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This supplied computer graphic shows image of Hayabusa2 space probe and the Ryugu asteroid.— KYODO/VNA Photo TOKYO — Japan's space agency said on Wednesday its Hayabusa2 space probe has departed from an asteroid which it landed on to collect samples and will make its return to Earth in November or December next year. The probe's return, previously scheduled to start by the end of this year, was brought forward after it successfully accomplished its planned tasks, departing from the Ryugu asteroid at 10:05 am, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. Its early departure will provide enough time for the agency to prepare for the release of a capsule carrying samples to Earth, JAXA said. Hayabusa2 will initially travel away from Ryugu at a speed of 10 centimetres per second, continuing to take images of the asteroid as it retreats. Around November 18, the space probe will adjust its posture once its distance from Ryugu reaches 65 kilometres where it is out of the … [Read more...] about Japan’s Hayabusa2 leaves asteroid to return to Earth at end of 2020

But he would not let her go. Instead, he posted a video clip of their having sex on his Facebook account, which went viral, attracting 300,000 views, 18,000 likes, and 4,000 shares. The insults, ridicule and taunts that followed traumatized her. She killed herself by drinking herbicide, leaving behind a phone message apologizing to her parents and squarely blaming her boyfriend for her death. This happened in the southern province of Dong Nai in June, 2015. The same month, two years earlier, a 12th grader also killed herself by drinking herbicide. Some boys in her class had cut and pasted her face on to another woman’s naked body and posted in Facebook. She threatened to kill herself if the boys did not remove the photograph, which had made her the butt of malicious teasing and jokes, but they refused and she took her own life. Last year, an 11th-grader from the central province of Nghe An drowned herself in a pond after a clip of her kissing her boyfriend in class … [Read more...] about Virtual reality: Sex, gender and the bane of cyber bullying

Ballerina Nguyễn Thu Huệ will perform as the white and black swans in Swan Lake on October 7. She will make one of ballet's most iconic moments not only in her career but also for Vietnamese ballet to be the first Vietnamese dancer acting two main character in the ballet.  The ballet is choreographed by Lê Ngọc Văn, from the English National Ballet on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB). Ballerina Nguyễn Thu Huệ will perform in Swan Lake on October 7 at the Hà Nội Opera House. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Bình  Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Thúy Bình talks with Huệ about her roles in Swan Lake. You are the first Vietnamese dancer to perform the two swans in Swan Lake. How do you feel? When I found out I would perform the leading roles in the ballet, I was very worried. I have performed as the white swan but never as … [Read more...] about Swan Lake a challenge for ballerina Huệ

Tran Thi Binh, 60, who lives in Ha Noi, has no idea about the circular economy but now brings her canvas bag shopping instead of taking plastic bags from the supermarket. A 'No plastic bag day' campaign at a Saigon Co.op shop. The circular economy provides a golden opportunity for businesses. Vu Lan Anh, 35, from HCM City, likes to use glass juice bottles as flower vases. She is also willing to pay a slightly higher price for a recycled product to protect the environment. Consciously or unconsciously, these examples show that the application of circular principles and their behaviours present golden opportunities for businesses. The circular economy, or simply circularity, is a global trend, driven by scarcity of resources. It is an economic system of closed loops in which raw materials, components and products are put in use for longer, thus improving the productivity of resources. In this concept, all ‘waste’ should become ‘food’ for another production … [Read more...] about Firms shouldn’t let circular economy go to waste

So we all know how cool, amazing and wonderful Việt Nam is. Spectacular countryside, bustling, vibrant cities, mouth-watering food and of course, super-friendly people, but what do other people think? We’ve compiled a list of quotes from celebrities who have all visited Việt Nam. American actor Samuel L Jackson “It’s a very interesting place, a very cool place, a very mysterious place. It’s beautiful. Wow. It’s a fascinating place to be – very spiritual. Even if you don’t believe in certain things, you feel things when you’re there. You kind of see them, and you watch the people.” Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson “Our machines (motorbikes) were completely overshadowed by this incredible, beautiful, brilliant country.” Late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain   “Going to Vietnam the first time was life-changing for sure. Maybe because it was all so new and different to my life … [Read more...] about Nine celebrity quotes about Việt Nam