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Phung Ba Hung was recently named amongst the recipients of the Fulbright Master’s Program Scholarship so that he can continue to spread his love for reading in Vietnam. Hung’s passion for reading began when he was a child. It was not until after he graduated from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi with a degree in journalism and media studies that he started sharing his passion with others through the launch of Duong Lieu. Duong Lieu is a private library he opened in his living room designed to create a safe space for neighborhood children to lose themselves in the magic of literature. When Hung, 33, launched Duong Lieu in 2013, the few private libraries that existed in his Hanoian neighborhood were primarily run by retired teachers, veterans, and the elderly. While these libraries were appreciated by many, they were not particularly approachable and child-friendly. “My knowledge of journalism and media has really … [Read more...] about This young man is the backbone of Vietnam’s community library network

Directors and audience hold talks after the screening (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Documentary films produced by young Vietnamese directors are being screened in a special programme entitled “L’aventure Varan Vietnam” (Adventure of Varan Vietnam ) under the umbrella of the Cinéma du Réel 2023 (International documentary film festival) which is underway in Paris from March 24- April 2. Director Ha Le Diem’s “Nhung dua tre trong suong” (Children of the Mist), Tran Phuong Thao’s “Uoc mo lam cong nhan” (Pomelo), “Chuyen di cuoi cung cua chi Phung” (The last journey of madame Phung) by Nguyen Thi Tham are three among 20 works introduced at the event. The works were created in training programmes conducted by Varan Vietnam Productions since 2004. Speaking at a screening, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang highlighted the significant meaning of the event in welcoming the 50th anniversary of Vietnam- France diplomatic relations and the tenth anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese documentary films screened in France

At the talks, the two leaders expressed their delight at the talks on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership. They highly appreciated the positive and comprehensive development of the two countries’ relations over the past time. They agreed to promote, develop, and deepen the bilateral relations for interests of both nations, and for peace, cooperation and development. Both leaders suggested authorized agencies of both sides exchange specific contents to further strengthen the relations in the coming time. Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong underlined that outcomes achieved in the bilateral relations match wishes of the two peoples and are enhanced on the basis of respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions of each other, mutual understanding, and equal, mutually-beneficial cooperation, and in the spirit of “shelving the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities and looking toward the … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds phone talks with U.S. President

At a working session with Rector of the local University of South Bohemia (USB) Bohumil Jirousek, Ambassador Thai Xuan Dung lauded the establishment’s collaboration with its Vietnamese partners such as Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, University of Cuu Long and Nha Trang Fisheries University in fisheries development and management and water resources management. He proposed the USB enhance its joint work with Vietnamese universities in scientific research on digital transformation, green transition, renewable energy, circular economy, and climate change response, among others. He also suggested the university grant scholarships to Vietnamese students with excellent performances. At a meeting with Mayor of the Czech city Dagmar Skodova Parmova, the diplomat proposed that the official pay attention to facilitating the life and integration of the Vietnamese community living in the South Bohemia region. Dung recommended Ceske Budejovice consider … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Czech Republic strengthen education – training engagements

Speaking at an event for "Support to Vietnam for the implementation of the Paris Agreement” (VN-SIPA), Jens Schmid-Kreye, deputy director of the Department of Economic Cooperation and Development at the German Embassy in Vietnam said, "The Vietnamese government and people can depend on the assistance of the German government to help the country strive towards the objectives of the Paris Agreement." Jens Schmid-Kreye, deputy director of the Department of Economic Cooperation and Development, Embassy of Germany in Vietnam Schmid-Kreye urged Vietnamese agencies and sectors to continue "joining hands and working collaboratively towards the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 by implementing the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership." Vietnamese ministries and sectors are integrating strategic policies and plans with solutions to execute the NDC to provide a foundation and legal framework for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. … [Read more...] about Vietnam aggressively implementing the Paris Agreement

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan (left) presents a national team jersey to Herbalife General Director Vu Van Thang after their sponsorship signing ceremony on March 29 in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of the the company The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) announced on March 29 that Herbalife has been selected as the official sponsor of the national teams. As part of the agreement, Herbalife will provide substantial support to both the men's and women's squads as they compete in major tournaments such as the Asian Cup, SEA Games 32, Asian Games and World Cup in 2023. Herbalife has been a partner of the VFF since 2021. In addition to financial backing, the company will also supply nutritional supplements to help players enhance their physical strength and endurance in training and competitions. Herbalife experts will also conduct courses and talks on sports nutrition to share helpful information with coaches and athletes. "With the continued companionship of Herbalife along with … [Read more...] about VFF welcomes Herbalife as main sponsor for national football squads

The project was funded by the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) from 2019 to 2023. Addressing the event, Tang The Cuong, Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said as one of the countries that are hardest hit by climate change, Vietnam has made strong commitments to joining hands with the international community in responding to climate change. The Government of Vietnam ratified the Paris Climate Accords in 2016 and issued a plan to implement the agreement. At the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the Vietnamese Prime Minister announced Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emission by 2050. As part of efforts to realise the commitment, Vietnam has significantly increased its contribution to greenhouse gas emission reductions in the updated … [Read more...] about German-funded project supports Vietnam in implementing Paris Agreement