Love and other impossible pursuits

Sponsored by Salonpas, this year’s event has been renamed Salonpas HCMC Marathon, featuring five distances—42, 21, 10, 5 and 1.5 kilometers. As part of the event, more than 50 people with disabilities will join the “OI RUN: Run with People with Disabilities” program on the same day. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners

Fifthly, building a comprehensive information system on ethnic minorities: it is impossible to develop appropriate and quality laws and policies without mechanisms and measures to collect data and objective information on all aspects of ethnic minorities. On the other hand, the results of ensuring rights must also be reflected through such information systems. This system often includes assessments of ethnic minority groups, assessments of state agencies, social organizations, and international organizations. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities

In May, 2017 the Hanoi teenager was recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization – Vietkings for his ability to hold a bottle on his head while riding a unicycle and juggling eight balls for a longer period of time than any other Vietnamese who has tried the feat. … [Read more...] about ​Autistic children learn circus stunts in Vietnam

Photo: news.zing.vn PANO - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s Central Committee and the military-run telecom group Viettel have kicked off a military semester “I am a soldier” for 180 children in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City’s kids join military semester

More than 100 students, aged from12 to 17, children of disadvantaged servicemen and servicewomen, youth union officials, and needy households in the city, enrolled in the course. During the week-long military course, trainees will be provided with basic survival skills, military discipline, physical exercise, rescue skills, and practical operation. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City launches military semester program in 2017