Vietnam life vietnams youth union to plant 20mn trees in 2023

President Vo Van Thuong and delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with nearly 400 former officials of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMYU) in different periods in Hanoi on March 25 on the occasion of the 92nd founding anniversary of the union (March 26). The former officials recalled the inspiring memories of their youth and their engagement in the HCMYU activities, and gave ideas for the union to further develop and become more effective. Addressing the meeting, President Thuong expressed his delight that the former HCMYU officials , despite their advanced age, are still interested in the youth affairs and actively contribute to the union's work, inspiring the spirit of dedication, construction and protection of the Fatherland. He lauded the efforts of the union's liaison board to conduct activities to connect former officials and educate the youth on the revolutionary tradition , inspiring them to … [Read more...] about President hosts former youth union officials

Medical workers at a general hospital of Trang Dinh District in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam have made use of a space under a staircase to create a 'zero-dong clothing shop' which offers second-hand clothes to needy patients. Bui Thi Nu, a 66-year-old resident of Thach Anh District, Cao Bang Province recently took her husband to the hospital for treatment and was touched when she saw the 'shop' and was able to pick out clothing for her husband. “It’s so beautiful! I’m so surprised! The space is clean and there are few places like this. I’m excited. Thanks a lot! These clothes are really meaningful. I will not have to buy anything elsewhere because of this,” Nu said. Bui Thi Nu, a caretaker, is happy to choose clothes for her husband at the 'zero-dong shop.' Photo : Ha Thanh / Tuoi Tre Luong Van Quan, a 20-year-old who has been at the hospital for several days undergoing treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding, echoed Nu’s sentiment. “A shirt [outside … [Read more...] about Special ‘clothes shop’ under flight of stairs in northern Vietnam hospital

PM Pham Minh Chinh presents flowers to congratulte the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on its 92nd anniversary at the dialogue on March 22. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the youth of Vietnam to play a pioneering role while chairing a hybrid dialogue with young people nationwide on March 22. The dialogue focused on three topics: education and training for the building of high-quality young human resources meeting requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, improving physical health and the cultural and spiritual life of the youth, and creating an environment for the young to make self-improvement, start careers, and innovate. In his message to over 20 million young Vietnamese people both at home and abroad, PM Chinh affirmed that the Party and State always attach importance to the youth’s role in national development and safeguarding, and that throughout history, the youth have always played a crucial part as late President Ho … [Read more...] about Prime Minister calls on youth to play pioneering role

Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has resumed its regular flights linking Hanoi and Beijing after a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline’s flight VN513 departed from Beijing at 3:30 pm and landed in Hanoi at 5.55 pm on Sunday. Before the resumption of the Beijing-Hanoi flight, Vietnam Airlines held a welcoming ceremony for the passengers on board at Beijing International Airport, with the participation of Vietnam and China's competent agencies and enterprises and over 100 passengers. The air carrier is operating the Hanoi-Beijing air route with a frequency of three round-trip flights a week. The airline will start increasing its frequency from mid-2023, while planning to open an air route connecting with Beijing’s Daxing International Airport. China is one of Vietnam Airlines’ biggest international source markets. The air carrier has reopened most of its air routes linking Vietnam to China, said a representative of the airline. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines restarts air services between Hanoi and Beijing

Young people and children in Hue city, Thua Thien-Hue province, respond to Earth Hour 2023 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – With lights turned off for one hour starting 8:30 pm on March 25 in response to the 2023 Earth Hour campaign, Vietnam saved 298,000 kWh of electricity equivalent to about 555.6 million VND (23,617 USD), according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN)’s National Load Dispatch Center. Since the nation first joined the campaign in 2009, the average annual power output saved in the one hour was estimated at about 400,000 kWh. Last year, the figure was 309,000 kWh. Responding to this year’s edition themed "Save electricity - Become a habit", myriad activities took place nationwide on the day with the participation of people from all walks of life. Leaders of Hanoi visit booths introducing energy-saving products (Photo: VNA). In Hanoi, the response event was organised by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade at the August Revolution Square. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam saves 298,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2023

Domestic and foreign exports have proposed solutions to develop a circular economy in Vietnam, including ideas to turn the country’s plastic waste into economic resources. About 0.73 million metric tons of plastic waste was discharged into the ocean of Vietnam in 2022, the World Bank data showed. The current problem that Vietnam needs to solve when it comes to developing the circular economy is how to turn that huge amount of plastic waste into economic resources. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, organized the Nordic Day 2023 with the theme ‘Green Nordic Solutions for Circular Economy and Waste Management’ on Wednesday and Thursday. This is the fifth time the event has been held since 2018. During this year’s event, domestic and foreign experts shared their experience and proposed solutions to build a circular economy in Vietnam. The idea of using plastic waste as an input material … [Read more...] about Experts propose turning Vietnam’s plastic waste into economic resources

A rumor stating that Samsung is moving its smartphone manufacturing chain out of Vietnam to India is false, Samsung Vietnam Complex general director Choi Joo Ho told a recent meeting with the Thai Nguyen Province leaders. Choi affirmed that over the past 10 years of its operation in the northern province, Samsung has received much support and many incentives from the provincial government, departments, and locals. Therefore, the South Korean tech firm has constantly expanded its reach. Samsung Electronics Vietnam-Thai Nguyen got off the ground in March 2013, with total capital of US$2 billion. The investment capital jumped to $3 billion a year later. Continuing the trend, Samsung has relentlessly revised up its investment capital and expand production. For example, Samsung has poured an additional $1.18 million into Samsung Electro-Mechanics Vietnam. Samsung’s total investment in Thai Nguyen has reached over $7.5 billion. The Samsung executive pledged to continue … [Read more...] about Samsung rejects rumor of shifting smartphone production chain out of Vietnam

One of the highlights of Hanoi's friendliness is the shade provided by its many trees. Hanoi has made efforts to expand its green cover from the city center to its suburbs and ring roads, which has helped make the capital one of the most tree-covered cities in the world, according to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to the US travel website Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guide platform, "Vietnam's charming capital has aged well, preserving ancient architecture amid modern development. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards, and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi." The website added that Hanoi is a welcoming and modern capital, yet retains ancient cultural values. One of the highlights of Hanoi's friendliness is the shade provided by its many trees. The city boasts old streets with typical trees, such as Phan Dinh Phung and Lo Duc streets, … [Read more...] about Hanoi among cities with most trees in the world

The Vietnam Golf Association has issued an announcement on the suspension of a golf tournament, which was set to take place at Heron Lake Golf Course in Vinh Phuc Province, northern Vietnam, from March 23 to 25, following a sting which caught 22 participating golfers gambling. The announcement was sent to teams taking part in the VGA Union Cup 2023 golf tournament by the deputy secretary general of the association on Thursday. The golf tournament will be rescheduled for a future date, said the association. Sixteen golfers from two teams were originally scheduled to play eight matches in the tournament. Most of these golfers are entrepreneurs from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and other localities. The Criminal Police Department on Monday teamed up with the Vinh Phuc Province police department to carry out a sting on a five-star hotel in Vinh Yen City where 22 of the tournament’s participating golfers were caught gambling and playing poker. Police involved in the investigation … [Read more...] about Golf tournament in Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc suspended over illegal gambling

The "We are ABLE" project aims to strengthen the ability of children from ethnic minorities, especially girls, to overcome the challenges they face. The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on March 28 announced Phase II of the project "We are ABLE - Promoting Gender Equality and Girls' Education for Children in Ethnic Minority Areas of Viet Nam". The launching ceremony of UNESCO’s “We are ABLE” project occurred on March 28 in Hanoi. Photos: UNESCO Vietnam According to Christian Manhart, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, the project is expected to contribute to the Vietnamese Government's new 10-year Strategic Plan for Education Development, the Strategy for Ethnic Minority Development, and the national commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 on education and Goal 5 on gender equality. In Vietnam, ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged compared to the majority population due to stereotypes and other cultural barriers. … [Read more...] about UNESCO continues fund for gender equality project in Vietnam