In 1968, former US Army photographer Ronald L. Haeberle documented the tragic Mỹ Lai massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers – 182 women, and 173 children and infants – in the centre of now Tịnh Khê Commune, in Sơn Tịnh District, were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company, under the command of Lieutenant Calley. … [Read more...] about American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
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‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Việt Nam
“When first hearing about the concept, I was drawn to how powerfully a little boy’s courage can motivate emotional change and I realised how crucial the message of reducing rhino horn usage should be. I am honoured to play a part in shedding light on this tragic cause that needs to be addressed. It was great to collaborate with such a passionate team,” said Kathy Uyen, who directed the commercial. … [Read more...] about ‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Việt Nam
Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet As the capital’s largest flower growing area, Tay Tuu Village has hurriedly begun efforts to care for and collect flowers in order to supply local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet), marking the start of the largest harvest season of the year. … [Read more...] about Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses
In 2017, HCMC first envisaged the proposal to operate buses with 12-17 seats to ensure every resident could access public transport. There were to be 30 routes served by a fleet of 350 minibuses including through alleys that were at least four meters wide. … [Read more...] about HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses
Ho Chi Minh City maternity hospital fires doctor following patient’s postpartum hemiplegia
However, once in the operating room, Dr. Le Quoc Hai, head of the hospital’s resuscitation anesthesia department, changed the general anesthesia plan to local anesthesia, disregarding T.’s medical history of allergic reactions and the preoperative diagnosis results, and without her family’s consent, T. said. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City maternity hospital fires doctor following patient’s postpartum hemiplegia