Earn and young lao

The medal was obtained by Huynh Vu Nhu Giang, who competed in the 13-15 age group. From July 29 to August 2, eight swimmers and three coaches of Vietnam joined the stage, which gathered 103 athletes from six countries and territories. The Vietnamese athletes competed in all age groups of over 20, 16-18 and 13-15. Phung Ngoc Thuy, head of the Vietnamese synchronised swimming delegation, said the team’s participation was mainly to learn from and experience international competition environment, as the sport event brought together many strong teams such as Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Stage 3 also rounded off the three-stage games. In the first stage of swimming events, taking place from July 19 to 26 and gathering 776 swimmers from 11 countries worldwide, the Vietnamese delegation had nine athletes and one coach. In the second stage of springboard diving competition from July 25-29, two Vietnamese athletes and one coach presented. Competing with 86 athletes from eight … [Read more...] about Vietnam earns more medal at Russia’s Friendship Games 2022

For 14 days, 5,000 Laotians received free treatment and medical support from medical practitioners from Vietnam, as part of a volunteer project. The regular volunteering trip involving Vietnamese doctors to Laos was halted for two years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that crossing the border is again possible, the young Vietnamese doctors made their way to the people of Attapeu and Champasak Provinces. Besides providing treatment and drugs, the Vietnamese volunteers spent time holding professional talks with their Laotian counterparts. Tiring, yet satisfying The envoy from Vietnam set up 10 diagnosis desks on a given makeshift premise as part of their ‘miniature hospital’ initiative. They provided service in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and surgery in the neighboring country. They also coordinated with local authorities to manage the flow of patients and welcomed a large number of them during their two-week visit. At 8:00 am every morning, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese doctors help needy Laotians in overseas volunteer trip

The application of advanced technology in production is one of the key solutions to maintaining traditional craft villages. Despite its important contribution to the rural economy, the sustainable development of craft villages in Hanoi is facing great challenges that require comprehensive solutions from relevant agencies and stakeholders. Local consumers are shopping at a store in Van Phuc silk craft village. Photo: Bich Hoi Van Phuc, about 15km far from Hanoi, is known as a famous silk craft village both nationally and abroad. However,  many silk weavers have switched to other lucrative jobs due to rapid urbanization. "The number of looms in Van Phuc Village had decreased from more than 500 looms in 2001 to about 300 today. Skilled silk weavers are aging, while young villagers are not interested in the traditional trade," said Pham Khac Ha, chairman of the Van Phuc Silk Weaving Villages Association in Ha Dong District. The people of the centuries-old … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks ways to develop sustainable craft villages

Beautiful Thai women join the festival. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ap Ho Chieng festival has been reenacted in Phong Tho district of the northern province of Lai Chau since 2014. This is the first year it has formed part of the Then Kin Pang festival. A highlight of the Ap Ho Chieng festival each year is the scene of beautiful women of White Thai ethnic minority group as they wash their hair together on the last day of the Lunar New Year. It was reenacted at Nam Lum spring in Khong Lao commune, Phong Tho district of Lai Chau. For Thai ethnic people in Muong So area in Khong Lao, the festival holds significant meaning in their spiritual lives. It is a unique cultural value reflecting local solidarity and people’s connection with nature. The festival has links to Lady Han who dressed as a man to fight invaders and returned triumphantly on the last day of the Lunar New Year. She and the soldiers rested and washed themselves along the Nam Bo riverbank of Nam Lum spring … [Read more...] about Ap Ho Chieng hair wash festival a Thai ethnic tradition

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh and her team is helping local students in Thap Muoi District to use IT. (Photo: SGGP) “I’m so happy that the street is safer at night, and traffic users can move around conveniently. All of this is thanks to the effort of these young students. We are happily welcoming them, but now feel so sad to say goodbye”, shared Mr. Sau – a local from Tan My Commune. Besides that meaningful project, these young volunteers also organized summer classes to help children here to review their lessons and learn social skills. They built a small bridge and aided the local to decorate exterior walls of public buildings. Anh Thu, a member of the campaign this time, said that since this was her first time, she felt a bit anxious, but then quickly overcame it thanks to the care of local people here. Her voluntary spirit is always high as she is doing such useful activities. Participating for the second time, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh from the Young Scientific Scholar Team to … [Read more...] about HCMC youth wholeheartedly participating in voluntary campaigns

Photographer Lam Duc Hien of World Press Photo Contest fame sat down with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper during his time at the 2022 Hue Festival to reflect on the portraits that made his name, the life-or-death experiences, and the state of modern photojournalism after spending three decades in the ever-changing industry. How did you get your start in photography? At the beginning, I did not even plan to do photography professionally. It started when I joined a non-governmental organization (NGO) because I want to help people. I went to Romania with them in 1990 and they asked me to take pictures. [In 1990, the country was experiencing perpetual social unrest and political battles following the Romanian Revolution in December 1989]. The pictures were used in campaigns to raise money for Romanian children, and after that, the NGO said they got a lot of donations. It made me understand the power of a picture - a good one can help mobilize a lot of money. They [the NGO] then … [Read more...] about Invisible for portraiture: An encounter with French-Vietnamese photographer Lam Duc Hien

In addition to ensuring stable and safe power supply, EVN’s units have always demonstrated social responsibility. Each unit helps families in need, especially those of war invalids and martyrs living in the areas where they operate. This year, EVN units beefed up such activities in order to contribute to the dissemination of revolutionary traditions, patriotism, national pride, and responsibility of party members and state employees. Since June, EVN trade unions have been visiting families and revolution contributors in many localities. Specifically, the Power Transmission Company No.1 (PTC1) came to offer incense in memory of heroes and martyrs at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs Cemetery in Ha Giang Province; the Ninh Binh PC Trade Union visited and presented gifts to the Nho Quan Invalids Nursing Center in Ninh Binh Province. At the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs Cemetery (Anh Son District, Nghe An Province), a delegation of the Nghe An Power Company offered incense and … [Read more...] about Power industry honors martyrs

Traditional taxis need to introduce new innovations to regain their popularity among locals. (Photo courtesy of nld.com.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - In recent years, when app-based ride-hailing services appeared and grew stronger in Vietnam, many people gradually turned away from traditional taxis. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in the price of gasoline, many people have re-opted for traditional taxis because it is increasingly difficult to book ride-share cars , and the fares have risen sharply. It took less than 100,000 VND for a traditional taxi to travel from Tan Binh district to District 1 during rush hour while that of ride-hailing cars was 200,000 VND, Binh, a resident of Tan Binh district, told Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourer) newspaper. It is worth mentioning that Binh booked his trip via multiple ride-hailing apps and was still not able to call for any taxis. Le Minh Hieu, who is living in Binh Thanh district, shared a similar concern and has … [Read more...] about Traditional taxis make a comeback

Through many ups and downs of history, the talented smiths of Hanoi’s old Hoe Thi craft village in Hanoi’s suburbs have still persistently kept their ancestor’s trade. Located on the bank of the Day River, Hoe Thi ancient village or today’s Phuong Canh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District is famous for its two traditional crafts, blacksmithing and tin soldering. Blacksmithing and tinsmithing are hereditary professions in Hoe Thi village. Photos: Suc khoe & Doi song According to Dr. Bui Xuan Dinh from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, since ancient times, blacksmiths in Hoe Thi village have carried their furnaces and working tools everywhere to forge knives, scissors, sickles, hoes, and shovels, around Thang Long Citadel or today’s Hanoi. By the end of the 19th century, the talented workers of Hoe Thi craft village settled down on Sinh Tu Street or nowadays Nguyen Khuyen Street and Lo Ren Street in Hanoi's downtown. “The craftsmen of Hoe Thi village used … [Read more...] about Hanoi artisans keep the fire of blacksmithing

A single mum in the southern province of Ben Tre has received financial support of over VND308 million (USD13,391) from the public to help save her small son from cancer after her story was published on Dantri/Dtinews. Nguyen Thi Han came to Dantri/Dtinews' Ho Chi Minh City office on August 1 to receive VND 280,544,877 from readers that had been sent to the newspaper's charity programme to support her son. On the same day, the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund also gave her VND 28,309,000. Nguyen Thi Han (left) receives VND 280,544,877 on Augusts 1 Receiving the donations, Han sent her sincere thanks to all kind donors for their valuable support to her family. "Many people have called to express their sympathy and sent their best wishes to us," she said. The young mother also shared that her son was getting better while receiving treatment at the hospital. "He has undergone four cycles of chemotherapy and he is gaining weight," she said. "As he is … [Read more...] about Single mum receives public support to save ailing child