“Tài tử music is considered the prototype for vọng cổ (nostalgic tunes) and cải lương (reformed opera) of southern Việt Nam. It began more than 100 years ago and was recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013.” … [Read more...] about HCM City offers cultural activities for Tết
Pasig city housing projects
SCG builds outdoor community gym in Quang Binh
“The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of health and wellness to everybody in society. It is acknowledged and guided by the government for each community to improve its immunity through the practice of sports and outdoor activities. SCG is therefore delighted to join hands with the Youth Union and the local communities of Quang Binh province to develop the SCG Outdoor Gym model, leveraging SCG’s expertise in cement-building materials and the passion of local people,” said Varongsit Marrat, deputy general director, SCG Cement Building Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SCG, at the recent opening ceremony. … [Read more...] about SCG builds outdoor community gym in Quang Binh
Việt Nam achieves poverty reduction goals
According to the National Steering Committee on National Target Programme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction in 2016-2020, poverty alleviation is still not sustainable with a high rate of poor households and the increasing gap between the rich and poor as well as among the groups. The poverty rate among ethnic minority groups is still high. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam achieves poverty reduction goals
Hanoi promotes science and technology in agricultural production
To help farmers access and grasp technological advances of the fourth industrial revolution and master some new technologies, in 2020, the Hanoi Farmers’ Association coordinated with agencies to organise more than 1,800 scientific and technical training seminars for 188,126 farmers, members of the cooperative and agricultural technicians. … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes science and technology in agricultural production
3.9 bln USD channelled into Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park
Hanoi (VNA) - The Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi has attracted 93 investment projects with registered capital of more than 90.25 trillion VND (3.9 billion USD) so far, including more than 7.95 trillion VND in investment approved last year, the Ministry of Science and Technology has said. Of particular note, several outstanding hi-tech products have been developed and manufactured at the park, including 5G smartphones and 5G network equipment made by Vinsmart in cooperation with Qualcomm, marine radars using 4G and 5G technology made by Viettel, and aircraft engine components and hi-tech cutting tools for the aerospace industry made by Hanwha. At a recent conference of the park’s management board, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted the Party and Government’s policy of building it into a science and technology city and a smart ecosystem for science-technology development, to contribute to national development. To promote its development, he asked … [Read more...] about 3.9 bln USD channelled into Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park
