The World Skin Summit is a forum to share and discuss issues related to the design and development of strategies to improve skin health in all levels, ranging from grassroots to international scale; the current international challenges in skin care; the research on rarely seen skin diseases; and the health care for patients in remote areas with limited medical resources. According to Professor Doctor Tran Hau Khang, Director of the Vietnam Dermatological Society, the organization of the 2nd World Skin Summit is a good opportunity for domestic doctors to meet and exchange knowledge with their international counterparts, helping them to easily integrate with the medical community in the neighborhood as well as in the world. This, in turn, will aid in the development of suitable strategies for the medical growth of Vietnam. As said by Prof. Dr. Tran Hau Khang, the Vietnam Dermatology Society has been a member of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) since 2011. It … [Read more...] about HCMC hosts 2nd World Skin Summit
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World Vovinam Championship 2010 in photos
VietNamNet Bridge – The World Vovinam Federation's 2nd World Vovinam Championships closed in Vietnam on July 31. Vietnam came first after bagging 20 gold, four silver and two bronze medals. Iran came second with five gold, two silver and three bronze medals; while France finished third with four gold, three silver and 11 bronze medals.The Vietnam-style martial arts event featured 300 athletes and officials from 21 countries and territories, competing in 40 events of performance and combat at HCM City's Phu Tho Gymnasium. France will be the host nation of the third world vovinam championships.Vietnamese Vovinam artist Danh Tam’s happiness after defeating Iran’s Chardoli in the final game of men’s 72kg category.An Iranian Vovinam artist.Indian Vovinam master Praveen Garg. VNE … [Read more...] about World Vovinam Championship 2010 in photos
AccorHotels announces 2nd World Masters Golf Championship in Vietnam
AccorHotels announces 2nd World Masters Golf Championship in Vietnam Kieu Giang By Kieu Giang - The Saigon Times Daily Following the successful inaugural AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship in September, AccorHotels has announced the return of the event to Danang City in the central coast from September 4 to 10, 2016. This week-long celebration of golf, social events, cultural experiences and sightseeing is open to male and female club golfers aged 35 and above, from Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Canada, the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong and host Vietnam. “We’re thrilled to co-host the AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship in 2016 and further highlight Danang as a world-class golf destination, where golfers and spectators can enjoy award-winning golf courses and delight in our wonderful beachfront and riverside hotels,” Patrick Basset, chief operating officer for AccorHotels Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia, said in a … [Read more...] about AccorHotels announces 2nd World Masters Golf Championship in Vietnam
Asian Games hosting 2nd World Broadcaster Meeting in Guangzhou
The 16th Asian Games, part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is hosting the two-day World Broadcaster Meeting (WBM) in which nearly 100 representatives of leading TV producers throughout Asia are currently in attendance. This week's conference is the second of two WBM hosted by the Guangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee. The Asian Games are the second largest sports event in the world after the Summer Olympic Games. More than 2,500 hours of live programming will be produced by the Guangzhou Asian Games Broadcasting Co., Ltd (GAB) for distribution to TV companies from across Asia and around the world. During this conference, TV producers attending represent billions of viewers including CCTV (China), KBS (Republic of Korea), Doordarshan (India) and NHK (Japan). "This is the very first time that I've been to Guangzhou and we have been impressed with the facilities that the Chinese organisers have created," said Mr E.S. Isaac, … [Read more...] about Asian Games hosting 2nd World Broadcaster Meeting in Guangzhou
UNESCO World Conference on Arts Education to assure wider cultural literacy
Korea will host the 2nd World Conference of Arts Education in Seoul from May 25 to 28. The four-day conference, which will take place at COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Gangnam-gu district, is expected to attract some 2,000 government officials, cultural experts, artists, educators, and NGO workers from 193 nations. Why such a grand meeting for arts education? First, the world is fast moving from an industrial society to an information-based one, where creativity stands as a core value. Arts education is one way to help an individual enhance creativity through the development of personality, adaptability and talents, as well as mental and physical health. Another reason for the growing significance of arts education can be attributed to technological development around the world through internet, cell phones and other high-tech gadgets. As the world draws different people closer to each other, arts education has emerged as a means to learn to get along with and tolerate … [Read more...] about UNESCO World Conference on Arts Education to assure wider cultural literacy