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HCM CITY— The 2019 Steps Challenge is a community event meant to raise awareness of autism and bring appropriate care and access to special education to hundreds of thousands of children with the disorder in Việt Nam. The event, organised by Saigon Children’s Charity CIO (saigonchildren) in partnership with property company CapitaLand, will take place on May 25 in HCM City’s District 2. It is a free event designed for the community with activities suitable for various participants. For six weeks before the event, saigonchildren and CapitaLand will run an online social campaign, #stepupforautism. It is expected to gather up to 100 million steps from participants and supporters through the internet. Everyone can join by taking photos of the number of steps they have walked or run and posting on social networks with the hashtag #stepupforautism. Each step, each photo and each shared hashtag will raise awareness of autism and autism education around the community. … [Read more...] about Community event to raise awareness of autism

Diplomatic officials cut ribbon to open the Asian orchid exhibition 2018 More than 100 kinds of Southeast Asian orchids, which were bred and taken care of by Czech botanists, were displayed at the Asian orchid exhibition 2018. The exhibition “Vietnamese forest” opened the journey through the Southeast Asian region with a mysterious imitative cave reminding of famous Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh province. On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy introduced to international visitors and pressmen the country’s excellent cuisines as well as its beauty through the lens of Vietnamese photographers. Tran Huong, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, highlighted that the introduction of Vietnam’s culture quintessence and natural beauty will help promote ties between Vietnam and the Czech Republic. The event also created opportunities for Vietnam to popularise agricultural potential to the European country, helping bolster bilateral trade, she … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends orchid diplomacy event in Czech Republic

8 REASONS TO CHOOSE THE MARQWyndham Soleil Danang officially launches Nimbus TowerTHE MARQ – A PEACEFUL OASIS IN THE HEART OF DISTRICT 1BIM Land has signed 2 offshore loan agreements worth USD 137.5 millionBamboo Airways welcomes first Airbus A320neo aircraft in “Fly Green” livery CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand), one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups, has reached a significant milestone of 25 years of operations in Viet Nam. On 14 November, CapitaLand celebrated this journey of transformation with a gala dinner with about 400 distinguished guests in attendance. The event was graced by Roy Kho, Consul-General of Singapore in HCM City, as well as representatives from CapitaLand, business partners and key stakeholders of the company. CapitaLand’s journey in Viet Nam began in 1994, with the introduction of Somerset West Lake in Ha Noi. After 25 years of operation, CapitaLand’s portfolio comprises two integrated developments, close … [Read more...] about CapitaLand Vietnam celebrates its 25th year of operations and pledges S$25,000 to further its commitment to CapitaLand Hope Schools in Vietnam

    Nearly 1,500 people on May 25 joined The Steps Challenge 2019 in HCM City. Photo courtesy of Saigon Children’s Charity HCM CITY— Nearly 1,500 people on May 25 joined The Steps Challenge 2019 hosted by Saigon Children’s Charity (Saigonchildren), in partnership with CapitaLand Vietnam, to raise funds for people with autism. The event aimed for 10 million steps to unlock a donation of US$25,000 from CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), which will be used for the Special Needs Education Programme of Saigon Children’s Charity to directly support the autism community across Việt Nam. An online campaign #stepupforautism was launched a month ago for the programme. After six weeks, the number of steps recorded online had almost doubled, attracting thousands of people across the country. Tickets for The Steps Challenge sold out two weeks before the event and attracted a wide range of participants in HCM City, including youth, families with kids, … [Read more...] about The Steps Challenge raises funds for autism community

At the event (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN and Japan agreed to enhance transport cooperation towards environmental sustainability at the 17th ASEAN-Japan Transport Ministers Meeting, which was held in Hanoi on November 15 as part of the 25th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ATM 25). Vietnamese Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The said, as a traditional partner of ASEAN, Japan has become the 4th largest trade partner of ASEAN, and the 2nd biggest investor in the bloc. Meanwhile, the East Asian country is a strategic partner and leading ODA provider for the bloc’s member countries. In the field of transport, Japan has accompanied the ASEAN states to comprehensively develop transport infrastructure in the region as well as supported the bloc to implement the Kuala Lumpur Transport Strategic Plan (ASEAN Transport Strategic Plan) 2016-2025, he highlighted. Meanwhile, Japanese State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Nobuhide … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan step up transport cooperation