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Online communication etiquette education has been among topics that the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City has instructed schools to offer to students during their extracurricular activities. The instruction followed recent violent fights among students over online arguments. Other topics may include future jobs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, use of smartphones in daily life, family culture, and traffic culture. Each school is requested to organize two extracurricular activities involving those topics every month. The education department also requested middle schools and high schools to develop plans to educate students about adolescent reproductive health, the marriage and family law, and gender equality, with a minimum duration of 180 minutes per grade per semester. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City wants online communication etiquette education to be included in extracurricular activities

An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Cambodia Culture Week opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28 evening, as part of the activities to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties and the Vietnam-Cambodia, Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Year 2022. Minister of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath said that this year, the two countries have resumed face-to-face cultural exchange programmes, after two years they were held in other forms, mainly online. Minister of State at the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath (Photo: VNA) According to him, the Vietnam Culture Week in Cambodia last month and this event are not only to implement the two countries’ culture and fine arts cooperation plan, but also important activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Within the framework of the event, Cambodia’s … [Read more...] about Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam opens

Delegates cut ribbon to launch Taste of Italy Week (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The MM Mega Market Vietnam Company, in collaboration with some trade promotion organisations and the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City , opened the Taste of Italy week in the southern metropolis. The event is also the start for a series of activities on promotions and tasting Italian cuisine in 12 MM centres across the country. Italian food introduced at MM Mega Market (Photo: VNA) Until the end of October 12, consumers have chances to enjoy Italy’s typical food and beverages, and buy its products at attractive prices. Italian Consul General Enrico Padula said that Vietnam is one of 10 emerging markets in the Italian Government's priority to develop trade and investment relations. Currently, Vietnam is Italy's largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the first eight months of 2022, two-way trade between Vietnam and Italy … [Read more...] about Taste of Italy Week opens in HCM City

Cruising along the many streets of Ho Chi Minh City’s most popular districts, more than a few new businesses are being formed. Backing up those new businesses are determined entrepreneurs who communicate through their hard work, serious commitment, expanding plans, and soaring ambitions. Young startup entrepreneurs are determined to make the most of Ho Chi Minh City’s potential Stepping inside the buzzing atmosphere of The Vintage Emporium Da Kao during lunchtime, it can be hard to imagine that the restaurant took many years for it to become a stable, successful business. Having been trained in the hospitality industry and gained experience with the 5-star Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel, the husband and wife team of Linton Borthwick and Kalen Nguyen thought they had a solid plan. “We chose Nguyen Van Thu street to open the first restaurant because we saw the traffic was high, but they were only passing by, and nobody would drop in,” said Thu. “My husband, who was then the … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs blaze a trail in the city

Que Ngoc Hai vies for the ball with Jan Koller. (Photo baonghean.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A team of legends from German side Borussia Dortmund defeated Vietnam All Stars 4-1 in a charity match in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28 evening. With outstanding physical and technical skills, the Dortmund legends opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Mladen Petric . David Odonkor then doubled the lead for Dortmund in the 14th minute. Vietnam had several chances to narrow the gap but failed to find the net. In the second half, the Vietnamese star team did manage a goal thanks to former striker Le Cong Vinh . In the remaining minutes, Vietnam made many changes and the two teams continued to attack as the game opened up. But it was the Dortmund legends who sealed victory with two more goals before the final whistle. The event was organised by Next Media, HCM City’s Youth Union, Borussia Dortmund, and delegates of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK) in … [Read more...] about Dortmund Legends beat Vietnam All Stars in charity match

The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Enrico Padula, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Fabio De Cillis, Italian Trade Commissioner. This event aims to provide a wide range of selections and promotional activities at 12 MM stores nationwide to connect Vietnamese customers with high quality Italian food and beverage. As a part of MM Mega Market's Taste of Country, which has gained enthusiastic responses from MM customers, the Taste of Italy can be considered as a bridge to experience Italian products and specialties, inspire and introduce the delicate Italian food culture to Vietnamese consumers. Lasting from September 29th to October 12th, the Taste of Italy focuses on delivering the indispensable ingredients in Italian cuisines, including Filippo Berio olive oil, Barilla spaghetti noodles, Annalisa beans and mushrooms, etc., and well-known products such as Balocco biscuits etc. Customers not only have the opportunities to experience and taste the … [Read more...] about MM Mega Market kicks off “Taste of Italy” program

An Anphabe survey reported in June stated that 62 per cent of Generation Z in Vietnam switch jobs within the first year, which poses difficult problems for recruiters. Gen Z demand flexible, digital-led work environment - illustration photo / freepik.com Phuong Thanh, 22, a finance and accounting graduate, has changed her job three times since she finished university a little over a year ago. Thanh is typical of her generation (employees born between 1997-2012) in terms of her thinking and job requirements. She quit her first job because she could not adapt to the company culture. Working as an accountant at a second company, she quit after finishing her probation period as she felt pressured to work traditional hours. The graduate is currently a freelancer with the same income as when she worked at the office but with more freedom. “I feel satisfied with my current choice,” Thanh said. “Many young people around me have also given up office jobs to switch to … [Read more...] about Gen Z demand flexible, digital-led work environment

“Taking great photos of Vietnamese dishes is a great way to attract foreigners to Vietnam to enjoy the nation’s traditional dishes, so food styling and photography are effective ways to promote tourism in the country,” said chef Nguyen Thanh Nam, a 28-year-old Hanoian with a dream of popularizing Vietnamese cuisine on the world stage. After graduating from Hanoi Tourism College with a degree in food processing management, Nam embarked on a career as a chef at some of the most famous restaurants in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. After a few years, however, Nam felt that working as a chef did not give him the creative outlet he needed so he quit his job in 2017 to pursue a passion for food styling and photography. At the time, there were only two food stylists working in Vietnam, so Nam was forced to learn the skill himself. “I am not good at English, so I searched for YouTube videos related to food using some simple keywords like ‘UK and US food stylist,'" he added. … [Read more...] about Food stylist desires to draw global attention to Vietnamese cuisine

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz leading a high-level Government delegation of Cuba arrived in Hanoi late September 28, beginning an official friendship visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh. Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz (right) is welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) This is PM Cruz’s first visit to a country outside Latin America since he took office in December 2019, and also the first to Vietnam by a high-ranking leader of Cuba since 2018. Read full story - Ho Chi Minh City wishes to expand cooperation and friendship with friends and partners from Russia and Saint Petersburg in particular, Chairwoman of the municipal people’s Council Nguyen Thi Le told Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Nikolai Bondarenko at a reception on September 28. … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest September 29

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on September 29. The Cuban leader welcomed by Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 29 hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz who is on an official friendship visit to Vietnam. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks. Read full story - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and other NA deputies of northern Hai Phong city met with voters in Thuy Nguyen district on September 29, ahead of the 15th parliament’s fourth session. Read full story - Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 13.67% in the third quarter, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The three months posted such high growth as the same period last year which saw the COVID-19 pandemic breaking out strongly and seriously affecting production and business activities. Read full story … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on September 29