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HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese publishing houses are offering free e-books to entertain their readers over the long break. The Kim Dong Publishing House is presenting a collection of colour picture books for preschoolers and elementary school students. The books consist of stories, poems and science knowledge relating to 10 different topics, including school, sea, health, sports, family, fruits, plants, seasons, animals and transport. Colouring pages and games are also featured. According to the Kim Dong Publishing House, there have been more than 21,000 downloads of these books since the release day on March 23. Nguyen Thu Ha, a mother of a five-year-old girl in Dong Nai province, said: “Thanks to Kim Dong, I have given presents to my daughter and she loved them a lot.” The books are available at website www.nxbkimdong.com.vn. The Chibooks Media Company is presenting a Vietnamese version of Covid-19 Prevention Handbook. The book is compiled by Yunnan … [Read more...] about Vietnamese publishers give free e-books to readers

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Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has joined other continental footballers in the Asian Football Confederation's Break The Chain campaign to raise awareness about the coronavirus pandemic. He is only Vietnamese player taking part in the campaign encouraging people to practise necessary measures and follow hygiene guidelines to stop the deadly COVID-19. Other Asian icons in the AFC’s campaign are Iranian international referee Alireza Faghani, Indian women's football team captain Bala Devi, Chinese striker Wang Shanshan and Thailand head coach Nishino Akira. In the AFC’s Break The Chain clip, Hai said: “Everyone should avoid gathering in crowded places, wear masks and wash your hands regularly to protect yourself.” With the #BreakTheChain campaign attracting millions of interactions with people globally, it is hoped that the push will serve to popularise the necessity of taking preventive steps to slow the spread of the COVID-19. In … [Read more...] about Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai joins AFC campaign to fight COVID-19

Though informal - and illegal - motorbike street racing, and a nascent offroad racing scene have started to gain traction in Vietnam, Formula One has yet to take hold among the mainstream of sports fans, most of whom are football-mad.  … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host F1 race in 2020

Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi (R) delivers a blow to Gretchen Abaniel in their showdown at the Victory8 boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre Her coach embraces Gretchen Abaniel after her defeat against Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi at the Victory8 boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi lifts the trophy after beating Gretchen Abaniel at the Victory8 boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre A fight at the Victory8 boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre Supporters cheer on boxers at the Victory8 boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Vietnamese boxer defeats Philippine-Australian title holder in Saigon friendly tournament