The project will include high-quality human resource training centres, research centres, vocational training schools and medical centres. Facilities will be designed in an environmentally-friendly and energy-saving way. By 2025, the urban area is expected to attract around 150,000 people and the figure would rise to roughly 600,000 people by 2030 with 85% being urban residents. Hanoi authorities have handed over the planning to Thach That and Quoc Oai districts and Son Tay Town for the project implementation. … [Read more...] about Hanoi hi-tech urban area planning announced
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Rekindling and reimagining a musical artform
When they think of xẩm, people think it is an artform of the poor, of beggars who moan about their lives and sing for money. There’s some truth in this, but we can’t deny the heritage of the songs, the unique rhythm and optimistic lyrics. I have written many articles for local media about the artform. Việt Nam News reporters have also interviewed me and other artists in our team to help foreign readers understand more about xẩm. … [Read more...] about Rekindling and reimagining a musical artform
Transgender couple on the challenges of parenting
Minh Khang: Firstly, I love my wife and we both also really wanted to have a baby. So if my wife cannot get pregnant, why can’t I be the one to do that? I think that if I’m afraid of pain, afraid that other people will keep talking badly about us, then I don’t deserve to have children. To me, the love of a father and mother must be great enough to overcome all external factors. … [Read more...] about Transgender couple on the challenges of parenting
Another official suspected of land violations at Sabeco as former trade minister, deputy charged
Former Minister and former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang and Ho Thi Kim Thoa, and Phan Chi Dung, former head of the Light Industry Department are seen in this combined photo – PHOTO: MPS Local media reported that the plot of land at No.2-4-6 is in a prime location as it borders the streets of Hai Ba Trung, Dong Du, Thi Sach and Cong Truong Me Linh adjacent to the Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Plaza. … [Read more...] about Another official suspected of land violations at Sabeco as former trade minister, deputy charged
A painter and her instincts
In her garden, which was blanketed in sun after summer rains that left leaves wet and puddles on the ground, Thu said of her artistic journey: “I have come a long way. During my decades of searching for my story, I didn’t even know if I could get to where I am today. But as I took steps to search for myself, I realised I had found what I wanted and what I chose.” … [Read more...] about A painter and her instincts
