Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Country Director in Viet Nam. Human Rights Watch in January released its World Report 2019 which says Vietnam’s human rights record worsened in 2018 as it continued to violate fundamental civil and political rights such as freedom of expression, freedom of press and access to information, freedom of association and assembly, and freedom of religion. Distorted accusation about Vietnam’s human rights record HRW’s World Report 2019 does not serve human rights development in Vietnam. World organizations, including the United Nations, have acknowledged human rights progress in Vietnam. The UNDP reported in October, 2018 that “Vietnam has been making good progress in human development and multidimensional poverty reduction but challenges remain in reducing disparities at sub-national levels, and among population groups, in closing gender gaps, as well as addressing environmental problems related to carbon dioxide emission and … [Read more...] about HRW distorts human rights in Vietnam
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Asia’s oldest lady in Vietnam celebrates 123rd birthday
VietNamNet Bridge – The secrets to the longevity of Nguyen Thi Tru, who just celebrated her 123rd birthday as Viet Nam’s and Asia’s oldest lady. It’s official: Tru is awarded certificate recognising her as Asia’s oldest lady by representatives of the Vietnam Book of Records. — Photo news.zing.vn Very few people live to celebrate their 120th birthday. Nguyen Thi Tru of HCM City has just celebrated her 123rd. Tru has been honoured with numerous certificates for her record. At the age of 120, she received a recognition certificate as Viet Nam and Asia’s oldest lady from the Vietnam Book of Records and Asia Book of Records. World Records Union - Worldkings, based in India, officially recognised her as the world’s oldest lady when she was 122 and last year, the World Records Association accorded her the same title. According to documents preserved by Tru’s family, she was born on May 4, 1893 in Can Giuoc District in the southern … [Read more...] about Asia’s oldest lady in Vietnam celebrates 123rd birthday
Oldest man in Vietnam recognized by nat’l records group
VietNamNet Bridge - Y'N Dong, an ethnic Mo Nong man who is 116 years old, has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as the oldest man in Vietnam. He lives in Bon Jang Village, in Truong Xuan Commune, Dak Song District, Dak Nong Province. His birth year has been verified as 1898. His health is very good. He can walk fast and has a sharp memory. His wife, Mrs. H'Doi, is 94 years old. The couple has 14 children but only seven of them are alive. They have a total of 44 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. … [Read more...] about Oldest man in Vietnam recognized by nat’l records group
Photography exhibition celebrates birth of Vietnamese Party
Nhan Dan Online - A photography exhibition entitled 'Celebrate the Spring, Celebrate the glorious Party' opened today in Ho Chi Minh City;s Lam Son Park to observe the 84th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3). On display are more than 90 photos divided into two major themes: 'The Communist Party of Vietnam - Historical Milestones' and 'Ho Chi Minh City - Dynamic, Creative and Developed'. The exhibition outlines some Vietnamese Party milestones associated with the nation's revolutionary history, which confirmed the leading role of President Ho Chi Minh and the Party during the struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the cause of national construction and defence. Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to learn more about the outstanding achievements recorded by the people and Party organisation of Ho Chi Minh City in the past, and about the city's significant contributions to the country's socio-economic development. The … [Read more...] about Photography exhibition celebrates birth of Vietnamese Party
Vietkings announces eight Buddhist records
Vietnam Book of Records (VietKings) in Ho Chi Minh City has announced eight Buddhist records to celebrate the 2,557th Birth Anniversary of Lord Buddha. The records are from the Vietnam Buddhist Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, which has trained the largest number of monks and nuns--about 3,500, since 1983; the biggest sapphire Buddha statue at Truc Lam Zen Buddhist temple in Vinh Phuc Province; the biggest sapphire statue of Buddha on nirvana at Hoi An pagoda in Binh Duong Province; Hoang Phap Pagoda in Hoc Mon District in Ho Chi Minh City that has produced the most number of films on Buddhism; An Vien TV channel with nearly 20 programs on Vietnamese Buddhism; Venerable Thich Nhat Tu who wrote, translated and edited largest number of books on Buddhism; storyteller on radio, Nguyen Huong Duong, director of the Speaking Book Library for the Blind who has read more than 200 Buddhist audio books; and collector Nguyen Dai Hung Loc who owns the biggest collection of Buddhist stamps. … [Read more...] about Vietkings announces eight Buddhist records