Mr. Khue extended best Tet wishes to Colonel Le Kim Bang, a wounded soldier who was former Deputy Chief of Staff of the 7th Military Region, and expresses his deep gratitude to the solider for his great contribution in war fighting and protecting the nation's independence. The colonel spent 38 years of military service. He participated in wars in Laos’ Xiangkhouang Province, Quang Tri Province, the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign and international mission in Cambodia. … [Read more...] about HCMC’s leaders offer Tet gifts to wounded soldiers, needy people
Middletown enlarged city school district
Ambitious female photographer with a desire to show Vietnam to the world
‘Children Dancing with Gongs,’ a photo capturing children dancing with gongs at a festival in Vietnam's Gia Lai Province, which was listed among the world's best photos of golden hours in 2020 by Agora. Photo: Khanh Phan Explaining the motivations behind her photos depicting stunning Vietnam, Phan called out her love for beautiful things. … [Read more...] about Ambitious female photographer with a desire to show Vietnam to the world
Global finance centre reboot on the cards
Don Lambert, principal private sector development specialist of the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam told VIR, “The operation capacity of Vietnam’s authorities is dependent on what kind of IFC the government plans. Will it focus on attracting financing for Vietnam’s infrastructure and development needs with a longer-term focus on expanding to other countries in the Mekong? If yes, then this is a realistic vision well within the capacity of Vietnam’s authorities.” … [Read more...] about Global finance centre reboot on the cards
Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend
“Once I was trashpacking under the Thu Thiem Bridge in District 2, there were lots of men enjoying their streetside coffee but none of them bothered to lift a finger and help,” Yen said. … [Read more...] about Trashpacking in Vietnam – a growing trend
Starlake sub-projects transferred after approval
Located in Hanoi’s expatriate centre of Tay Ho district and overlapping neighbouring Cau Giay and Tu Liem districts, Starlake was deemed the last golden land plot left alongside the capital’s West Lake. It was given an investment certificate in 2006 but did not start construction until 2014 due to difficulties in land clearance and compensation. … [Read more...] about Starlake sub-projects transferred after approval
