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"I am worried about the two weeks of Christmas holidays. We are up against a dramatic pandemic which is ongoing -- the battle still has not been won," Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza warned as the country recorded 64,036 deaths, surpassing Britain's 64,026. … [Read more...] about US set for mass vaccinations as world virus deaths top 1.6 million

The Wallpaper* magazine of the UK launches the awards, drawing hundreds of entries worldwide. It aims to honour construction sites that have served to lift the spirits of the communities in which they are located. “Bat Trang House” by local architect Vo Trong Nghia is named in the new private house category. The house is situated in Bat Trang pottery village on the outskirts of Hanoi, an area renowned for its ceramics production. Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia originally designed the house for an affluent artisanal family that produces high-quality ceramic products. The ceramic cloak protects the house from the sun during the summer and from the harsh wind in the winter, with the holes ensuring that the house still enjoys plenty of natural light. Large gaps allow the trees and plants from the elevated gardens to burst through the terracotta-coloured façade. The house is able to accommodate seven people and consists of a kitchen, a … [Read more...] about “Bat Trang House” wins international architecture award

Nguyen Quoc Thinh, stylist and organizer of ‘Ngay Mong Mo’ program, receives a hug from an elderly woman at Thien An social protection center in Ho Chi Minh City, January 16, 2021. Photo: Ngan Nguyen My Le, 75, performs a song with members of ‘Ngay Mong Mo’ program at Thien An social protection center in Ho Chi Minh City, January 16, 2021. Photo: Vu Thuy / Tuoi Tre An elderly woman poses for a photo with a flower at Thien An elderly protection center in Ho Chi Minh City, January 16, 2021. Photo: Vu Thuy / Tuoi Tre Members of ‘Ngay Mong Mo’ program put makeup on elderly women to prepare for their photo shoot at Thien An elderly protection center in Ho Chi Minh City, January 16, 2021. Photo: Ngan Nguyen Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City youths organize charitable photo shoot for elderly citizens

Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about 13th National Party Congress The diplomatic corps and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress,  … [Read more...] about Hanoi given new facelift to welcome 13th National Party Congress

The Vietnamese government has also limited inbound flights from now until the Lunar New Year holiday in light of new variants of the novel coronavirus spreading fast in many countries. Only flights with approval from the Ministries of Health, Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Public Security and Transport can enter the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Vietnam mandates 14-day quarantine for all foreign experts, flight crew