The recipient was Lu Thi Sien in the border village of Phieng Khang of Phieng Pan commune. Sien and her husband have three children. Their families depend on farming produce, while Sien is always in poor health condition. Although their house was downgraded, they could not afford to repair or re-build it. Learning Sien’s difficulties, Phieng Pan Border Post and the Women’s Union Organization of the Son La provincial Border Guard Command called on the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Son La province to fund the house construction. Sien’s house was built on an area of 50sq.m at total cost of VND 50 million, of which the Women’s Union Organization of the Son La provincial Border Guard Command donated VND 20 million. In addition, troops of Phieng Pan Border Post assisted the families in building the house. Apart from the house, servicewomen of Son La’s border guard force presented necessities, including rice, fish sauce, monosodium glutamate, and farming tools, worth over VND 1 … [Read more...] about Women of Son La’s border guard hand over house to needy woman
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Second National Paragliding Club Championships 2022 starts
The second National Paragliding Club Championships 2022 opens on Ly Son Island off the coast of Quang Ngai Province on May 21. The competition comprises individual man and individual women categories and team classification. Each team is made up of a maximum of seven pilots. Pilots will take off from a point on Thoi Loi Mountain and land on the 500-square-meter area. The competition will run from May 21 to 22. Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ngai Province Nguyen Tien Dung said that the event aims to enhance the strength training movement and contribute to the propaganda on national sovereignty over sea and islands among people as well as promote Ly Son’s tourism. The competition is also a skill assessment test for local paragliders in order to participate in international events, he added. On this occasion, the organization board handed over ten gifts to disadvantaged students in Ly Son island district. This year’s competition … [Read more...] about Second National Paragliding Club Championships 2022 starts
Hanoi wants to build second int’l airport in Thuong Tin
The project will develop urban areas around the new airport, including industrial zones, multimodal transportation, warehousing, and logistics systems. The Hanoi authorities have proposed to the Ministry of Transport the planning of its second international airport in Thuong Tin, a suburban district located in the south of the capital city. Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is fast reaching full capacity. Photo: Hoa Thang/The Hanoi Times According to the municipal authorities, this plan has many advantages, among them the short distance and the travel time between Thuong Tin and Hanoi’s downtown, convenient road connection between this site and Hanoi’s metropolitan area, and the easy access to the location by road, waterway, and railway. The clearance of the 1,300-hectare airport construction site (similar to the size of Noi Bai International Airport with a capacity of 50 million passengers per year) is expected to be less troublesome than other … [Read more...] about Hanoi wants to build second int’l airport in Thuong Tin
Exhibition shows ethnic groups’ traditional handicraft
PANO - The Southern Women Museum is exhibiting 152 images and 84 objects highlighting weaving and dying methods and patterns of the traditional costumes of Cham, Khmer and other ethnic minority groups in the Truong Son-Central Highland region. The exhibition, opened on October 14th in Ho Chi Minh City, aims to honor women of those groups, who have been trying to preserve their traditional trade. It is also to introduce to visitors the groups’ cultures, and preservation of traditional trade, contributing to local socio-economic and tourism development. According to Nguyen Thi Tham, the museum’s manager, typical patterns on traditional costume of the ethnic minority groups feature the living environment, culture and rituals of each group. The exhibition opens for the public until February 1 st , 2015. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Exhibition shows ethnic groups’ traditional handicraft
Viet Nam should prioritise value added cashew products for EU market
In April, Viet Nam's cashew exports reached 49,000 tonnes, earning US$290 million. — Photo dangcongsan.vn Enterprises should prioritise investment in developing value-added cashew products to avoid losing its market share instead of only focusing on wholesale, according to experts. Viet Nam's cashew nut is dominant in the EU market, however, it is mainly raw material and there are very few processed products, especially roasted and spiced products according to the taste of EU customers. Meanwhile, products made from cashews, especially spiced cashews, chocolate covered cashews, cashew milk, and cashew yoghurt, are becoming more and more popular for EU consumers because they are healthy alternative foods. “Diversifying cashew products has also pushed the demand for those products up in the EU market. Domestic enterprises need to have market research and investment in the processing stage to maintain their market shares in this market," Vu Anh Son, a representative of the Viet … [Read more...] about Viet Nam should prioritise value added cashew products for EU market
Memorial service for fallen soldiers held in Hue
The 16 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisors were collected during the 2021-2022 dry season by Martyrs’ Remains Search and Repatriation Team 192 under the Thua Thien Hue provincial Military Command. At the event, delegates, local leaders, armed forces, and people paid respect to the eminent sons of the nation who sacrificed themselves for national independence, socialism, and noble international duties in Laos. Showing deep respect to the fallen soldiers, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Thua Thien Hue province Nguyen Van Phuong said that after peace was restored, the whole country in general and Thua Thien Hue in particular have striven to address war legacies and carried out gratitude activities, especially the search, collection, and repatriation of remains of fallen soldiers. This is an important and urgent mission, demonstrating the current generation’s sentiments, responsibility, and gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives … [Read more...] about Memorial service for fallen soldiers held in Hue
Green transition the only pathway ahead
PTSC, a unit of PVN, is installing underwater cables for an offshore wind turbine of the Tan Thuan Project. — Photo pvn.vn Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung made the remark at the Vietnam – Singapore Board Forum (VSBF) 2022 on Friday. Tùng underlined innovative start-ups as the catalyst for the efficient use of resources, management enhancement and the better allocation of capital and technology, enabling the business sector to speed up on the path towards sustainability. In this regard, his ministry and its Singaporean partners have cooperated to introduce the concept of an “open innovative startup ecosystem” (OISE) and launched many OISE-related initiatives in Vietnam. “The notion of openness in OISE means the involvement of businesses in innovative start-ups. Start-up founders in Vietnam have excellent ideas but they need the support of businesses to bring the ideas into life,” he said. The deputy minister also revealed that the ecosystem has 79 … [Read more...] about Green transition the only pathway ahead
Hanoi hosts Francophone running tournament
A Francophone running tournament entitle “Elle Peut!” (She can!) takes place at Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi on May 21 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A Francophone running tournament entitle “Elle Peut!” (She can!) took place at Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi on May 21, attracting the participation of over 1,200 runners. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Hanoi People’s Committee, the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Francophone University Agency (AUF). The race conveyed the message about the ability of women, especially those with disabilities, who are often considered vulnerable in society, to do useful things. It is also the commitment of each individual in the Francophone community to contribute to the sustainable development of French-speaking countries and society. According to Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Le Hong Son, the municipal authorities have actively … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts Francophone running tournament
US market opening up for agri-goods
Many agricultural products are sold at supermarkets. (Photo: VNA) Fruit exporter Vina T&T Group is preparing the final step to export pomelos to the US, the seventh fruit that Vietnam is permitted to export to this market. “The US is a key export market of Vina T&T with 80 per cent of our export turnover. The advantage for Vietnam is its tropical fruits, and that the orchards have fruit right around the year,” said CEO Nguyen Dinh Tung. In 2021, the company’s export value to this market was $53 million, and the figure is expected to increase by 30 per cent this year. Along with Vina T&T, Pacific Foods JSC is also making efforts to increase export of products to the US and its 330 million-strong population. In March and April, the company exported 44 tonnes of products, including rice, fish sauce, spices, energy drinks, and instant coffee to the US. Le Ba Linh, chairman of the Board at Pacific Foods, said, “This is the first time that our products have been … [Read more...] about US market opening up for agri-goods
Da Nang tourism blooms with series of top products and services
Privilege of living in 'urban wonder': Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire Vinhomes launches the mega-urban project - Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 - The Empire AES Corporation and PV Gas granted Investment Registration Certificate for Son My LNG Terminal SSIS successfully applies Cisco Meraki system on campus Times Garden Vietnam enters strategic consulting contract with Roland Berger By "putting new clothes” on destinations, launching top-class products and services, and “burning up the summer of 2022” with many events and festivals, Da Nang tourism is waking up after a two-year-long sleep due to COVID-19. It is expected to create new milestones for the city by the Han River. A spectacular “wake-up” call The holiday of April 30 and May 1 was like a bright dawn for Da Nang tourism, after a long sleep of more than two years due to the pandemic. The beaches were full of visitors, the hospitals reached 100 per cent capacity, and all tourist and … [Read more...] about Da Nang tourism blooms with series of top products and services