Hanoi (VNA) – Forty-one outstanding girls are competing for the crown of the Vietnam Miss University 2020 during the final round held from January 13-20 in Hanoi. Themed “The Beauty of Wisdom,” the pageant aims to honour the beauty of wisdom, talent and dynamism of Vietnamese students. The final night will be held at the Viet Xo Friendship Cultural Palace on January 19, and be broadcast live on Vietnam Cable Television (VTV Cab) channels. The jury includes Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Van Hung, People’s Artists Minh Hoa and Tu Long, and Runner-up of the Miss Vietnam 2018 Phuong Nga. Along with the three main prizes of Miss University and the first and second runner-ups, the organizing board will grant a lot of extra prizes, with a total value of 500 million VND (21,600 USD)./. … [Read more...] about Final round of Miss University 2020 held in Hanoi
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Sci-tech minister named vice-chief of Hanoi’s Party unit
Anh was named deputy secretary of the Party Committee in the northern province of Phu Tho in March 2013. He was made chairman of the provincial People's Committee in May the same year. … [Read more...] about Sci-tech minister named vice-chief of Hanoi’s Party unit
HCMC prioritizes developing social houses, cheap houses for low-income earners
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee cum director of the Department of Construction Le Hoa Binh assigned several tasks for the Department to carry out in the next time. For instance, the Department will carefully perform five projects in the city’s breakthrough programs of infrastructure development according to the 16th Party Congress’ Resolution. … [Read more...] about HCMC prioritizes developing social houses, cheap houses for low-income earners
Japan suspends visas for Vietnamese citizens
According to the Department of Overseas Labour Management under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, that the suspension started from January 14 after the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as Covid-19 cases continue to surge. Japan has decided to temporarily halt the granting of new visas for foreigners, including those from Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Japan suspends visas for Vietnamese citizens
All senior citizens to be covered by health insurance in 2021
The VNCA highly appreciated the efforts made by the Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE) and its local chapters in creating conditions for the elderly to participate in cultural, musical and sports activities, while urging for more active support from all-level Party committees and authorities in the work. … [Read more...] about All senior citizens to be covered by health insurance in 2021