards: conference
‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
Reporters take part in the third international press conference on May 21. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — The SEA Games 31 is considered an event of solidarity in the spirit of fair play, according to the Organising Committee at the third international press conference on May 21 in Hà Nội. Many local and international reporters and journalists attended the conference chaired by deputy head of the Information and Communications Sub-Committee Lê Thị Hoàng Yến, who summarised and reviewed the regional sports meet's activities. "Almost competitions have been well organised in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Olympic sports are run following clear rules and regulations while sensitive sports, including martial art performance events, are assessed fairly and objectively," said Yến, who is the vice chairwoman of the Việt Nam Sports Administration. "The chief-de-missions of all teams are satisfied with organising activities of the hosts. To date, we have not … [Read more...] about ‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
SEA Games 31: Tennis gold medalists found
Christopher Rungkat and Aldila Sutjiadi from Indonesia (Photo: VNA) Bac Ninh (VNA) - Philippine tennis players Ruben Gonzales and Treat Huey pocketed the men’s doubles gold after getting the best of fellow Philippines Jeson Patrombon and Francis Casey Alcantara on May 21 during the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). The bronze in the event went to two pairs from Vietnam. In the women’s individual event, the final match was between Anchisa Chanta and Luksika Kumkhum, both from Thailand. Luksika Kumkhum beat Anchisa Chanta 2-1 to win gold. The bronze medal was shared by Vietnam’s Chanelle Van Nguyen and Alexander Eala from the Philippines. Earlier on May 20, in the mixed doubles event, the pair of Christopher Rungkat and Aldila Sutjiadi from Indonesia defeated Thai pair Pruchya Isarò and Patcharin Cheapchandej to win gold. SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is underway in Vietnam from May 12 – 23 in 12 cities and provinces. The … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Tennis gold medalists found
Vietjet resumes flights to South Korea
Passengers on Vietjet's flight back to Nha Trang from Seoul pose for a photo. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet has announced to reopen flights connecting Seoul with Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Hai Phong in order to welcome the life back to Viet Nam's famous paradise beaches. After its first flight back to Nha Trang from Seoul on Friday, Vietjet will continue to reopen routes connecting Seoul with Phu Quoc and Hai Phong later this month, ready to welcome the wave of tourists between the two countries when South Korea officially announced the re-issuance of short-term tourist visas for international and Vietnamese tourists from June 1, 2022. The Nha Trang-Seoul route is operated with three round-trip flights per week from May 20, 2022 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The Phu Quoc-Seoul route will have five round-trip flights per week from Saturday on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Meanwhile, the airline also offers three round-trip flights per week on the … [Read more...] about Vietjet resumes flights to South Korea
Food Fest organised in Phu My Hung City Centre
Phu My Hung Development Corporation opens Midtown Food Fest to celerate its anniversary. — Photo Courtesy Phu My Hung Development Corporation Midtown Food Fest was organised by the Phu My Hung Development Corporation in its Phu My Hung City Centre on Saturday, and it expected to receive thousands of visitors. The food festival is among several programmes the company has organised to celebrate its 29th anniversary, including magic shows and Yosakoi matching. Visitors had the chance to try Vietnamese and many types of foreign cuisines. They also had the chance to visit show flats at The Peak, a project the company is developing in the Southside District of Phu My Hung City Centre. On the occasion, it opened five fully furnished Sky villas. — VNS … [Read more...] about Food Fest organised in Phu My Hung City Centre