VietNamNet Bridge - Carrying the younger grandchild on her back, holding the hand of the older grandchild, the woman and her grandchildren crossed the 2 km slope down to the highway, and then walked for another 4 km to school. Over the past three years, Mrs. Mu in Thanh Hoa province has taken her grandchildren to school that way. Mrs. Mu prepares food for the lunch at school. At 5 am, when the mountain was still engulfed in fog, Mrs. Pham Thi Mu, a Muong ethnic woman, 60 years old, in Nan hamlet, Thiet Ong commune, Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa province, gets up to prepare rice then wakes her grandchildren – Truong Cong Hieu, 9 and Truong Cong Huy, 6, up to dress and go to school. Every morning, Mrs. Mu and her grandsons climb uphill and walk to the Thiet Ong 1 Primary School. Walking for a stretch of road, she stops to rest and then continues the trip, being afraid that her grandchildren will go to school late. After leading Hieu to his class, she takes Huy to his … [Read more...] about 60-year-old woman carries her grandchild to school for 3 years
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Newspaper fined for inaccuracy
Newspaper fined for inaccuracy The Ministry of Information and Communications' Deputy Chief Inspector, Do Thi Tinh, has decided to fine the Dan Viet online newspaper VND 15 million (US$714) for publishing inaccurate information. The story in question, "The world's most magnificent presidential palaces," was carried on November 2. The paper could appeal or contest the decision, the ministry said. The Information and Communication Ministry this year has issued fines on a large number of online and print newspapers for a variety of offences dealing with incorrect information. Thanh Hoa fills gaping road sinkhole Authorities in Thanh Hoa province's Quy Loc Commune have used 1,000 cubic metres of soil and rock to fill up a gaping sinkhole. They have also repaired the road on which the sinkhole had appeared to ensure traffic safety, and provided financial support for local households to repair their houses and other property. Local officials said they have instituted a ban on residents … [Read more...] about Newspaper fined for inaccuracy
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (daily updated)
Bingo Night to raise funds for children in poverty Everyone is invited to join the Charity Bingo Night hosted by the QSI International School of Ha Noi on the night of February 28. A night of exceptional prizes, family-friendly fun and fund-raising essential to QSI’s on-going charity work, the event takes place at the Quang Ba Trade Union Hotel, 98 To Ngoc Van Street. Last year, the school raised money to buy more than 500 warm jackets for poor children in Lao Chai Commune in Sa Pa. This year, the event aims to help disadvantaged children living in other areas of Viet Nam, mainly focusing on education and health. One set of five cards is VND150,000 and multiple cards may be played in each hand. Attendees are required to arrive at 6.30pm to get their tickets. The first game will start at 7pm sharp. For more information, please email QSI International School at [email protected] show features female composers Sound Affect, a monthly experimental music show conducted by … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (daily updated)
Police seek murder, robbery charges against 3 in Binh Phuoc massacre
Police in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on Saturday proposed murder and robbery charges against three men who allegedly killed six members of a wealthy family in July. According to the police documents sent to Binh Phuoc prosecutors, Nguyen Hai Duong, 24, who is a victim’s ex-boyfriend, was the instigator and murdered all the six people. Vu Van Tien, 24, and Tran Dinh Thoai, 27, were Duong’s accomplices. “We have enough evidence to affirm that these people are guilty of ‘murder’ and ‘robbery’,” Colonel Tran Thang Phuc, director of Binh Phuoc Police Department, told local media. According to the police, the victims -- Le Van My, 48, his wife Nguyen Le Thi Anh Nga, 42, his daughter Le Thi Anh Linh, 22, his son Le Quoc Anh, 15, his nephew Du Minh Vy, 14, and his niece Du Ngoc To Nhu, 18 -- sustained fatal stabs in their necks and chests. Five of them were tied up in their rooms, while Vy, the first victim, was killed in the front yard … [Read more...] about Police seek murder, robbery charges against 3 in Binh Phuoc massacre
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20-31
Classical Concert “From Bach to the Blues” – Saigon Chamber Music 2015 Sat 01 Aug 2015, 8 pm HCMC Conservatory of Music 112 Nguyen Du Street, Ward 1, HCMC Opening concert of Saigon Chamber Music 2015, featuring the acclaimed Norwegian violinist Atle Sponberg, British cellist Zoe Martlew and Vietnamese pianist Tra Nguyen. The colour-rich playbill embraces the pure beauty of Bach’s music to the strong voices of 20th century in both America and Europe. Program J. S. Bach| Sonata in G-Major for Violin and Continuo BWV 1021 Allegro Moderato | Vivace | Largo | Presto F. Mendlessohn | Trio in D minor | Andante con molto tranquillo M. Ravel | Sonata for violin and cello | Allegro and Trés vif F. Chopin | Ballade in g minor op.23 Zoë Martlew| Shift, Trip for amplified cello and soundtrack Intermission J. S. Bach | Partita no. 2 in D minor for solo violin | Chaconne G. Fauré | Elegie for cello and piano G. Gershwin | Selected pieces from Songbook for … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20-31